One thing I hate about my Z

nandosman · 08-28-2019, 12:45 PM

I have discovered after a few years that you can have a 1-2 smooth transition if your rpm is above 3k. If it's bellow 3k, and you want to transition without the engine screaming, release the clutch very VERY slowly, that's how I do it.

TobinH · 08-28-2019, 12:50 PM

i find a bit of throttle while you're releasing the clutch helps on the 1-2. all manual transmissions really, but especially this one.

i tell people when i let them drive my car, 'you kinda have to keep your foot in the gas'.

i think if the strange lag in the throttle was lessened, it would be easier to shift smoothly.

MZ DAIZY · 08-28-2019, 01:23 PM

I hated it too. You get used to it. You can always rev it to 5,000 - 6000 RPM’s and just dump the clutch. You won’t be in first long enough to bother you.

Hot Rod 370 Z · 08-28-2019, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TobinH

i find a bit of throttle while you're releasing the clutch helps on the 1-2. all manual transmissions really, but especially this one.

i tell people when i let them drive my car, 'you kinda have to keep your foot in the gas'.

i think if the strange lag in the throttle was lessened, it would be easier to shift smoothly.

Thank all of you for your advise. Yes I have been doing most of what you all say to do on the 1st to 2nd shift and I get a clean shift about 50% of the time. Going to 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th is easy as pie. I will just keep working on it. Just needed to be sure my car was preforming as designed and you all let me know it is. I thank all of you for responding.

MZ DAIZY · 08-28-2019, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TobinH

i find a bit of throttle while you're releasing the clutch helps on the 1-2. all manual transmissions really, but especially this one.

i tell people when i let them drive my car, 'you kinda have to keep your foot in the gas'.

i think if the strange lag in the throttle was lessened, it would be easier to shift smoothly.

First thing I noticed after my tune was the shifts between 1st and 2nd became much smoother due to no throttle lag. Maybe a coincidence, don’t know, don’t care. It’s smoother through ALL gears now.

Ventruck · 08-29-2019, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TobinH

i find a bit of throttle while you're releasing the clutch helps on the 1-2. all manual transmissions really, but especially this one.

i tell people when i let them drive my car, 'you kinda have to keep your foot in the gas'.

i think if the strange lag in the throttle was lessened, it would be easier to shift smoothly.

I had a similar hunch when it comes to SRM. I'm almost certain it purposely adds more rev hang as an assist to people who shift slow. It seems like you can kinda trick it with weak throttle.

But even if that's actually true, that's such a weird habit to pick up. I mean without SRM, one could argue that slipping into 2nd can help (and technically that's the principle behind everyone's advice here), but I'm pretty sure most other cars wouldn't need such a measure.

MZ DAIZY · 08-28-2019, 01:29 PM

Not to hijack your thread, but I hate the Vertical outside door handles more. Yes, I’m weird...

TobinH · 08-28-2019, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Not to hijack your thread, but I hate the Vertical outside door handles more. Yes, I’m weird...

haha, that's one of my favourite features. i think that's also weird...

FPenvy · 08-28-2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Not to hijack your thread, but I hate the Vertical outside door handles more. Yes, I’m weird...

could be worse.

you could try constantly explaining to people how to open doors on a GTR

"see the braille? yea press in on that Helen......"

FPenvy · 08-28-2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z

Love the car overall but, the nanny or granny 1st gear can get on ones nerves. Years ago I drove a dump truck for a construction company. Never used 1st gear unless I had a full load and needed the extra torque to get moving.
1st gear on the Z reminds me of that experience so I ask the following three questions please.
1) Anyone have this problem or is it exclusive to 2019 Z gear ratios ?
2) Anyone out there start out in 2nd gear ?
3) Does anyone find it difficult to get a smooth shift from 1st to 2nd gear ?
I have gotten used to the 1-2 shift but it does take some finesse ...

should have bought the 7AT.

better all the way around.

MZ DAIZY · 08-28-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

should have bought the 7AT.

better all the way around.

Man... that’s some stinky *** bait right there!

FPenvy · 08-28-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Man... that’s some stinky *** bait right there!

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-01-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

should have bought the 7AT.

better all the way around.

JARblue · 08-29-2019, 09:41 AM

Any sports car with a little bit of power is going to require minor clutch slipping (which implies a little throttle input) at lower RPMs for a perfectly smooth shift.

The rev hang is totally appropriate at lower RPMs. If you'll pay attention, you'll notice SRM doesn't do it at higher RPMs. The RPMs drop quicker during a high RPM shift, so SRM doesn't hang as long, expecting a quicker shift because racecar. They drop slower at lower RPM shifts because the shift is generally slower and more deliberate for normal driving.

Hot Rod 370 Z · 08-29-2019, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Any sports car with a little bit of power is going to require minor clutch slipping (which implies a little throttle input) at lower RPMs for a perfectly smooth shift.

The rev hang is totally appropriate at lower RPMs. If you'll pay attention, you'll notice SRM doesn't do it at higher RPMs. The RPMs drop quicker during a high RPM shift, so SRM doesn't hang as long, expecting a quicker shift because racecar. They drop slower at lower RPM shifts because the shift is generally slower and more deliberate for normal driving.

Okay so I don't know... What is SRM please ?
Still learning about the lingo on these cars...

08-28-2019, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
nandosman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL, US Posts: 344 Drives: 2014 370Z T/S Rep Power: 9	I have discovered after a few years that you can have a 1-2 smooth transition if your rpm is above 3k. If it's bellow 3k, and you want to transition without the engine screaming, release the clutch very VERY slowly, that's how I do it. Cory Gillmore and Hot Rod 370 Z like this. __________________ FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| FI 18" Res CBE \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| Dynotuned @ Dynosty EcuTek 325 whp

08-28-2019, 12:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
TobinH Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Burnaby BC Posts: 71 Drives: 2016 370Z Base Manua Rep Power: 7	i find a bit of throttle while you're releasing the clutch helps on the 1-2. all manual transmissions really, but especially this one. i tell people when i let them drive my car, 'you kinda have to keep your foot in the gas'. i think if the strange lag in the throttle was lessened, it would be easier to shift smoothly. Cory Gillmore, MZ DAIZY and Hot Rod 370 Z like this.

08-28-2019, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,942 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613734	I hated it too. You get used to it. You can always rev it to 5,000 - 6000 RPM’s and just dump the clutch. You won’t be in first long enough to bother you. Hot Rod 370 Z likes this.

08-29-2019, 09:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Any sports car with a little bit of power is going to require minor clutch slipping (which implies a little throttle input) at lower RPMs for a perfectly smooth shift. The rev hang is totally appropriate at lower RPMs. If you'll pay attention, you'll notice SRM doesn't do it at higher RPMs. The RPMs drop quicker during a high RPM shift, so SRM doesn't hang as long, expecting a quicker shift because racecar. They drop slower at lower RPM shifts because the shift is generally slower and more deliberate for normal driving. MZ DAIZY and Hot Rod 370 Z like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,942 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613734	Not to hijack your thread, but I hate the Vertical outside door handles more. Yes, I’m weird...