2nd gear sucks !!
 

Please excuse my English guys !!

I always feel like there is "something" at the gate of 2nd gear, never a smooth shift into 2nd, now its happening to 3rd but not as bad. Is the Z manual transmission designed like this?? anyone has this problem or is it just my car :mad:?? thanks

No one has this problem ?? even if you don't, say something so that I know my car is having problem. Thanks

I haven't experienced any issues shifting into 2nd.

Sounds like your Transmissions acting up or the clutch needs adjusting.
Take it to your Dealer for a check up.

Its not like a problem shifting into 2nd, it just doesn't feel smooth like other gears, its like something is there, know what I mean ??

My car only has 2000 miles on it, can't be transmission already ? :confused::confused:

Transmission
 

I have the same problem. Check out my thread. Everyone thinks its normal.

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...-problems.html

For peace of mind have it looked at.

my transmission was replaced due to 2nd and 5th gear issues...

Thanks, at least I know my Z is not the only one, did you get it checked ??

Issues like I described above?? could you please elaborate more, thanks

Transmission problems described here (for 5th) http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...ing-shift.html

It feels like that for me too sometimes. But it only happens when I shift too quickly,

Take it to the dealer. And if you abuse the trans/clutch, schitt will happen.

Yeah engaging 2nd is notchy, there is a "lump" there, but sometimes its smooth, kinda weird. Anyway, I sometimes grind 2nd on hard pulls, it doesn't like to be shifted too fast.

2nd gear has always been an issue coming from an '03 350Z. I couldn't get into 2nd when accelerating or launching hard (felt like a newb). Once the revs went down, then I was able to get into 2nd. A few years later the transmission started to grind consistently in 2nd and 3rd, so it was replaced in '06. Things were great for a few months, and then things started to get notchy again. It became one really loud transmission... clunky and embarrassing.

What I learned with the Z is to be a bit more patient when shifting at low speeds. I've had my 370Z for a year with 10k miles, and the transmission is much more pleasant than the two I had in my 350Z. It still gets notchy at times, but nothing compared to the old car.

if you roll it like you stole it. your Tranny can crap on you very quick. new or not. thats alot of moving parts and friction. and if you suck at shifting or are power shifting its gonna burn up parts even quicker

I just finished my break in period and I don't drive like I steal it, don't even power shift, the worse I could do is burn my clutch. But this is transmission proble
. At 2000 miles it's a bit quick, even my old si shift better

I have the 7sp, but it seems from going from 2nd to 1st is abit jumpy. No biggie. Seems normal for the car

Is normal to me, my 350Z was the same. Just need to get some practice shifting.

Anyway is not a bad idea to have it check by the dealer.

OK!!! I just found the same problem with 2nd gear!! :((

i feel ya!!! OH man i thought i was crazy!!!!

I have the same issue with the 2nd gear. It happenes to me on occasion, yesterday I grinded 2nd gear. what i have noticed is on full throttle and nearly or do hit the limiter it wont let me into 2nd until rpms drop to 7k or lower. Also i have noticed if im the throttle and I don't have full traction ( tires breaking traction even slightly ) the gates wont let me in the next gear. It comes out just it would, but bumps into the gate for a fraction of second until tires grip. So i say its normal unless it does it all the time under normal cruise driving. Just my opinion.

Could be any number of things ranging from "normal" to a slightly bent shift-fork to a synchro going out to ground up teeth on the gears due to improper use (abuse/ignorant operation).

Usually a bent shift-fork will result in the car popping out of gear on hard acceleration.
Usually a messed up synchro will produce a "grind".

I am leaning toward it being normal. Some transmissions are just "notchy".

Even with casual driving 2nd or 3rd would grind every once in awhile like a hiccup, but lately it seems to take more effort getting into 2nd. On the to-do list is changing out the gearbox fluid... something I never got around to doing in the '03.

I got a new engine at 2900 miles. Mechanical items can have unexpected problems.

I also have the problem of when I pull hard and try to shift it clunks into gear. Not worried about it. It only happens when I do this, normal driving is fine.

1st 2 2nd is awful to me also, and I have never driven the vehicle hard. Its actually worse at lower rpms than higher. It almost feels like 2nd gear has two teeth to pass through in the gate at times. Its really strange. Im only at 10,000 miles guys. I test drove 2 others not to long ago, and they actually felt worse.

It could just be the 'character' of the mechanics. My S2k has a crap 1-2 gear shift (always has) and I just work around it.

What's the big deal with 2nd gear? No problems with mine.

I don't think they know about the secret cheat code for a smooth transmission...I found this in hidden in my Z

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/004...um.jpeg?100190

Starting from neutral, then punch your girlfriend/passenger in the face. Shifts smooth after that.

:bowrofl::icon18:

I have to say mine is tougher to hit when you are launching than it should be.

That is going on the dash!!! Nice!

I'm glad I could help you guys. But I just want to make sure you know, if you complete the code incorrectly your transmission explodes.

Your girlfriend? :tup: