Gear Shift Will Kill me

Hugoneus · 06-08-2010, 12:15 AM

Alright, I am getting fed up with this issue. Why is shifting into second so clunky and non-smooth? It kinda catches half way and I always have to use some extra force to get it into second. The rest of the gears are kind of OK.

I have driven other manual cars and the Z's gears seem to be a weak point.

Any ideas? Suggestions?

KillerBee370 · 06-08-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

Alright, I am getting fed up with this issue. Why is shifting into second so clunky and non-smooth? It kinda catches half way and I always have to use some extra force to get it into second. The rest of the gears are kind of OK.

I have driven other manual cars and the Z's gears seem to be a weak point.

Any ideas? Suggestions?

Lift weights

Hugoneus · 06-08-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Lift weights

Man you're so smart and helpful!

Trips · 06-08-2010, 12:40 AM

you may want the dealer to check that it's not a bad syncro in the tranny

KillerBee370 · 06-08-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

Man you're so smart and helpful!

I do come in pretty handy from time to time

6MT · 06-08-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Lift weights

Trips · 06-08-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I do come in pretty handy from time to time

Yea, like to wash cars...

KillerBee370 · 06-08-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Yea, like to wash cars...

Trips · 06-08-2010, 12:51 AM

specZ · 06-08-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

Alright, I am getting fed up with this issue. Why is shifting into second so clunky and non-smooth? It kinda catches half way and I always have to use some extra force to get it into second. The rest of the gears are kind of OK.

I have driven other manual cars and the Z's gears seem to be a weak point.

Any ideas? Suggestions?

try driving a sentra spec v.... theres a reason that six speed is nicknamed "the rockcrusher". This transmission is like butter by comparison.

KillerBee370 · 06-08-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by specZ

try driving a sentra spec v.... theres a reason that six speed is nicknamed "the rockcrusher". This transmission is like butter by comparison.

Or the new Porsche GT3.

The BlueMax · 06-08-2010, 01:09 AM

Its just one of those transmissions and it requires finesse when shifting especially in the winter when its cold. I have worked around mine by just getting used to the feel. My first shift in the morning is usually a 1 to 3 going downhill just to avoid that first 1-2 shift. Just shift real slow when its cold, it will smooth out after it warms up.

NYBladeZ · 06-08-2010, 01:12 AM

If its really bad you can spend some time getting it checked out but most likely it's just a normal Z characteristic, you can always try swapping out the tranny fluid

PapoZalsa · 06-08-2010, 09:10 AM

It takes getting used to the car, luckly coming from a 350Z was not much difference.

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2010, 09:13 AM

Direct input transmission = clunkadunk-dunk.

06-08-2010, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	you may want the dealer to check that it's not a bad syncro in the tranny __________________

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The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	Its just one of those transmissions and it requires finesse when shifting especially in the winter when its cold. I have worked around mine by just getting used to the feel. My first shift in the morning is usually a 1 to 3 going downhill just to avoid that first 1-2 shift. Just shift real slow when its cold, it will smooth out after it warms up. __________________ The Blue Max

06-08-2010, 01:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	If its really bad you can spend some time getting it checked out but most likely it's just a normal Z characteristic, you can always try swapping out the tranny fluid __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

06-08-2010, 09:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	It takes getting used to the car, luckly coming from a 350Z was not much difference. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-08-2010, 09:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Direct input transmission = clunkadunk-dunk. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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