370z manual grind?

Zemurray · 12-10-2011, 09:07 PM

No car is good enough for you I think.

FL 4Motion · 12-10-2011, 10:22 PM

just voted, '10 with no issues. It's a bit clunky (normal though) when cold, but once warmed up, just fine. It's not the most buttery smooth 6mt ever, but it works just fine.

15K miles total with 6 track days in there to boot. FYI, will be switching out very soon to redline mt 85, not cause there's anything wrong, but just to improve/improve quality of the fluid in there since it sees a decent amount of track time every year.

IC, you should go to a dealership and test drive both again and honestly, either trans is very good, you won't go wrong with either unless you pick a manual but in your heart really wanted an auto or vice versa.

ImportConvert · 12-11-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

just voted, '10 with no issues. It's a bit clunky (normal though) when cold, but once warmed up, just fine. It's not the most buttery smooth 6mt ever, but it works just fine.

15K miles total with 6 track days in there to boot. FYI, will be switching out very soon to redline mt 85, not cause there's anything wrong, but just to improve/improve quality of the fluid in there since it sees a decent amount of track time every year.

IC, you should go to a dealership and test drive both again and honestly, either trans is very good, you won't go wrong with either unless you pick a manual but in your heart really wanted an auto or vice versa.

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.

Mt Tam I am · 12-11-2011, 09:47 AM

Grinding is purely operator error on this end. Twice comes to mind on my 2009.

Trying to be as fast as the throttle blip that the syncro sports package offers, while turned off. Not a reason to not buy an automatic.

11Thumper · 12-11-2011, 04:57 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, 05:24 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 : /

11Thumper · 12-11-2011, 05:37 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.

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, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
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12-10-2011, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zemurray Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: La Grange, KY Posts: 117 Drives: 78 280z, 40th 370z Rep Power: 14	No car is good enough for you I think.

12-10-2011, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701616	just voted, '10 with no issues. It's a bit clunky (normal though) when cold, but once warmed up, just fine. It's not the most buttery smooth 6mt ever, but it works just fine. 15K miles total with 6 track days in there to boot. FYI, will be switching out very soon to redline mt 85, not cause there's anything wrong, but just to improve/improve quality of the fluid in there since it sees a decent amount of track time every year. IC, you should go to a dealership and test drive both again and honestly, either trans is very good, you won't go wrong with either unless you pick a manual but in your heart really wanted an auto or vice versa.