Need some help with shifting.

pbhakta · 02-28-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

You sir are my hero. Tried this and it is MUCH easier. Like night and day now. Much easier to find the exact point at which is catches. It's still small but since the foot is planted it gives you a lot more control to keep that tense spring where you need to in order to get it.

I'm glad I could help out. I still would recommend getting the Helper Spring as it helps a lot. If you are unsure about how it would feel, many members removed the OEM spring all together to get a feel for what it would be like without the spring in there. If its something you like, then the spring is very inexpensive to order and installs in less than 20 mins.

Gauge · 02-28-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pbhakta

I'm glad I could help out. I still would recommend getting the Helper Spring as it helps a lot. If you are unsure about how it would feel, many members removed the OEM spring all together to get a feel for what it would be like without the spring in there. If its something you like, then the spring is very inexpensive to order and installs in less than 20 mins.

I already ordered one.

Winters · 02-28-2012, 06:42 PM

Not just the clutch, but the gas pedal is touchy as can be! While getting used to the Mo, I avoided wearing heavy shoes.

Also, I have found that I have a better feel for the clutch using the ball of my foot, almost on my toes gives me the best control. And the 1st to 2nd shift is smoother for me if I shift more quickly.

Rusty · 02-28-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Winters

Not just the clutch, but the gas pedal is touchy as can be! While getting used to the Mo, I avoided wearing heavy shoes.

Also, I have found that I have a better feel for the clutch using the ball of my foot, almost on my toes gives me the best control. And the 1st to 2nd shift is smoother for me if I shift more quickly.

Shoes have alot to do with the feel of it. The lighter the shoe. The more feel you have. The 1st to 2nd gear shift. Sometimes I think the gear ratios are a tad too far apart. If they was closer. You wouldn't drop too many rpms. You wouldn't have as big of a problem.

ZMan8 · 02-28-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Shoes have alot to do with the feel of it. The lighter the shoe. The more feel you have. The 1st to 2nd gear shift. Somethings I think the gear ratios are a tad too far apart. If they was closer. You wouldn't drop too many rpms. You wouldn't have as big of a problem.

thin soles on the shoes!

Ridgerunner · 02-29-2012, 12:01 AM

Treat first gear clutch let out different then going into second, third and fourth. Don't let clutch out all in one motion. From the start, give it a little gas, partially let out the clutch about half way or so, once the car starts moving, then let clutch out the rest of the way as you give it some more gas. If you time the final clutch let out while giving it additional gas just right, you will have a smoother take off.

I have had five standards in a row, with the last three a Rx-7, Mr2 Turbo and a Mustang GT, and the 370Z is by far the hardest to start off smoothly in. So if you just learned on the Z, it ain't all you that is the problem.

BlackZeda · 02-29-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

Treat first gear clutch let out different then going into second, third and fourth. Don't let clutch out all in one motion. From the start, give it a little gas, partially let out the clutch about half way or so, once the car starts moving, then let clutch out the rest of the way as you give it some more gas. If you time the final clutch let out while giving it additional gas just right, you will have a smoother take off.

I have had five standards in a row, with the last three a Rx-7, Mr2 Turbo and a Mustang GT, and the 370Z is by far the hardest to start off smoothly in. So if you just learned on the Z, it ain't all you that is the problem.

Based on your experience with other MTs, is there a benefit to the difficulty of getting the Z started? Or is this just a compromise the engineers had to make for some other reason?

Hopefully that question makes sense...

02-28-2012, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Winters Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 16 Drives: 2011 Black Nismo Rep Power: 15	Not just the clutch, but the gas pedal is touchy as can be! While getting used to the Mo, I avoided wearing heavy shoes. Also, I have found that I have a better feel for the clutch using the ball of my foot, almost on my toes gives me the best control. And the 1st to 2nd shift is smoother for me if I shift more quickly. __________________ 2011 Magnetic Black NISMO: Kenwood DDX418, Polk Audio, Dynamat, Z1 25 row oil cooler, 4.08 differential, Stillen G3's

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02-29-2012, 12:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ridgerunner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6M SP Rep Power: 16	Treat first gear clutch let out different then going into second, third and fourth. Don't let clutch out all in one motion. From the start, give it a little gas, partially let out the clutch about half way or so, once the car starts moving, then let clutch out the rest of the way as you give it some more gas. If you time the final clutch let out while giving it additional gas just right, you will have a smoother take off. I have had five standards in a row, with the last three a Rx-7, Mr2 Turbo and a Mustang GT, and the 370Z is by far the hardest to start off smoothly in. So if you just learned on the Z, it ain't all you that is the problem.