Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

keb370z · 01-18-2012, 12:25 PM

Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

(THERE. Better? Jeez.)

my2004Z · 01-18-2012, 01:36 PM

My understanding is that 1st gear does not have a mechanical lock from the engine to the transmission where as gears 2 thru 7 do. It's probably to keep the car from smoking the tires and to minimize damage from people flooring it at every stop light! In my '09 370Z 7AT the shift from 1st to 2nd is a kick in the rear and is usually when I really feel the acceleration kick in.

AK370Z · 01-18-2012, 07:57 PM

I will disagree with you. First gear in Z seems pretty solid to me. However, Z transmission(350z) has always been problematic but so far I have no problem in my 09 Z (rolling into 44,000 miles). Try to find the perfect launch RPM (assuming it's manual transmission) and you WILL be able to launch it pretty hard. Keep practicing. And sorry we do not allow any street racing post in our forum hence I modified your post.

Shamu · 01-18-2012, 08:17 PM

I pretty much can light up 1st gear at will so think it's ok. Are you sure you aren't activating traction control?

Red__Zed · 01-18-2012, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keb370z

Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

(THERE. Better? Jeez.)

It depends on what you are after in the car, and what you are used to.

The 3.7 isn't terribly short for the torque levels that the Z produces. If you are used to driving a car with a notably shorter FD, the Z may feel sluggish.

Gixxer-370Z · 01-18-2012, 08:26 PM

should have bought a Nismo! lol

roplusbee · 01-18-2012, 08:39 PM

lol

USMCram · 01-18-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxer-370Z

should have bought a Nismo! lol

Agreed

edub370 · 01-18-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxer-370Z

should have bought a Nismo! lol

because race car

TerribleONE · 01-18-2012, 10:27 PM

Mine is not a Nismo, and definitely doesn't feel slow. Can spin the tires at will pretty much.. Rolling or not

MattP725 · 01-18-2012, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxer-370Z

should have bought a Nismo! lol

Then just try and keep those 16 extra ponies planted! lol

Car feels fine to me in first. Maybe you're just not launching/hooking up correctly.

tranceformer · 01-19-2012, 11:26 AM

The 370Z isn't the most torquey car to begin with. I don't think the gear ratios are that bad. Its neitblher a V8 muscle car or an awd turbo car.

roy'sz · 01-19-2012, 12:43 PM

^ I agree, I had 2 gt's and man they set you in the seat compared to the Z. In the Z's defense though, it is by far the most balanced. I noticed once I bumped my tire pressures up, (very novice observation) it was much easier to break traction. I used to run 28-29 in the back and had some unfortunate outside scrub. So im runnin 31.5 and im breakin traction like a bad habbit.

bigsix · 01-21-2012, 12:48 PM

It seems like the torque piles on towards the mid-range. The tuning of the Nismo yields pretty soft torque down low, but power in the high rev's.

IDZRVIT · 01-21-2012, 05:05 PM

Sluggish 1st gear? What are these other cars you speak of that are so much quicker in 1st?

01-18-2012, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
keb370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 214 Drives: '11 M6 Sport in Blue Rep Power: 14	Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z? Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z? (THERE. Better? Jeez.) Last edited by keb370z; 01-18-2012 at 12:59 PM.

01-18-2012, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I will disagree with you. First gear in Z seems pretty solid to me. However, Z transmission(350z) has always been problematic but so far I have no problem in my 09 Z (rolling into 44,000 miles). Try to find the perfect launch RPM (assuming it's manual transmission) and you WILL be able to launch it pretty hard. Keep practicing. And sorry we do not allow any street racing post in our forum hence I modified your post. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

01-18-2012, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	I pretty much can light up 1st gear at will so think it's ok. Are you sure you aren't activating traction control? __________________ Grant

01-18-2012, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	lol __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

01-18-2012, 10:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	Mine is not a Nismo, and definitely doesn't feel slow. Can spin the tires at will pretty much.. Rolling or not __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-18-2012, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	My understanding is that 1st gear does not have a mechanical lock from the engine to the transmission where as gears 2 thru 7 do. It's probably to keep the car from smoking the tires and to minimize damage from people flooring it at every stop light! In my '09 370Z 7AT the shift from 1st to 2nd is a kick in the rear and is usually when I really feel the acceleration kick in.

01-18-2012, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gixxer-370Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 134 Drives: '11 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	should have bought a Nismo! lol

01-19-2012, 11:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	The 370Z isn't the most torquey car to begin with. I don't think the gear ratios are that bad. Its neitblher a V8 muscle car or an awd turbo car. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

01-19-2012, 12:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	^ I agree, I had 2 gt's and man they set you in the seat compared to the Z. In the Z's defense though, it is by far the most balanced. I noticed once I bumped my tire pressures up, (very novice observation) it was much easier to break traction. I used to run 28-29 in the back and had some unfortunate outside scrub. So im runnin 31.5 and im breakin traction like a bad habbit.

01-21-2012, 12:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	It seems like the torque piles on towards the mid-range. The tuning of the Nismo yields pretty soft torque down low, but power in the high rev's.

01-21-2012, 05:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Sluggish 1st gear? What are these other cars you speak of that are so much quicker in 1st? __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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