Soon to be car owner question..?

whoady4shoady · 07-22-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KERMIT

All the people complaining about 6m must come from fwd cars. Most rwd vehicles the shifter feels similar. I have no complaints

Not even close IMHO, and others I know who have driven them. Two popular vehicles that I have driven as of recently include the S2000, and the 5.0, and the both feel much better than the Zs 6 speed. The S being one of the smoothest out there IMHO, and the 5.0 not far behind. This coming from someone who loves their Nismo dearly. Forgot to put that I have driven 23 other Zs including a roadster that all felt as crappy as my transmission. The clutch helper spring replacement did help a little, but not much.

Now that I think about it, my old 95 GSX had smoother shift points too.

Guavazo · 07-22-2012, 05:14 PM

I learn the manual on the Z, bought it without knowing how to drive manual, have a co worker teach me in a parking lot and been driving ever since. you will have to judge by your self since you will be driving in CA traffic.

Zer02Sixty · 07-22-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Guavazo

I learn the manual on the Z, bought it without knowing how to drive manual, have a co worker teach me in a parking lot and been driving ever since. you will have to judge by your self since you will be driving in CA traffic.

I am planning to teach myself stick on my new Z. What was your biggest struggle and how long until you felt really confident??

Guavazo · 07-22-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Zer02Sixty

I am planning to teach myself stick on my new Z. What was your biggest struggle and how long until you felt really confident??

To think back to find the clutch engage point is a challenge to me due to it engage so high off the ground. once I getting used to where it is it went much smoother.

also before I bought the car all the people I talk to said the car should start rolling 1000~1200 rev, but I found Z like it a bit higher for a better start.

Z_ealot · 07-22-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Guavazo

To think back to find the clutch engage point is a challenge to me due to it engage so high off the ground. once I getting used to where it is it went much smoother.

also before I bought the car all the people I talk to said the car should start rolling 1000~1200 rev, but I found Z like it a bit higher for a better start.

i find that my Z gets the smoothest take off at around 1500RPM, but 1000-1200 works equally well with a little more chatter around that range if you don't feather the clutch just right. as everyone else has said, it can be a little difficult to get used to the clutch on the Z as the Z is also the first manual car i have owned, but i had a little experience beforehand too driving my dads MT dodge daytona that was a turbo and also my buddies wifes 96 civic so it was a little less of a learning curve for me. Once you get it down though the driving experience of shifting through the gears is oh so rewarding

Zer02Sixty · 07-22-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Guavazo

To think back to find the clutch engage point is a challenge to me due to it engage so high off the ground. once I getting used to where it is it went much smoother.

also before I bought the car all the people I talk to said the car should start rolling 1000~1200 rev, but I found Z like it a bit higher for a better start.

TOTALLY AGREE. I've been teaching myself from reading and watching videos online, so when I went to the dealership for a test drive I was shocked at how long it takes to find the engagement point and right RPM compared to what most people preach.

w0rM · 07-22-2012, 05:27 PM

I've been driving manuals all my life and learning the 370 was a challenge. It took me a good 30 minutes before I got the feel for it and that's saying something considering I've been driving manuals for almost 30 years.

I agree with bdavis89... learn before you get on the road with a brand new Z.

DCNISMO · 07-22-2012, 05:35 PM

Go to a parking lot that's empty and practice for an hour or so. It's not hard to learn. But be careful on inclines, that can be tricky with the Z.

Trips · 07-22-2012, 05:49 PM

Get to the topic at hand and STOP attacking the OP for his age!!

Op's asking for help and not opinions if he's old enough to own a Z

Either help or Move along!!

KingRon · 07-22-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Get to the topic at hand and STOP attacking the OP for his age!!

Op's asking for help and not opinions if he's old enough to own a Z

Either help or Move along!!

Thank You for ending all their nonsensical comments. lol
And since you live in SoCal I might just drive by you one day and say, "Howdy Partner!"

So if that ever happens, you'll know its me lol

Bucketlist2012 · 07-22-2012, 06:02 PM

King Ron...King Mike here.

Age is just a number. I am 52, and I am in the middle of a rebuild of a car that I have had for 28 years.

It is a 4 speed, and I plan to put in a 6 speed..Right now I am deciding on a 450HP engine swap, or a 540HP engine swap.

I am almost 53. So some people just lose their Mojo when they get old. I refuse to.

We do have a 2009 370Z Auto for the wife, and I love it. But I do spend a lot of time paddle shifting.

So not all of us older people are Carmudgeon's. You will have to google that.

Also enjoy the car you get, whatever it is...

w0rM · 07-22-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Age is just a number. I am 52, and I am in the middle of a rebuild of a car that I have had for 28 years.

Man, that Z28 is awesome! What year is it?

Bucketlist2012 · 07-22-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

Man, that Z28 is awesome! What year is it?

1971.. Thanks.

Just posted it to let the young gun know that not all of us older folks will just fade away. No automatic for me..

But the 370 Automatic is super sweet...Not as sporty as the manual, but good for all around driving.. I love the two manual options on the 370Z, at the shifter, and the paddles..

I hope the OP enjoys whatever he buys.

w0rM · 07-22-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

1971.. Thanks.

Very nice sir! Makes me wish I had kept my 67 Camaro. That was an awesome car.

KingRon · 07-22-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

King Ron...King Mike here.

Age is just a number. I am 52, and I am in the middle of a rebuild of a car that I have had for 28 years.

It is a 4 speed, and I plan to put in a 6 speed..Right now I am deciding on a 450HP engine swap, or a 540HP engine swap.

I am almost 53. So some people just lose their Mojo when they get old. I refuse to.

We do have a 2009 370Z Auto for the wife, and I love it. But I do spend a lot of time paddle shifting.

So not all of us older people are Carmudgeon's. You will have to google that.

Also enjoy the car you get, whatever it is...

OMG That Z28 is so sick! My plans are to get a Black 370z and get black rims also. Then I'll be in the "Black on Black Club" with you. lol

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Guavazo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ME Posts: 61 Drives: 10 370Z PG+Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	I learn the manual on the Z, bought it without knowing how to drive manual, have a co worker teach me in a parking lot and been driving ever since. you will have to judge by your self since you will be driving in CA traffic.

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w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	I've been driving manuals all my life and learning the 370 was a challenge. It took me a good 30 minutes before I got the feel for it and that's saying something considering I've been driving manuals for almost 30 years. I agree with bdavis89... learn before you get on the road with a brand new Z.

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DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	Go to a parking lot that's empty and practice for an hour or so. It's not hard to learn. But be careful on inclines, that can be tricky with the Z.