New Nismo - Clutch tips

NismoZ_840 · 07-16-2010, 02:40 PM

Use the ebrake on hills, blip the throttle, and practice. Even though I've driven a manual for 22 years, it took a little practice with a stiffer clutch and twitchier car till I got my shifts down.

I have noticed that it helps to start a little later when a car is in front of you because the Z pulls and accelerates so quickly compared to other cars, even at idle and low RPMs. Sometimes I'll find myself subconsciously pushing the clutch back in or leaving it partially engaged so you don't tailend the car in front if I start too quickly.

Congrats on the Nismo! You'll have to take it to the track to really see what it can do!

07-16-2010, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
NismoZ_840 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 16 Drives: 350Z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Use the ebrake on hills, blip the throttle, and practice. Even though I've driven a manual for 22 years, it took a little practice with a stiffer clutch and twitchier car till I got my shifts down. I have noticed that it helps to start a little later when a car is in front of you because the Z pulls and accelerates so quickly compared to other cars, even at idle and low RPMs. Sometimes I'll find myself subconsciously pushing the clutch back in or leaving it partially engaged so you don't tailend the car in front if I start too quickly. Congrats on the Nismo! You'll have to take it to the track to really see what it can do! Last edited by NismoZ_840; 07-16-2010 at 02:53 PM.

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