New 370Z owner from Chicago

370_Z_Illini · 06-20-2012, 12:44 AM

Hi All,

New to the 370Z as well as the forum! Just bought the car a couple of weeks ago and loving every minute of it. 2011 Red Z touring w/ Sport package. Had a few questions.

First of all, any advice on shifting in the Z? The starts from first to second and second to third have been getting better but I am still feeling that "thud" or jerk when letting go of the clutch and depressing the accelerator. Is this damaging to the car? The times that I have a easy transition into second or third is when I am very gentle on the RPM's (under 2-3K) but the starts are so slow that cars left and right are overtaking me. Any advice or will i just get better with time?

When accelerating in first gear from a complete stop, I am finding that gently giving it a bit of gas while letting go of the clutch prevents the jerking motion somewhat. Will this ruin or wear down the clutch prematurely?

Any other advice for this newby would be great!

I am excited to be part of this great forum!

red6spd · 06-20-2012, 01:13 AM

Welcome, the Z's tranny is a bit clunky and noisy so your probably just not use to it. You will get better with time. After driving my Z for over two years I find the transmission to be very smooth and precise.

P.S Best color choice.

6MT · 06-23-2012, 12:59 PM

Hi

06-20-2012, 12:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
370_Z_Illini Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370Z- Sp- M6 Rep Power: 12	New 370Z owner from Chicago Hi All, New to the 370Z as well as the forum! Just bought the car a couple of weeks ago and loving every minute of it. 2011 Red Z touring w/ Sport package. Had a few questions. First of all, any advice on shifting in the Z? The starts from first to second and second to third have been getting better but I am still feeling that "thud" or jerk when letting go of the clutch and depressing the accelerator. Is this damaging to the car? The times that I have a easy transition into second or third is when I am very gentle on the RPM's (under 2-3K) but the starts are so slow that cars left and right are overtaking me. Any advice or will i just get better with time? When accelerating in first gear from a complete stop, I am finding that gently giving it a bit of gas while letting go of the clutch prevents the jerking motion somewhat. Will this ruin or wear down the clutch prematurely? Any other advice for this newby would be great! I am excited to be part of this great forum!

06-20-2012, 01:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Welcome, the Z's tranny is a bit clunky and noisy so your probably just not use to it. You will get better with time. After driving my Z for over two years I find the transmission to be very smooth and precise. P.S Best color choice. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-23-2012, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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