Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang ...prepare to slip the clutch... Not my baby!!! Originally Posted by TopElement One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that Nissan could have very well programmed

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Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

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01-24-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

...prepare to slip the clutch...

Not my baby!!!

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Originally Posted by TopElement

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that Nissan could have very well programmed the ecu to soften power delivery at low speeds or in first gear.
The car definitely lacks power at low rpm's on the street, but pulls good at 2000 rpm in fifth or sixth gear.

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