Originally Posted by trakmnky

Tried to do a 2nd gear launch in my wife's new Nismo and................... just clutch slippage?

Really the clutch is so wimpy in this thing you can't even do a decent launch with it? I've had many many performance cars over the years and can't remember one that wouldn't launch in 2nd in stock trim and either result in a good launch, bogging the motor or tire smoke. Won't be repeating that as I really don't want to lunch the clutch in a new car. Just REALLY disappointed. Is this normal for a Nismo/Z?

The stock clutch in my vette still hangs onto a 2nd gear launch and I'm putting down 40% more power over stock.

Clutch engagement/disengagement is really high on the stroke but seems to be adjusted right as there's a little free play at the top.

More I learn about this car the more it's becoming apparent it's all about just looking fast. After 6 generations I really expected the "track" version to be sorted better. At least to the point that you didn't have to worry about things like clutch slave issues, weak clutches, diff's that don't stand up to track use, hubs that don't stand up, cooling issues for oil and power steering, fuel starvation on anything less than a full tank....

Maybe my expectations were to high but for 10K less I could buy a miata that can be tracked pretty much right off the showroom floor without issues. And before anyone tries to flame me here I've built and raced several Spec Miata's not to mention several other race cars both foreign and domestic.

The Z is a really nice looking car and has a lot of potential. Just wished Nissan would've fixed a few of the major issues that seem to have been out there for a long time. So far it's been a fun little car and the wife likes it which is what matters most.