370z hard to drive?

Coon-azz

Agreed. I've driven cars from 1,000k to half a million dollars and I think the Z manual is no different than other performance cars in its class or $ range. I drive mine daily so I'm getting familiar with the car as I go. Coming from an aftermarket clutch/shifter i've found the Z very easy to drive. Much more unforgiving than say my Pontiac Solstice...Just my opinion, but the Z is pretty refined compared to some of its peers. Remember to compare apples to apples....

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kenchan

great iggy post coon! lol

RC24

So I posted a brief How-To on the clutch adjustment about a month ago. Been having an issue since shortly after my adjustment.

The iKey warning light now stays illuminated. I took the car to the dealership when it first started up, they re-programmed my keys but told me that it was from me adjusting the engagement point. I really don't see how the 2 have anything to do with each other, but now the light is becoming annoying. I think I am going to adjust the pedal back to stock and see if the light will go away. Perhaps then dial it down in small increments to figure out at what point it is throwing the light and keep it as close to there as I can without the light coming on...

Jsolo

^^You didn't reference a post, but did your adjustments also include adjusting the two switches the clutch pedal bracket makes contact with? One at the top of the stroke, other at the bottom.

If not, perhaps one or both of these switches are not actuating properly resulting in a confused computer.

CrownR426

I love the way the Z drives!
Traffic is no problem!

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RC24

I didn't change the settings on either of the switches, so that is most likely it. I'm going to get back under there tomorrow and take a closer look at everything and see if I can get this worked out.

I'm hoping the light will clear itself rather than having to take the car back to the dealership.

sungear

Out of the many different aspects of clutch and transmission operation mentioned here, one caught my eye and that is the clunkiness of the 1-2 shift than some people have experienced. For me, the best way to get a smooth shift every time is to double-clutch. As a matter of routine I double-clutch all of my up and down shifts involving gears 1 through 4 and I get quiet, smooth shifts every time. A little more work, but well worth it for me!. As always, YMMV.

UNKNOWN_370

Just throwing in some input on Z performance, I know the Z isnt the fastest or best handling car out there but... it's point and shoot handling, fast acceleration and impeccable cornering are a great combination. The Z feels very poised with the vdc on. VDC off and the Z is a bucking sliding bronco that is dangerously fun to drive and this mode should only be used by experienced drivers on a closed road. Though the Z sounds and interior arent refined. i find the performance to feel like more money was put into making this car handle like a light sports car and accelerate like a muscle car. its not the best or the fastest of either. But in combination... no muscle car compares to its handling and no light sports car compares in power except maybe a lotus. Again, you are spending a lot more money to get that combination and for the lotus to be better as a light sports car. Only the porsche cayman is more refined at doing the same thing. Again, its double the money.
In spite of needing an aftermarket oil cooler, motul rbf 600 brake fluid, brake cooler and upgraded pads as standard first mods. The z is highly capable and i think its a lot og bang for the buck. Nearly i year owning my 11 and a few months on my 09 and i cant say im the least bit tired of my car.
The Z isn't without needing $3000 just to fix flaws and make improvements such as upgrading brakes, refining suspension and needing an cooling in a couple of areas before even touching the motor... Once addressed, this car is wicked.

Davey

I think the Z sport package is awesome right out of the dealer lot. If you're going to track it, you'll need to upgrade, but name another car for ~35K that you won't.

binary0x01

I do that and also, heavier shift knob helped 'unbelievably' much... it is really strange how much better the shifting is with a heavy shift knob, stupid good.

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