First gear help / tips ?
 

ok guys, i got my 2014 Z last night and it has like 250 miles on it. first gear is the only problem. i get the car moving sometimes and sometimes i end up stalling. the engagement point is kinda high. i been reading some forums and it says rev it up to 1.5k - 2k and let off the clutch slowly. every other gear and downshifting i am perfectly comfortable, just first gear.
I'm going to keep practicing around my block.

my friends told me the clutch has to settle in since its a brand new car but still. only thing bothering my is first gear.

any product out there to make the engagement point a bit lower and smoother ?

rjm clutch pedal system ?
or
removing the helper spring ?

You've had it a day. All you need is practice.

yeah you're right, it can be a bit frustrating, going to keep practicing tomorrow.

I highly suggest to wait till you feel real comfortable with the car before you start modding it.

I presume this is your first sports car and I highly suggest to take it easy and never for the time being turn off the vdc.

Your safety is important as if you follow directions you will avoid an accident with an innocent person whom might be one our family members.

i never turn vdc off, and i drive normal, not race mode, i want to get the hang of this car / manual transmission. I'm going to keep practicing around my block or empty parking lot till i get used this clutch.

Everybody has trouble with 1st gear when first learning manual. That is the only difficult part about it. You need to find the sweet spot, basically the point where the clutch grabs. You should go to an empty parking lot, put it in gear, and without even touching the gas, just slowly let off the clutch pedal till you feel the car moving... do that a bunch of times so you'll learn where the engagement point is on the pedal. Muscle memory my friend... practice makes perfect.

plan on doing that tom, i was doing that, but i just need more practice and ill get it.

Y r u still posting then? Go and practice, thats what i did and also commute in stop n go traffic, u know how it is, ur from NY.

I have been driving manual for years and when I got the 370z first gear was taunting me, now its like an old friend.

Try wearing the same shoes when you drive it will help you with finding the engagement point.

You need more seat time to get used to the car.

Enjoy it!!

You have to get used to it. Before I got mine I stalled every 370z I drove lol the dual mass flywheel realy numbs the feel of the engagement point

You'll get the hang of it. The Z is not comfortable shifting when new it feels tight and I occasionally miss engage a gear. Thanks for the synchro rev it did not jolt the car that hard and make me look like an amateur.

The beauty about the Z as you go along past 2k miles things getting better and better faster and faster! The next thing you notice is that grin on your face evertime!

Recommend the spring change at some point... tons better than stock.

:iagree::iagree:

Just give it some time and be patient. Oh and like Chuck said, practice, practice and practice!!!:tup:

When I first was learning manual I practiced on a small inclined hill to get the feel of the clutch...1st gear is the hardest, after that its a piece of cake. Practice makes perfect :D

Go to an empty parking lot. One with no poles or parking blocks. Park in a space with another one behind it on the next row. Reverse into it. Stop. Drive forward into the original spot. Stop. Repeat until you get a feel for first and reverse.