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Supragtsxr · 09-03-2009, 10:41 PM

WOOT! just bought my Z Base+Sports in Black. THE CAR ROCKS...but i keep stalling out. wut RPM should i launch the car at to drive normally? Any tips? its my first stick

Heh...beat ya too it

m4a1mustang · 09-03-2009, 10:55 PM

Where in VA do you live?

Break the car in first before you worry about launching the thing... have fun and don't kill yourself.

Supragtsxr · 09-03-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Where in VA do you live?

Break the car in first before you worry about launching the thing... have fun and don't kill yourself.

Im in Manassas VA. PLEASE if u can show me more about drivin stick. dont go to bed yet i need info!

bigaudiofanat · 09-04-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Where in VA do you live?

Break the car in first before you worry about launching the thing... have fun and don't kill yourself.

I agree, normal acceleration and let it brake in before you launch it.

Supragtsxr · 09-04-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I agree, normal acceleration and let it brake in before you launch it.

I meant to clarify what i meant by 'launching' the car. I am only concerned with normal take off. I don't imply launching hard and speeding off lol. I need to work on my manual transmission lingo.

I did manage to get to work today with only two stalls. With more practice its becoming easier.

kannibul · 09-04-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

I meant to clarify what i meant by 'launching' the car. I am only concerned with normal take off. I don't imply launching hard and speeding off lol. I need to work on my manual transmission lingo.

I did manage to get to work today with only two stalls. With more practice its becoming easier.

If you're stalling it, you're letting off the clutch too quickly. Once you learn where the clutch starts engauging, pay attention to your RPM - if they drop, push the clutch in a bit and let the engine "catch up" - then bring the clutch back out to get the car moving again.

The big thing is to listen and feel the car moving.

Now, this car has over 300hp, and a great flat torque curve to it - you shouldn't be stalling it...but sports cars are known for having "quick" clutches. See if you can find someone who's got a manual that you can learn with first.

Stalling out your (new) car can potentially damage things - u-joints namely (hard torque back and forth) - anyhow, enjoy your car. You'll get it.

09-03-2009, 10:59 PM

you dont launch a car to start out normally

Supragtsxr · 09-03-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

you dont launch a car to start out normally

Maybe i should be more clear...i'm easing off the clutch and onto the gas. i start off at about 2k rpms and hold the car at around 2500rpm as im easing off the clutch when it moves forward a bit. Is this correct?

kannibul · 09-04-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

Maybe i should be more clear...i'm easing off the clutch and onto the gas. i start off at about 2k rpms and hold the car at around 2500rpm as im easing off the clutch when it moves forward a bit. Is this correct?

Learn to get the car moving without hitting the gas in a parking lot to get a feel for the clutch and where the contact point / progression is.

Then, continue practicing, but give it a bit of gas to take off faster.

Wait until you have to use your clutch to "hold" the vehicle on a hill, or, until you have to go from stopped to moving in rush hour traffic while the car needs to uphill...

Also, if you have bery low miles, the clutch may be "grabby" early on. I know my motorcycle's clutch was like that for the first 100 miles...

m4a1mustang · 09-03-2009, 11:24 PM

That's too much.

I take it this is your first manual transmission car, correct?

You should be able to get going really without much throttle at all. Out of habit I usually am at around 1,000 rpm off the line and don't "slip" the clutch for too long. It's a fairly quick engagement and the car has enough low-end torque to get going without much gas.

Really, just spend some time practicing... you'll get better as you spend more time with it. Try to do it with as little throttle as possible... 2,000-2,500 is too much and you'll wear out your clutch pretty quickly making a habit out of that.

Also, just a guess, but you seem pretty young... and maybe this is your first powerful car.... hate to sound like a parent but I've been there before having a pretty powerful car at 17... BE CAREFUL. If you don't know what you're doing you can lose the back end in a flash with this car. It's not very progressive at the limit... too much yaw and it's game over.

Don't take it the wrong way!

09-03-2009, 11:26 PM

2k isnt too much. I do that on my Z and it has 111k and the clutch is perfect.

m4a1mustang · 09-03-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

2k isnt too much. I do that on my Z and it has 111k and the clutch is perfect.

It's on the high side, methinks. If the clutch can take it, though, I suppose it's not a big deal. But generally if you can take off fine at 1k that's probably better than taking off at 2k.

havasuwiley · 09-03-2009, 11:31 PM

practice taking off smoothly,dont dump the clutch /or ride the clutch.

Supragtsxr · 09-03-2009, 11:43 PM

Great info. I just came back from practicing and read all these posts.... im gonna give it another go and try to launch it as u explained. and really? u can get it to move at 1k rpm? cuz i seem to stall if i keep it much lower than 2k. It feels like the clutch engages so fast. the clutch peddle is really springy ya know?

m4a1mustang · 09-03-2009, 11:27 PM

Additionally, check out this thread over in the Mid-Atlantic forum: Mid-Atlantic 370Z Owner's Club - September 19th - Z's & Beer in Annapolis

We're having a Mid-Atlantic Z meet at Gordon Biersch in Annapolis on the 19th of this month. There are a bunch of us in the area, so check it out.

09-03-2009, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	Check the new Z WOOT! just bought my Z Base+Sports in Black. THE CAR ROCKS...but i keep stalling out. wut RPM should i launch the car at to drive normally? Any tips? its my first stick Heh...beat ya too it

09-03-2009, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Where in VA do you live? Break the car in first before you worry about launching the thing... have fun and don't kill yourself. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-03-2009, 11:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	That's too much. I take it this is your first manual transmission car, correct? You should be able to get going really without much throttle at all. Out of habit I usually am at around 1,000 rpm off the line and don't "slip" the clutch for too long. It's a fairly quick engagement and the car has enough low-end torque to get going without much gas. Really, just spend some time practicing... you'll get better as you spend more time with it. Try to do it with as little throttle as possible... 2,000-2,500 is too much and you'll wear out your clutch pretty quickly making a habit out of that. Also, just a guess, but you seem pretty young... and maybe this is your first powerful car.... hate to sound like a parent but I've been there before having a pretty powerful car at 17... BE CAREFUL. If you don't know what you're doing you can lose the back end in a flash with this car. It's not very progressive at the limit... too much yaw and it's game over. Don't take it the wrong way! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-03-2009, 11:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Additionally, check out this thread over in the Mid-Atlantic forum: Mid-Atlantic 370Z Owner's Club - September 19th - Z's & Beer in Annapolis We're having a Mid-Atlantic Z meet at Gordon Biersch in Annapolis on the 19th of this month. There are a bunch of us in the area, so check it out. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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09-03-2009, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	you dont launch a car to start out normally

09-03-2009, 11:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	2k isnt too much. I do that on my Z and it has 111k and the clutch is perfect.

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havasuwiley Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lake havasu city az Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z, 03 z06 etc Rep Power: 16	practice taking off smoothly,dont dump the clutch /or ride the clutch.

09-03-2009, 11:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	Great info. I just came back from practicing and read all these posts.... im gonna give it another go and try to launch it as u explained. and really? u can get it to move at 1k rpm? cuz i seem to stall if i keep it much lower than 2k. It feels like the clutch engages so fast. the clutch peddle is really springy ya know?