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kenchan 02-22-2017 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ (Post 3619201)
I see people mentioning SRM... That's what my right foot is for.

yes if u have da crappy z..

ChopsZ 02-22-2017 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3619262)
yes if u have da crappy z..

Speak for yourself. I bought the base model because I didn't want to pay for all the of extra useless crap on the Sport, such as the SRM and a few other things.

JTM88 02-22-2017 07:47 PM

I always though it was odd that everyone complains about the new Z most likely getting more driver aids, and then turns around and talks about how great SRM is.

Nithmo 02-22-2017 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stansens (Post 3619217)
Just to add if I may, the 2016 owner's manual indicates that the transmission must be in neutral with your foot completely off the clutch pedal whenever the car is stopped. This apparently helps with reducing the heat and pressure directed to the infamous CSC adding a bit more life. This might also be a question that the dealers will start asking so as to deny more warranty claims......something to think about.


You shouldn't keep your foot on the clutch if you're sitting at a light. You'll burn out your throw out bearing eventually if you do that. True story.

DOOMMONKEY777 02-22-2017 07:50 PM

Use heal/toe technique.

crazy4oldcars 02-22-2017 08:07 PM

Got the nismo tech and keep the SRM turned off. Slowing for a light, I usually push the stick towards 1st and wait for it to fall in the gate. SRM makes the engine rev like you don't know how to shift.
Driver aids are for those who don't know how.

Kirk B.

Duc_Z09 02-23-2017 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3618987)
why 1st? go reverse! works just like reverse thrusterz on a jetliner

Never thought of it, but you're right! Bet I can get my 60-0 distance way down!:tup:

JARblue 02-23-2017 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ (Post 3619274)
Speak for yourself. I bought the base model because I didn't want to pay for all the of extra useless crap on the Sport, such as the SRM and a few other things.

:icon14: Lighter stronger wheels, bigger brakes, and an attempt at a decent differential are not things I would consider useless :twocents:

But if you've already gone and replaced all those with even better parts then more power to you :driving:

JARblue 02-23-2017 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09 (Post 3619405)
Never thought of it, but you're right! Bet I can get my 60-0 distance way down!:tup:

If that's your goal, just plow into a wall :icon17:

mishuko 02-23-2017 07:48 AM

I like to row through the gears. Almost money shifted on the highway going from 6 to 4 but tapped it far left. Good thing I just left it in neutral and slammed it back into 5th once the RPMs dropped.

Lesson learned I'll shift sequentially and not try to be cool. I'll sit in a lower gear if I know I'll be wanting to get a bit heavy footed. Gas mileage can blow me.

In traffic on my way home I used to always be shift neutral to first. Learned how to get it into first and just keep it in gear and pop the clutch if I need to come to a stop and slip it a bit if it's literally crawling.

At lights I'll sit in neutral as the light is changing I'll shift it into first and hold the clutch til I get my green... unless they get the advance and I cry a little.

mishuko 02-23-2017 07:50 AM

For the first 3 months I drove without s mode and still sequential shifted. I thought the SRM was not that helpful. Then when I turned it on its like wow. So that's how it works lol. Awkward.

ChopsZ 02-23-2017 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3619407)
:icon14: Lighter stronger wheels, bigger brakes, and an attempt at a decent differential are not things I would consider useless :twocents:

But if you've already gone and replaced all those with even better parts then more power to you :driving:

I run Nismo wheels, upgraded brake pads, and don't really care about the diff right now. Besides, I have EcuTek's adjustable traction control, so that helps some.

cigarclifford 02-23-2017 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3619408)
If that's your goal, just plow into a wall :icon17:

:koolaidwall: :bowrofl::roflpuke2::bowrofl:

JARblue 02-23-2017 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ (Post 3619436)
I run Nismo wheels, upgraded brake pads, and don't really care about the diff right now. Besides, I have EcuTek's adjustable traction control, so that helps some.

Upgraded pads aren't the same thing as bigger rotors and bigger calipers ;)

Duc_Z09 02-23-2017 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3619408)
If that's your goal, just plow into a wall :icon17:

I was thinking of rigging up a servo-actuated boat anchor that will fall out from the rear hatch area. Do you think that would help?:confused:


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