370z hard to drive?

onzedge · 12-20-2010, 04:19 PM

For what it's worth, my Mom and Dad's CTS Cadillac has an automatic tranny. She's 77 and he's 80. The new CTS coupe is available with manual -- probably a marketing ploy to attract actual drivers to the brand.

Vegitto-kun · 12-20-2010, 04:14 PM

because americans suck at MT amirite

mick · 12-20-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

because americans suck at MT amirite

yep. that's why it makes sense to get a mt here.
suppose i am involved in a car jack. the bad guy probably would not be able to drive away

kenchan · 12-20-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

suppose i am involved in a car jack. the bad guy probably would not be able to drive away

i think there is some truth to this.

iluvink · 12-20-2010, 04:14 PM

For me, with very few exceptions, all my vehicles,since 1978-ish, have been MTs. This 370Z has to be in the top three of most difficult to get a smooth feel for. I purchased in July, 2010, and have had numerous stalls...I thought that it was just me. Perhaps not. There are times that I wish I had opted for the AT. I am hoping time, and getting used to it, takes those feelings away.

Vegitto-kun · 12-20-2010, 04:18 PM

lol

"GIVE ME YOUR CAR (kicks your *** out) **** YEAH (stalls) ****"

kenchan · 12-20-2010, 04:30 PM

^^ and for caddy, i think that's a smart move. even if it's just marketing it shows car folks that caddy is changing to a more car-guy car manufacturer.

JayYoon · 04-28-2011, 03:21 PM

Interesting

Kenny · 06-14-2012, 12:16 AM

This is an old thread, but if the topic is still relevant, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be bumped. So before you forum nerds start posting crap like, "thread necromancy" and etc, at least the person who bumped it did a search instead of creating a new thread.

With that said, I always felt the 370Z was a bit difficult to drive in a smooth fashion. For example, when I'm in my friend's old manual Hyundai Sonata, he could drive that thing as if it were an automatic. No shift jerks or anything. Even when we're on a hill, he can launch it w/o any rollback and still be smooth. It really depends on the car and the driver. I personally drive a bit rough, especially in my Z. So I notice my passenger's head bob from the corner of my eye when I upshift. I try to be smooth, but sometimes it's hard to find that sweet spot clutch engagement point.

Drex · 06-14-2012, 12:27 AM

Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring!

getting a lighter spring or simply removing it helps

even so the 1-2 shift is usually pretty rough until the car fully warms up

kenchan · 06-14-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny

This is an old thread, but if the topic is still relevant, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be bumped. So before you forum nerds start posting crap like, "thread necromancy" and etc, at least the person who bumped it did a search instead of creating a new thread.

With that said, I always felt the 370Z was a bit difficult to drive in a smooth fashion. For example, when I'm in my friend's old manual Hyundai Sonata, he could drive that thing as if it were an automatic. No shift jerks or anything. Even when we're on a hill, he can launch it w/o any rollback and still be smooth. It really depends on the car and the driver. I personally drive a bit rough, especially in my Z. So I notice my passenger's head bob from the corner of my eye when I upshift. I try to be smooth, but sometimes it's hard to find that sweet spot clutch engagement point.

change helper spring. check forsale section and also vendor for sale area.

btw, there are plenty of threads on this...

elmz · 06-14-2012, 11:26 AM

I agree, I would look into removing the helper spring. This really gave it the normal clutch feel that I was accustomed to. Maybe you can meet up with a local member and you can see for yourself.

bigsix · 06-14-2012, 10:27 AM

i found the Nismo to be more difficult to drive than the Roadster: both manuals.

CCastro · 06-14-2012, 12:13 PM

I wouldn't say its hard to drive... I would say though it is less forgiving than most of your regular everyday standard transmission cars...

AlphaSnacks · 06-14-2012, 12:33 PM

I've come to realize last year the clutch requires more slip than practically any other car I've driven. Otherwise, starts are jerky.

12-20-2010, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	For what it's worth, my Mom and Dad's CTS Cadillac has an automatic tranny. She's 77 and he's 80. The new CTS coupe is available with manual -- probably a marketing ploy to attract actual drivers to the brand. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

06-14-2012, 12:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	This is an old thread, but if the topic is still relevant, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be bumped. So before you forum nerds start posting crap like, "thread necromancy" and etc, at least the person who bumped it did a search instead of creating a new thread. With that said, I always felt the 370Z was a bit difficult to drive in a smooth fashion. For example, when I'm in my friend's old manual Hyundai Sonata, he could drive that thing as if it were an automatic. No shift jerks or anything. Even when we're on a hill, he can launch it w/o any rollback and still be smooth. It really depends on the car and the driver. I personally drive a bit rough, especially in my Z. So I notice my passenger's head bob from the corner of my eye when I upshift. I try to be smooth, but sometimes it's hard to find that sweet spot clutch engagement point. __________________

06-14-2012, 12:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring! getting a lighter spring or simply removing it helps even so the 1-2 shift is usually pretty rough until the car fully warms up __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

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12-20-2010, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	because americans suck at MT amirite

12-20-2010, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
iluvink Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	For me, with very few exceptions, all my vehicles,since 1978-ish, have been MTs. This 370Z has to be in the top three of most difficult to get a smooth feel for. I purchased in July, 2010, and have had numerous stalls...I thought that it was just me. Perhaps not. There are times that I wish I had opted for the AT. I am hoping time, and getting used to it, takes those feelings away.

12-20-2010, 04:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	lol "GIVE ME YOUR CAR (kicks your * out) YEAH (stalls) **"

12-20-2010, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ and for caddy, i think that's a smart move. even if it's just marketing it shows car folks that caddy is changing to a more car-guy car manufacturer.

04-28-2011, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	Interesting

06-14-2012, 11:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	I agree, I would look into removing the helper spring. This really gave it the normal clutch feel that I was accustomed to. Maybe you can meet up with a local member and you can see for yourself.

06-14-2012, 10:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	i found the Nismo to be more difficult to drive than the Roadster: both manuals.

06-14-2012, 12:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
CCastro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SF Posts: 300 Drives: 10 Nismo MB Rep Power: 15	I wouldn't say its hard to drive... I would say though it is less forgiving than most of your regular everyday standard transmission cars...

06-14-2012, 12:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	I've come to realize last year the clutch requires more slip than practically any other car I've driven. Otherwise, starts are jerky.