370z manual grind?

11Thumper · 12-11-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I am used to tremecs, so clunky and notchy is no big deal to me. I am just worried about the integrity of the product after reading this forum, which as I said already, has probably painted things in the worst possible light, as it seems over half of you have had problems with the m6 transmission.

Maybe you should consider alternative cars? Not bashing you but you kind of remind me of my lady shopping for a new dress.

ImportConvert · 12-11-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Maybe you should consider alternative cars? Not bashing you but you kind of remind me of my lady shopping for a new dress.

I've looked, the 370z seems to be it for me. As long as the manual isn't as bad as my poll indicates. Jeez : /

KaienZ34 · 12-11-2011, 06:32 PM

According to this poll it looks like more people don't have the problem then people that do.

11Thumper · 12-11-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I've looked, the 370z seems to be it for me. As long as the manual isn't as bad as my poll indicates. Jeez : /

I drove the 6MT but ended up with the 7AT. To each his/her own but coming from an S2000 the Nissan MT didn't feel great to me. I have no regrets with the 7AT and I don't feel like I'm missing out.

Up to you but best to buy before they stop making them. If you're really not sure test drive a used one to see how it works after 30k miles. It's just a car and $35k isn't a ton of money.

ImportConvert · 12-11-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

According to this poll it looks like more people don't have the problem then people that do.

True that, but nearly half and half sucks.

FL 4Motion · 12-11-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I am used to tremecs, so clunky and notchy is no big deal to me. I am just worried about the integrity of the product after reading this forum, which as I said already, has probably painted things in the worst possible light, as it seems over half of you have had problems with the m6 transmission.

Well, I haven't driven a GM 6mt, so i can't directly compare them, but I did spiritedly test drive an 07 mustang gt 5sp and that trans was much rougher, clunkier, whatever you want to call it than ours is.

also, I almost hate to say this, but I can't help but feel some of the bitching and complaining about our manual trans has to do at least partly, with folks that are either new to driving stick and/or just can't drive a manual well. (with the exception of folks that have had csc issues, that, imo, is the only real potential issue with our trans, and then again, there's folks on here, us included, that have plenty of track time & mileage with 0 issues)

OMGWTFBBQ · 12-11-2011, 11:37 PM

Haha. I have almost 35k on my 09 and haven't had any problems with it.

If you think our synchros are bad.. you should check out the 8th generation Civic Si's transmission.

FL 4Motion · 12-11-2011, 11:50 PM

[QUOTE=OMGWTFBBQ;1445935]Haha. I have almost 35k on my 09 and haven't had any problems with it.

If you think our synchros are bad.. you should check out the 8th generation Civic Si's transmission.[/QUOTE]

/\ I dumped my 07 FA5 cause of constantly getting locked out of 3rd gear, the final straw was when I was trying to turn left across traffic and went to downshift into 3rd from 5th and it wouldn't go in and there was oncoming traffic bearing down on me. I had to just go into 2nd instead but for a split second there, not a good feeling at all. And the honda dealership AND honda corportate were zero help at all.

ZForce · 12-12-2011, 12:22 AM

Both 370Z's 2009 MT with each having about 35k miles and no clunking what so ever.

ImportConvert · 12-12-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Well, I haven't driven a GM 6mt, so i can't directly compare them, but I did spiritedly test drive an 07 mustang gt 5sp and that trans was much rougher, clunkier, whatever you want to call it than ours is.

also, I almost hate to say this, but I can't help but feel some of the bitching and complaining about our manual trans has to do at least partly, with folks that are either new to driving stick and/or just can't drive a manual well. (with the exception of folks that have had csc issues, that, imo, is the only real potential issue with our trans, and then again, there's folks on here, us included, that have plenty of track time & mileage with 0 issues)

I have driven several 370z manual cars. The transmission felt fine. I'm worried about durability, not initial quality. Did Nissan do anything about the failing csc or is the 09 unit the same as the 12 unit?

Red__Zed · 12-12-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

Haha. I have almost 35k on my 09 and haven't had any problems with it.

If you think our synchros are bad.. you should check out the 8th generation Civic Si's transmission.

