no problem. see also this thread for someone who is selling replacement springs:

http://www.the370z.com/drivetrain-en...n-72577-a.html

My Z does the same thing when driving slow/shifting at a low RPM. I've found the best spot to shift into 2nd is around 3-3.5k RPM.

I'm quickly learning there's lots of mechanical sounds with this trans. Take off in first at a low RPM and it sounds like it's going to fall apart.

I shift at 2k rpm no problem, I think many of you are shifting too quickly. With the 370Z, you have to pause for the 1-2 shift. And I really mean pause and take your time. The lower the rpm the more critical this.

I agree with the above.

Somebody on the board has said (and I totally agree): drive fast shift fast, drive slow shift slow. It works.

This is true. When shifting at low RPM it's best to shift slow and deliberately. If you let it it rev up a little (4,000 RPM or so) it feels quite a bit slicker.

My 2 cents, speaking with one of the few sales man that showed me a Z once (and let me test-push it a little), he stated that you should always rev up +3.5k to shift, especially lower gears. He was saying "like the Porsche..."

:facepalm:

:iagree: with all three above. You'll get the feel after a little while.

On a different gear... I pulled my arm muscle earlier today trying to get in reverse. It won't go in at all. I had to shift to some other gear, then I was able to get in. Lately reverse has been a bit stubborn. It hasn't even been a year with this new transmission.

that's pretty normal. i usually double or triple clutch into reverse and if that doesn't work i let the car roll a few inches forward in 1st, then shift into reverse. just dont force it. another way is to park the car in reverse. then the collar is already lined up when you're ready to back out.

same goes for 1st gear at a stop. sometimes (doesnt matter 370Z or any other MT car) does not go into 1st. so wat i do is while the car is still rolling for the stop, i shift into 1st gate breifly (no need to clutch out), and then into neutral and clutch out while i wait for the light. the collar is lined up so the next time you shift into 1st, it goes in the first try. :)

a little trick i found along the way.

That's only because you've gained muscle after a few weeks of driving.:icon17:

:iagree:

Agreed... happens with the 350Z as well.

I don't know what you're talking about. My arm is just fine. See below. :tiphat:
http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/u...a/quagmire.jpg

You must have a RHD 370Z...

That or we've identified the problem.