Former Z Owner's Rant about the 370z

Red__Zed · 04-20-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I'd rather sacrifice some shifting feel for a transmission that has thus far held up to the most powerful forced induction setups with little more than a clutch/PP upgrade. That is very impressive in my opinion.

Why not have both?

bdavis89 · 04-20-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Yeah... haven't you heard? And its RWD now. Watch out vette.

LakeShow · 04-20-2012, 10:45 PM

^^

shadoquad · 04-20-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Why not have both?

As we can see here in this official scientific chart from the internets, your supposition that one can have a smooth clutch and horse powers is wrong.

Davey · 04-21-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

As we can see here in this official scientific chart from the internets, your supposition that one can have a smooth clutch and horse powers is wrong.

onzedge · 04-21-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

As we can see here in this official scientific chart from the internets, your supposition that one can have a smooth clutch and horse powers is wrong.

Red__Zed · 04-21-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

As we can see here in this official scientific chart from the internets, your supposition that one can have a smooth clutch and horse powers is wrong.

:lessthanthree:

mhcoss · 04-21-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I agree that, yes, there is more to a transmission than feel. But, when I (and many others) buy a sporty car, a slick shifting transmission is a critical area in deciding how fun the car is.

The z's transmission has no negative impact on things like lap times, and it doesn't appear to functionally inhibit the car at all. It just doesn't put a smile on your face the way an rx8 transmission does.

I don't understand how poeple figure this. I love the transmission in the Z. Once you feel it out I think its really awesome. Can spin the tires, can cruise around with really smooth shifts.... Maybe i'm just a noob thinking my car has a good tranny

shadoquad · 04-21-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

I don't understand how poeple figure this. I love the transmission in the Z. Once you feel it out I think its really awesome. Can spin the tires, can cruise around with really smooth shifts.... Maybe i'm just a noob thinking my car has a good tranny

Clutch feel is subjective. I also don't mind the Z's clutch feel. But others like a different feel.

gofaster87 · 04-21-2012, 01:13 PM

Ive seen many complaints on the feel of the clutch and how people had to get "used to it." From the first test drive till now it has always felt fine too me, never stalled or a had a problem between gears. Ive also driven a wide array of different clutches from stock to triple disks and unsprung.

NYBladeZ · 04-21-2012, 01:21 PM

For me it was less clutch pedal feel and more annoying shifting feel. The Z transmission does the job without a doubt but it doesn't make you feel good about it.

Red__Zed · 04-21-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

For me it was less clutch pedal feel and more annoying shifting feel. The Z transmission does the job without a doubt but it doesn't make you feel good about it.

This. The clutch assist is bit different, but it is the gate feel that got me.

Skeeterbop · 04-21-2012, 04:31 PM

After driving a friends V6 mustang at the drag strip last night, I have absolutely no complaints about our clutch or transmission. His tranny felt rather notchy especially when putting it in first gear, and i don't even want to talk about the clutch.

m4a1mustang · 04-21-2012, 04:56 PM

Drive an S2000 and then you'll be ruined for life.

kenchan · 04-21-2012, 05:02 PM

get a blue neon. those things are faaast. i just saw one go here to there like that.

04-20-2012, 10:45 PM	#228 (permalink)
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04-21-2012, 01:21 PM	#236 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	For me it was less clutch pedal feel and more annoying shifting feel. The Z transmission does the job without a doubt but it doesn't make you feel good about it. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-21-2012, 04:31 PM	#238 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	After driving a friends V6 mustang at the drag strip last night, I have absolutely no complaints about our clutch or transmission. His tranny felt rather notchy especially when putting it in first gear, and i don't even want to talk about the clutch. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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gofaster87 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 57 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Ive seen many complaints on the feel of the clutch and how people had to get "used to it." From the first test drive till now it has always felt fine too me, never stalled or a had a problem between gears. Ive also driven a wide array of different clutches from stock to triple disks and unsprung.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	get a blue neon. those things are faaast. i just saw one go here to there like that.