driving manual hard

fullmonty · 07-17-2010, 10:26 PM

To you guys ride your trannys hard? I know I like to start of gentle and then smack it around a little bit

mrcardio · 07-17-2010, 10:32 PM

You would probably be a lot happier with a car with more low / mid range torque like a BMW 335i or Audi S4. The cars feel fast even at 2000rpms and you won't have to rev the engine to the moon to get moving and feel the rush.

TheSnakeJake · 07-17-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcardio

You would probably be a lot happier with a car with more low / mid range torque like a BMW 335i or Audi S4. The cars feel fast even at 2000rpms and you won't have to rev the engine to the moon to get moving and feel the rush.

this is true. the 370z is lacking in torque..

but it makes up for it everywhere else!!

yellowgold · 07-17-2010, 10:36 PM

drive it hard bro

Ct Chip · 07-17-2010, 10:36 PM

Note to self: Never buy used Z from jacknismo.

KaienZ34 · 07-18-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ct Chip

Note to self: Never buy used Z from jacknismo.

Yes can we get the vin number, that way when you sell or trade it in we'll know what Z NOT to get...

jacknismo · 07-17-2010, 10:49 PM

well folks.... i may or may not blow my engine... there's only one way to find out....
live or let die

SkyZ · 07-17-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jacknismo

well folks.... i may or may not blow my engine... there's only one way to find out....
live or let die

well seems like u had ur answer in ur head all along. no need to post a thread and then reject all the ideas. through you we shall see how well the Z engine is built.

m4a1mustang · 07-17-2010, 11:07 PM

Or the old Can Am cars that would qualify at 1500 hp but turn it down to 1000 for the race.

AndyZ · 07-18-2010, 12:02 AM

As you said you dont want to harm your engine then shift it to 6th
Or just stay on 3rd whole time and say good bye to the engine in couple month(maybe even less)

AndyZ · 07-18-2010, 12:07 AM

Oh dont forget about oil temp
Evenwith cruise on "6th" gear gets high temp
And redlining allday will get even more oil temp and practically same as running with out oil(you know what this means)
Good luck

Hugoneus · 07-18-2010, 01:04 AM

What you should do is always drive in reverse. Not only this would keep the car's RPM pretty high (on the highway), it would add a whole new dimension of excitement.

Just make sure the VDC is on and you are good to go buddy!

blastman5 · 07-18-2010, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

What you should do is always drive in reverse. Not only this would keep the car's RPM pretty high (on the highway), it would add a whole new dimension of excitement.

Just make sure the VDC is on and you are good to go buddy!

hahaha yea i agree drive it in reverse....it changes the game up and gives u a new thrill....best of luck to u and please dont drive in southern california

TongMan · 07-18-2010, 02:16 AM

Cruise in 3rd on the highway and 1st in the city. Immediate response all the time. You show that nismo who's boss!!

Chriz · 07-18-2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Cruise in 3rd on the highway and 1st in the city. Immediate response all the time. You show that nismo who's boss!!

thats pretty much how i drive trust me its better this way.
Its a sports car, drive it the way it was ment to be driven.
It wont blow up or anything, the redline is there for a reason.

07-17-2010, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	To you guys ride your trannys hard? I know I like to start of gentle and then smack it around a little bit __________________

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mrcardio Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 219 Drives: 08 MS3 Rep Power: 15	You would probably be a lot happier with a car with more low / mid range torque like a BMW 335i or Audi S4. The cars feel fast even at 2000rpms and you won't have to rev the engine to the moon to get moving and feel the rush. __________________ ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^› Last edited by mrcardio; 07-17-2010 at 10:34 PM.

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AndyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Santa clara Age: 35 Posts: 334 Drives: Ford Escort "100HP" Rep Power: 16	As you said you dont want to harm your engine then shift it to 6th Or just stay on 3rd whole time and say good bye to the engine in couple month(maybe even less) __________________ NOR CAL TT Z34 Next - Built Engine / V-tec?

07-18-2010, 12:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
AndyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Santa clara Age: 35 Posts: 334 Drives: Ford Escort "100HP" Rep Power: 16	Oh dont forget about oil temp Evenwith cruise on "6th" gear gets high temp And redlining allday will get even more oil temp and practically same as running with out oil(you know what this means) Good luck __________________ NOR CAL TT Z34 Next - Built Engine / V-tec?

07-17-2010, 10:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
yellowgold Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 43 Drives: 04 maxima SE Rep Power: 15	drive it hard bro

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Ct Chip Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT Posts: 18 Drives: 2009 370Z silver Rep Power: 17	Note to self: Never buy used Z from jacknismo.

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jacknismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: GA Posts: 36 Drives: X6 M Rep Power: 15	well folks.... i may or may not blow my engine... there's only one way to find out.... live or let die

07-18-2010, 01:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hugoneus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milky Way Posts: 245 Drives: 2010 370z T+S+N 6MT Rep Power: 16	What you should do is always drive in reverse. Not only this would keep the car's RPM pretty high (on the highway), it would add a whole new dimension of excitement. Just make sure the VDC is on and you are good to go buddy! __________________ 2010 Cherry Black Nissan 370z + Black Interior + 6MT Touring + Sport + Navigation + Painted Splash Guards + Illuminated Kick Plates + Fog Light + Floor Mats + Clear Bra

07-18-2010, 02:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	Cruise in 3rd on the highway and 1st in the city. Immediate response all the time. You show that nismo who's boss!!

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