Need tips for driving manual 370z

Memphis370Z · 09-27-2018, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Other than the crushing disappointment... Do I need to post the diagram again?

Well, here it is just for good measure.

( Click to show/hide )

Except that I’ll drag your *** up and down the road / track...

Lol. Hope all is well, my friend!

ChopsZ · 09-27-2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

been driving mine for 7+ years and it's a blast. not too many cons vs the MT to be honest.

To each their own. I've never been a fan of auto anything. Driven Corvette's, Audi's, Porsche's, BMW's with paddle shifters pretty hard, and none of them were as fun as mashing gears in my Z, or any other manual car for that matter.

FPenvy · 09-28-2018, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

To each their own. I've never been a fan of auto anything. Driven Corvette's, Audi's, Porsche's, BMW's with paddle shifters pretty hard, and none of them were as fun as mashing gears in my Z, or any other manual car for that matter.

it's ok. my other auto owns pretty much anything on the road

Cory Gillmore · 09-28-2018, 02:07 PM

At the same time: actually bragging that your automatic is faster is sorta like bragging that you’re faster at sex than anyone else.

FPenvy · 09-28-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cory Gillmore

At the same time: actually bragging that your automatic is faster is sorta like bragging that you’re faster at sex than anyone else.

sex is like a race. if cum first i win

no one is having fun an hour into sex. also a fact.

well........no one involved. your friend filming in the closet probably is still getting a kick out of it.

Rusty · 09-28-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cory Gillmore

At the same time: actually bragging that your automatic is faster is sorta like bragging that you’re faster at sex than anyone else.

When you have a short stub. You can go like a rabbit. When you have a long one. You go like a horse.

AestheticCM1 · 09-28-2018, 02:40 PM

The clutch feel is actually surprisingly reminiscent of the e36 3 series. Tips on driving manual? Don't ride the clutch, don't pop the clutch, and replace the fluid often.

Cory Gillmore · 09-28-2018, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AestheticCM1

The clutch feel is actually surprisingly reminiscent of the e36 3 series. Tips on driving manual? Don't ride the clutch, don't pop the clutch, and replace the fluid often.

What do you mean exactly by don't ride the clutch? I do see this a lot and I don't do it as far as I know, but what exactly does it mean? Does it mean don't slip it longer than needed?

And how often do you change fluid? I was planning on changing the gear oil and clutch fluid with my next oil change.

God-Speed · 09-28-2018, 04:48 PM

Cory Gillmore · 09-28-2018, 05:39 PM

*redacted*

God-Speed · 09-28-2018, 08:09 PM

Cory, lighten up. On my last post, it was not directed towards you, but by some of the answers you have gotten on this thread.

JARblue · 09-28-2018, 08:10 PM

The facepalm was because this just turned into another MT vs AT thread...

Yes. Riding the clutch = slipping it longer than necessary. Just wears out the clutch plate faster.

FPenvy · 09-28-2018, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The facepalm was because this just turned into another MT vs AT thread...

Yes. Riding the clutch = slipping it longer than necessary. Just wears out the clutch plate faster.

Now who would do such a thing lol

MZ DAIZY · 09-29-2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

Now who would do such a thing lol

Exactly. Everyone knows the best part of a manual is chirping the tires.

FPenvy · 09-29-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Exactly. Everyone knows the best part of a manual is chirping the tires.

You realize the auto does that too right? Lol that’s horsepower not transmission.

09-28-2018, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cory Gillmore Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 113 Drives: 09 Sport/Touring MT Rep Power: 3364	At the same time: actually bragging that your automatic is faster is sorta like bragging that you’re faster at sex than anyone else. Rusty likes this.

09-28-2018, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
AestheticCM1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 219 Drives: 2010 370z MT/ST/Navi Rep Power: 2869	The clutch feel is actually surprisingly reminiscent of the e36 3 series. Tips on driving manual? Don't ride the clutch, don't pop the clutch, and replace the fluid often. __________________ True sports-cars have two seats. I like my cars like my women, Asian imports.

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God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,367 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684378	envisous likes this.

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Cory Gillmore Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 113 Drives: 09 Sport/Touring MT Rep Power: 3364	redacted Last edited by Cory Gillmore; 09-29-2018 at 12:01 AM.

09-28-2018, 08:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,367 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684378	Cory, lighten up. On my last post, it was not directed towards you, but by some of the answers you have gotten on this thread. FPenvy, redondoaveb and Cory Gillmore like this.

09-28-2018, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	The facepalm was because this just turned into another MT vs AT thread... Yes. Riding the clutch = slipping it longer than necessary. Just wears out the clutch plate faster. God-Speed, Memphis370Z and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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