New 370Z owner from Illinois/Chicago
 

Hi All,

New to the 370Z as well as the forum! Just bought the car a couple of weeks ago and loving every minute of it. 2011 Red Z touring w/ Sport package. First car that I bought for "myself" and not the family :)

Had a few questions.

First of all, any advice on shifting in the Z? The starts from first to second and second to third have been getting better but I am still feeling that "thud" or jerk when letting go of the clutch and depressing the accelerator. Is this damaging to the car? The times that I have a easy transition into second or third is when I am very gentle on the RPM's (under 2-3K) but the starts are so slow that cars left and right are overtaking me. Any advice or will i just get better with time?

When accelerating in first gear from a complete stop, I am finding that gently giving it a bit of gas while letting go of the clutch prevents the jerking motion somewhat. Will this ruin or wear down the clutch prematurely?

Any other advice is welcome!

Welcome aboard. Red eh? That's my colour too.:tup: My 2012 is supposed to be at my dealer tomorrow.:driving:

Congratulations and welcome to the forum. All you explained about the clutch is what I encountered during my first test drive and then bought my 7AT. I've driven many cars and drag raced with a clutch, but this car has issues in that area. I miss having a clutch, but love the paddles and it's rare that a car to the left or right of me passes me from a start.

:happydance: Congrats and enjoy-I recently did the same thing-my kids are NOT happy!

Hi

You'll get the hang of it. The Z is notorious for people having a rough start from first to second. You'll figure out the sweet spot and be smooth in no time. I found that the Z is one car you do not baby. Drive it like you stole it! :tup:

Thanks for the advice! I'll hopefully get better with time. Regardless, I love how it handles and how it just wants to tempt me to push the limits :)

Welcome and good color choice!

Be careful when you are pushin her. :tup:

Reds the best!!

Thanks! I love the red color as well... but I find color choices to be like one's kids - each person thinks that their kid is the best. I think that the Z looks good in any color!

Congrats!!

Welcome to the family :hello:

Im also From Chicago :tup: check out the thread link in my sig. I run a 370z chicago club / organize cars and coffee meets. Check us out!

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welcome and enjoy.

Welcome, great choice for a personal toy! Its the clutch not you. I too had the same issue when I bought mine last month. For a while there I thought a decade away from a stick had damaged my skills beyond hope. :shakes head: You'll be fine a a few days.

Congratulations OP, i love my 370Z as my toy too. Nissan has created the best best sports car (370Z) and supercar (GT-R) !:tiphat: