Whats your method when you downshift

Hotrodz · 02-22-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nithmo

This. Times 100. It's just easier to synchronize gear speed with engine speed, if done sequentially.

Not really if you are in the proper rpm range. That may be more clutch engagement issue than anything else and we all know that shifts can be jacked up between 2nd and 3rd on a stock z.

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Nithmo · 02-22-2017, 10:30 AM

At the end of the day, I don't think it's as big of a worry with the Z. I haven't come across many transmission issues with this car, related to the actual transmission itself. I think it's pretty stout and even if you shift "badly", you'll likely still get 200,000 miles out of it.

Guyfromthere · 02-22-2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nithmo

At the end of the day, I don't think it's as big of a worry with the Z. I haven't come across many transmission issues with this car, related to the actual transmission itself. I think it's pretty stout and even if you shift "badly", you'll likely still get 200,000 miles out of it.

Ye, our tranny is awesome

ChopsZ · 02-22-2017, 04:59 PM

I see people mentioning SRM... That's what my right foot is for.

kenchan · 02-22-2017, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

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

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.

JARblue · 02-23-2017, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

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.

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

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

ChopsZ · 02-23-2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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

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

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.

JTM88 · 02-22-2017, 06:50 PM

I row down through the gears and heel toe it. I like the way it sounds, and as long as you rev match good it's not much wear.

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.

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.

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.

Duc_Z09 · 02-23-2017, 08:35 AM

Actually drilled/slotted rotors, RBF600, steel lines, and upgraded pads are on my wish list. Of course I've already got Nismo wheels and the bigger calipers.

02-22-2017, 10:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nithmo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 219 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 129	At the end of the day, I don't think it's as big of a worry with the Z. I haven't come across many transmission issues with this car, related to the actual transmission itself. I think it's pretty stout and even if you shift "badly", you'll likely still get 200,000 miles out of it. Guyfromthere likes this.

02-22-2017, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 50 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2302	I see people mentioning SRM... That's what my right foot is for. TopaZ, Nithmo and Celk21 like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

02-22-2017, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	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 and Celk21 like this.

02-22-2017, 07:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,013 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Use heal/toe technique. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

02-22-2017, 08:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28414	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. Nithmo likes this.

02-22-2017, 06:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	I row down through the gears and heel toe it. I like the way it sounds, and as long as you rev match good it's not much wear.

02-23-2017, 07:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	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. cigarclifford likes this.

02-23-2017, 07:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	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. cigarclifford likes this.

02-23-2017, 08:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	Actually drilled/slotted rotors, RBF600, steel lines, and upgraded pads are on my wish list. Of course I've already got Nismo wheels and the bigger calipers. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

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