New 370Z owner from Illinois/Chicago

370_Z_Illini · 06-20-2012, 02:35 AM

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!

NS370Z · 06-20-2012, 07:22 AM

Welcome aboard. Red eh? That's my colour too.

My 2012 is supposed to be at my dealer tomorrow.

370ZilverZ · 06-20-2012, 09:35 AM

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.

blackcherry20 · 06-20-2012, 10:18 AM

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First car that I bought for "myself" and not the family

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

6MT · 06-20-2012, 11:19 AM

Hi

40thAnnZ · 06-20-2012, 11:38 AM

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!

370_Z_Illini · 06-20-2012, 05:19 PM

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

nmjaxx9 · 06-20-2012, 09:09 PM

Welcome and good color choice!

Be careful when you are pushin her.

Niche79 · 06-21-2012, 12:36 AM

Reds the best!!

370_Z_Illini · 06-21-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Niche79

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!

LakeShow · 06-21-2012, 01:21 AM

Congrats!!

ZMan8 · 06-21-2012, 02:12 AM

Welcome to the family

Im also From Chicago

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

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using Tapatalk 2

ZLife · 06-21-2012, 02:15 AM

welcome and enjoy.

NuffZed · 06-21-2012, 03:54 AM

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.

You'll be fine a a few days.

Streetlife · 06-21-2012, 10:03 AM

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

06-20-2012, 02:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
370_Z_Illini Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370Z- Sp- M6 Rep Power: 13	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!

06-20-2012, 09:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

06-20-2012, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

06-20-2012, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
40thAnnZ Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 61 Drives: 2010 370 40th Ann. Rep Power: 13	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! __________________ Build #926 out of 1,000 I would rather die for something than live for nothing.

06-21-2012, 01:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Congrats!! __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

06-20-2012, 07:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
NS370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milky Way Posts: 249 Drives: Red Corvette C7 Rep Power: 13	Welcome aboard. Red eh? That's my colour too. My 2012 is supposed to be at my dealer tomorrow.

06-20-2012, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
370_Z_Illini Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370Z- Sp- M6 Rep Power: 13	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

06-20-2012, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Welcome and good color choice! Be careful when you are pushin her.

06-21-2012, 12:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 36	Reds the best!!

06-21-2012, 02:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Welcome to the family Im also From Chicago check out the thread link in my sig. I run a 370z chicago club / organize cars and coffee meets. Check us out! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

06-21-2012, 02:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
ZLife Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 249 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	welcome and enjoy.

06-21-2012, 03:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
NuffZed Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 105 Drives: 12 370ZR Blk Rose M6 Rep Power: 13	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. You'll be fine a a few days.

06-21-2012, 10:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	Congratulations OP, i love my 370Z as my toy too. Nissan has created the best best sports car (370Z) and supercar (GT-R) ! __________________ Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra Last edited by Streetlife; 06-21-2012 at 10:09 AM.

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