Whats your method when you downshift

kenchan · 02-22-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I see people mentioning SRM... That's what my right foot is for.

yes if u have da crappy z..

ChopsZ · 02-22-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yes if u have da crappy z..

Speak for yourself. I bought the base model because I didn't want to pay for all the of extra useless crap on the Sport, such as the SRM and a few other things.

JTM88 · 02-22-2017, 08:47 PM

I always though it was odd that everyone complains about the new Z most likely getting more driver aids, and then turns around and talks about how great SRM is.

Nithmo · 02-22-2017, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stansens

Just to add if I may, the 2016 owner's manual indicates that the transmission must be in neutral with your foot completely off the clutch pedal whenever the car is stopped. This apparently helps with reducing the heat and pressure directed to the infamous CSC adding a bit more life. This might also be a question that the dealers will start asking so as to deny more warranty claims......something to think about.

You shouldn't keep your foot on the clutch if you're sitting at a light. You'll burn out your throw out bearing eventually if you do that. True story.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 02-22-2017, 08:50 PM

Use heal/toe technique.

crazy4oldcars · 02-22-2017, 09:07 PM

Got the nismo tech and keep the SRM turned off. Slowing for a light, I usually push the stick towards 1st and wait for it to fall in the gate. SRM makes the engine rev like you don't know how to shift.
Driver aids are for those who don't know how.

Kirk B.

Duc_Z09 · 02-23-2017, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

why 1st? go reverse! works just like reverse thrusterz on a jetliner

Never thought of it, but you're right! Bet I can get my 60-0 distance way down!

JARblue · 02-23-2017, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Speak for yourself. I bought the base model because I didn't want to pay for all the of extra useless crap on the Sport, such as the SRM and a few other things.

Lighter stronger wheels, bigger brakes, and an attempt at a decent differential are not things I would consider useless

But if you've already gone and replaced all those with even better parts then more power to you

JARblue · 02-23-2017, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Never thought of it, but you're right! Bet I can get my 60-0 distance way down!

If that's your goal, just plow into a wall

mishuko · 02-23-2017, 08:48 AM

I like to row through the gears. Almost money shifted on the highway going from 6 to 4 but tapped it far left. Good thing I just left it in neutral and slammed it back into 5th once the RPMs dropped.

Lesson learned I'll shift sequentially and not try to be cool. I'll sit in a lower gear if I know I'll be wanting to get a bit heavy footed. Gas mileage can blow me.

In traffic on my way home I used to always be shift neutral to first. Learned how to get it into first and just keep it in gear and pop the clutch if I need to come to a stop and slip it a bit if it's literally crawling.

At lights I'll sit in neutral as the light is changing I'll shift it into first and hold the clutch til I get my green... unless they get the advance and I cry a little.

mishuko · 02-23-2017, 08:50 AM

For the first 3 months I drove without s mode and still sequential shifted. I thought the SRM was not that helpful. Then when I turned it on its like wow. So that's how it works lol. Awkward.

ChopsZ · 02-23-2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Lighter stronger wheels, bigger brakes, and an attempt at a decent differential are not things I would consider useless

But if you've already gone and replaced all those with even better parts then more power to you

I run Nismo wheels, upgraded brake pads, and don't really care about the diff right now. Besides, I have EcuTek's adjustable traction control, so that helps some.

cigarclifford · 02-23-2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If that's your goal, just plow into a wall

JARblue · 02-23-2017, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I run Nismo wheels, upgraded brake pads, and don't really care about the diff right now. Besides, I have EcuTek's adjustable traction control, so that helps some.

Upgraded pads aren't the same thing as bigger rotors and bigger calipers

Duc_Z09 · 02-23-2017, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If that's your goal, just plow into a wall

I was thinking of rigging up a servo-actuated boat anchor that will fall out from the rear hatch area. Do you think that would help?

02-22-2017, 08:47 PM	#33 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	I always though it was odd that everyone complains about the new Z most likely getting more driver aids, and then turns around and talks about how great SRM is. Nithmo and Celk21 like this.

02-22-2017, 08:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Use heal/toe technique. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

02-22-2017, 09:07 PM	#36 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	Got the nismo tech and keep the SRM turned off. Slowing for a light, I usually push the stick towards 1st and wait for it to fall in the gate. SRM makes the engine rev like you don't know how to shift. Driver aids are for those who don't know how. Kirk B. Nithmo likes this.

02-23-2017, 08:48 AM	#40 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	I like to row through the gears. Almost money shifted on the highway going from 6 to 4 but tapped it far left. Good thing I just left it in neutral and slammed it back into 5th once the RPMs dropped. Lesson learned I'll shift sequentially and not try to be cool. I'll sit in a lower gear if I know I'll be wanting to get a bit heavy footed. Gas mileage can blow me. In traffic on my way home I used to always be shift neutral to first. Learned how to get it into first and just keep it in gear and pop the clutch if I need to come to a stop and slip it a bit if it's literally crawling. At lights I'll sit in neutral as the light is changing I'll shift it into first and hold the clutch til I get my green... unless they get the advance and I cry a little. cigarclifford likes this.

02-23-2017, 08:50 AM	#41 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	For the first 3 months I drove without s mode and still sequential shifted. I thought the SRM was not that helpful. Then when I turned it on its like wow. So that's how it works lol. Awkward. cigarclifford likes this.

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