Hey fellas, my names Shant, coming from the g35driver forums, previously owning a g35 coupe(pusymatic). I was so disappointed in my coupe I decided to get the car that was
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06-12-2017, 02:34 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Hey fellas, my names Shant, coming from the g35driver forums, previously owning a g35 coupe(pusymatic). I was so disappointed in my coupe I decided to get the car that was a raw sports car. Im currently in the market for a 370z. Almost bought a Nismo from one of the guys on the forum but he was super far. Checking out a sports package 6speed tomorrow. My only question for you guys is, is the Z a forgiving car for a guy trying to learn stick. I have some experience driving a e30 and a wrangler but thats about it. Thanks for taking the time to read my post, any tips would be appreciated.
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06-13-2017, 04:10 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Welcome , best of luck on your search for a Z. Can't comment on the 6speed manual. I drive a 7AT & love it with the paddle shifters.
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Stock pedal setup is a bit tricky, high engagement point and a non-linear feel, but nothing to be scared about. Just take a little getting used to. Easily fixed with this if necessary 370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies - *RJM Performance.com
Oh, best of luck in finding your ride!
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On the other hand, the SRM (down shift rev matching) will be a blessing for you! Last edited by babyzilla; 06-13-2017 at 04:23 PM. |
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Not to scare you, but I've been driving a stick for over 45 years and I have to say that the Z was the most difficult to master. As others have said, the engagement point is rather small, but I've found that if you take your time releasing the clutch pedal after a shift, it works a lot better. The Z does not like quick-shifting unless you are really pushing it, then it is fine.
After about 6 years of ownership, I can say that I almost have the smoothness down. There are, however, still moments where there is a little bit of a jerk (not the driver ) where I release the clutch too fast. If I were you, I wouldn't let these types of reports deter you from getting the 6-speed. Like most other things, "practice makes perfect"...and yes, you'll love the synchro-rev-matching (SRM) as well.
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TBH and no offense, I think in some ways, having extensive experience in cars with easy clutch operation can become an obstruction when recalibrating our left foot for the Z.
It's all relative. Someone that's used to M or/and P cars will find this clutch a piece of cake. Seriously, my friend jumped from a E92 M into my Z and it was white on rice for him. Another person who drove P car in his younger age but hadn't touched manual for years, took a drive in my Z and he performed flawlessly. No hiccup, no stall, no jerk.
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Thanks for the feedback guys, I was about to buy a 2010 sports package 6speed and decided to have Precision Z do a PPi, man am I glad I did, clutch master cylinder was on its way out, diff bushing were put on the wrong way(top was on bottom, bottom on top), and cylinder 2 had a small leak, the axel nuts were loose and needed replacing, etc etc. Im definitely going to have Sean at Precision Z inspect every car I decide might be a candidate, better losing 60 bucks than thousands right?
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I had Sean worked on my cars recently and he did a great job. I also take mine to Specialty Z.
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