"Go tell it the Marines"

Mt Tam I am · 06-10-2011, 11:00 AM

For the first time in the 370, I ended up in ten miles of stop and go traffic, over one hour. From all the complaining about clutch engagement I've heard, how hard it is, tiring etc. I just want to say next time "Go tell it the Marines". What a bunch of lazy out of shape pansy's we have here. My 370 was the easiest clutch to engage over and over, I have ever known. My 1953 Chevy clutch would likely kill some. The same clutch my Grandma drove until she was 86.

If this deters you from buying a manual, you need more exercise. It is not the cars fault. No, it is not fun to crawl in traffic with or without an automatic.

This subject now reminds me of the whole VDC off, equals sure death opinion. Please do not blame the car for your own deficiencies.

m4a1mustang · 06-10-2011, 11:13 AM

Which oil should I use?

waaaasabi · 06-10-2011, 11:16 AM

The Marines can't hear me over all the road noise

XwChriswX · 06-10-2011, 11:24 AM

Judging by the ASVAB score needed to get into the marines... Not saying much...

"I Push Clutch In, I Let Clutch Out"

esfourteen · 06-10-2011, 11:39 AM

I've never heard anyone complain about the Z's clutch being hard or tiring, in fact quite the opposite. Most complain the pedal feel is very vague and you can't feel the pressure plate at all. Nissan has been using some helper springs in to the pedal to assist the driver for some time which feels like crap IMO, you can pull the spring out or swap it for a softer rate spring and its much improved.

Masa · 06-10-2011, 11:39 AM

I pick things up and put them down

Lug · 06-10-2011, 11:48 AM

Your Grandma had a giant left leg. I'm jess' sayin'.......................

nuTinmuch · 06-10-2011, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

For the first time in the 370, I ended up in ten miles of stop and go traffic, over one hour. From all the complaining about clutch engagement I've heard, how hard it is, tiring etc. I just want to say next time "Go tell it the Marines". What a bunch of lazy out of shape pansy's we have here. My 370 was the easiest clutch to engage over and over, I have ever known. My 1953 Chevy clutch would likely kill some. The same clutch my Grandma drove until she was 86.

If this deters you from buying a manual, you need more exercise. It is not the cars fault. No, it is not fun to crawl in traffic with or without an automatic.

This subject now reminds me of the whole VDC off, equals sure death opinion. Please do not blame the car for your own deficiencies.

Thank you for this new, exciting, and interesting opinion that no one on any car forum has ever expressed!

11Thumper · 06-10-2011, 12:28 PM

Well then I should have bought 6MT!

The stupid paddle shifters on my 7AT are too hard to pull and they hurt my wrists!!!

Mt Tam I am · 06-10-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Well then I should have bought 6MT!

The stupid paddle shifters on my 7AT are too hard to pull and they hurt my wrists!!!

Econ · 06-10-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masa

I pick things up and put them down

Red__Zed · 06-10-2011, 01:28 PM

birdmanx1 · 06-10-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masa

I pick things up and put them down

I know what you just did there. Good one

DJ-of-E · 06-10-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esfourteen

I've never heard anyone complain about the Z's clutch being hard or tiring, in fact quite the opposite. Most complain the pedal feel is very vague and you can't feel the pressure plate at all.

My complaint was that the clutch pedal feels to software as well.

XwChriswX · 06-10-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

My complaint was that the clutch pedal feels to software as well.

So it's an Electronic clutch? i.e. Automatic...??

7AT ftw

06-10-2011, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	"Go tell it the Marines" For the first time in the 370, I ended up in ten miles of stop and go traffic, over one hour. From all the complaining about clutch engagement I've heard, how hard it is, tiring etc. I just want to say next time "Go tell it the Marines". What a bunch of lazy out of shape pansy's we have here. My 370 was the easiest clutch to engage over and over, I have ever known. My 1953 Chevy clutch would likely kill some. The same clutch my Grandma drove until she was 86. If this deters you from buying a manual, you need more exercise. It is not the cars fault. No, it is not fun to crawl in traffic with or without an automatic. This subject now reminds me of the whole VDC off, equals sure death opinion. Please do not blame the car for your own deficiencies. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-10-2011, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-10-2011, 11:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
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06-10-2011, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
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06-10-2011, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	I've never heard anyone complain about the Z's clutch being hard or tiring, in fact quite the opposite. Most complain the pedal feel is very vague and you can't feel the pressure plate at all. Nissan has been using some helper springs in to the pedal to assist the driver for some time which feels like crap IMO, you can pull the spring out or swap it for a softer rate spring and its much improved. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

06-10-2011, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	I pick things up and put them down __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

06-10-2011, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	Your Grandma had a giant left leg. I'm jess' sayin'....................... __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

06-10-2011, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Well then I should have bought 6MT! The stupid paddle shifters on my 7AT are too hard to pull and they hurt my wrists!!!

06-10-2011, 01:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
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