Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

m4a1mustang · 01-24-2012, 08:09 PM

Anyways, if someone gets the jump on you, then yeah, you're playing catch up.

However, if you're planning on getting a move on at launch your foot should be on the gas while you're sitting still.

Hold your launch RPM, prepare to slip the clutch and modulate throttle.

01-24-2012, 08:09 PM	#39 (permalink)
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