I put 80k on my fa5 with no issues besides a slight notchiness going into third--no worse than the z has in 3rd or 5th.

FL 4Motion · 12-12-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I have driven several 370z manual cars. The transmission felt fine. I'm worried about durability, not initial quality. Did Nissan do anything about the failing csc or is the 09 unit the same as the 12 unit?

/\ the best you're going to info you're going to get durability wise, is folks with around 30-40K miles reporting no issues, like a couple of the posts above. Just not enough time has passed and these cars tend to not get driven more than 10K per year on average. Afaik, the csc is identical thru all model years of the Z.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I put 80k on my fa5 with no issues besides a slight notchiness going into third--no worse than the z has in 3rd or 5th.

/\ we will have to agree to disagree on this one Red. But then again, I had big problems with the FA5 trans and you didn't, and I have no problems with the Z trans, and you did...

Legone370z · 06-18-2013, 01:40 AM

Hi Folks,
I'll cut to the chase. My 370z started grinding going into 6th at about 6,000 miles. I have been to the dealer and I am beginning discussions with Nissan.

About me: I have had many manual transmissions in my life (4, 5, 6 speed) virtually every American manufacturer, some foreign. I have never rebuilt one regardless of miles. I have only replaced two (2) clutches in my life on real old cars with unknown miles. I do DRIVE my cars and do not remember gear grinds except on missed shifts.

I have read other posts regarding gear grinding in 2009 350zs. What's the deal?

Sincerely,
Legone370z

Leuz · 06-18-2013, 04:25 AM

You didn't mention the 2013 in the poll, maybe because too new and people wouldn't have enough miles on it yet?

madwi · 06-18-2013, 05:29 AM

Well to be fair the thread was started in Dec 2011

View Poll Results: Have you had problems with your manual transmission?
2009, no problems with the manual	48	24.74%
2009, have had issues with the manual	19	9.79%
2010, no issues with the manual	29	14.95%
2010, have had issues with the manaul	14	7.22%
2011, no issues with the manual	18	9.28%
2011, have had issues with the manual	14	7.22%
2012, no issues with the manual	15	7.73%
2012, have had issues with the manual	10	5.15%
I bought an automatic.	15	7.73%
Take me to results.	12	6.19%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 194. You may not vote on this poll

12-11-2011, 06:32 PM	#33 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	According to this poll it looks like more people don't have the problem then people that do. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-18-2013, 01:40 AM	#43 (permalink)
Legone370z Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gurnee, IL Posts: 6 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z RD M6 Rep Power: 12	2012 370z Manual Grind Hi Folks, I'll cut to the chase. My 370z started grinding going into 6th at about 6,000 miles. I have been to the dealer and I am beginning discussions with Nissan. About me: I have had many manual transmissions in my life (4, 5, 6 speed) virtually every American manufacturer, some foreign. I have never rebuilt one regardless of miles. I have only replaced two (2) clutches in my life on real old cars with unknown miles. I do DRIVE my cars and do not remember gear grinds except on missed shifts. I have read other posts regarding gear grinding in 2009 350zs. What's the deal? Sincerely, Legone370z

06-18-2013, 04:25 AM	#44 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	You didn't mention the 2013 in the poll, maybe because too new and people wouldn't have enough miles on it yet? __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

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OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Haha. I have almost 35k on my 09 and haven't had any problems with it. If you think our synchros are bad.. you should check out the 8th generation Civic Si's transmission.

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FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	[QUOTE=OMGWTFBBQ;1445935]Haha. I have almost 35k on my 09 and haven't had any problems with it. If you think our synchros are bad.. you should check out the 8th generation Civic Si's transmission.[/QUOTE] /\ I dumped my 07 FA5 cause of constantly getting locked out of 3rd gear, the final straw was when I was trying to turn left across traffic and went to downshift into 3rd from 5th and it wouldn't go in and there was oncoming traffic bearing down on me. I had to just go into 2nd instead but for a split second there, not a good feeling at all. And the honda dealership AND honda corportate were zero help at all.

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ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Both 370Z's 2009 MT with each having about 35k miles and no clunking what so ever.

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madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Well to be fair the thread was started in Dec 2011