Nissan 370Z Forum  

I've never driven Manual

If you're really worried about ruining your car, practice on a different car. It won't be bad for the car, but if you're really paranoid. Try it on a used

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions


Like Tree2Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-05-2009, 12:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posts: 1
Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6MT
Rep Power: 18
my370z is on a distinguished road
Default

If you're really worried about ruining your car, practice on a different car. It won't be bad for the car, but if you're really paranoid. Try it on a used older manual car.
my370z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-05-2009, 03:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
chubbs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Zeeland
Posts: 1,046
Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey
Rep Power: 7588
chubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond reputechubbs has a reputation beyond repute
Default

This is very interesting - I don't know about America, but here in England, if you take your driving test in an Automatic you're not allowed to drive a Manual until you've passed the test in a Manual.

Personally, I cannot imagine letting anyone loose in a 370z if they've never driven a manual before, without tuition. This is a seriously powerful rear wheel drive sports car and it's potentially very dangerous, if you're not in complete control. (not suggesting the OP is out of control, by the way).
__________________
.

'03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^
chubbs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-05-2009, 04:28 PM   #3 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Asheth's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Posts: 917
Drives: 09 Blk 6mt
Rep Power: 19
Asheth will become famous soon enough
Send a message via Skype™ to Asheth
Default

I learned as someone already suggested by renting a vehicle and driving that. In Germany almost every car is manual and I didn't know how to drive one until I had to with my ex-girlfriends car.

I say rent a little golf and have at it. Practicing stopping and going I think is the best way set up cones or something to represent lights and cars. When you think you have it down and you get in traffic stop and go can have you uneasy again. But once you learn you will never forget seriously. Also one thing I would add is every car is different from where the clutch engages so that you feel the stutter to going in reverse.
__________________
180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.
Asheth is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-06-2009, 02:07 AM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Crash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1,853
Drives: 02 Corvette Z06
Rep Power: 591
Crash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by chubbs View Post
This is very interesting - I don't know about America, but here in England, if you take your driving test in an Automatic you're not allowed to drive a Manual until you've passed the test in a Manual.

Personally, I cannot imagine letting anyone loose in a 370z if they've never driven a manual before, without tuition. This is a seriously powerful rear wheel drive sports car and it's potentially very dangerous, if you're not in complete control. (not suggesting the OP is out of control, by the way).
I honestly don't think the Z is that powerful. I've driven a LOT of fast cars. The Z is about on par (power-wise) with an LS1 F-body. But you're still right that it shouldn't be the learning car for someone to learn manual. I can imagine that someone may let the clutch out a little to fast in a turn and spin the car.

I've taught a few people how to drive stick, and I use my 90 300zx to do it! It's the perfect car to learn on... Not too much or too little torque and an easy clutch to boot!
__________________
2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled
2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary
Crash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-06-2009, 10:54 AM   #5 (permalink)
Base Member
 
EvilEvo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: GA
Posts: 19
Drives: 06 Evo IX MR
Rep Power: 18
EvilEvo is on a distinguished road
Default

My 350Z Track Model was my first manual car ever. It was the one i learned to drive stick on. I had it pretty much down in a day and a half. Then I practiced on steep hills. I think the Z is an easy car to learn on actually.

Believe me, once you learn stick you'll never want to go back to auto, at least that how I feel.
EvilEvo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-06-2009, 05:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Crash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1,853
Drives: 02 Corvette Z06
Rep Power: 591
Crash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond reputeCrash has a reputation beyond repute
Default

^^^ I agree. I learned to drive on an auto. (C4 Corvette... Who had a manual C4?)

I won't buy a car now if it's not a manual. I just HATE driving autos... It's so boring and the auto NEVER shifts like I want it to. It's either too early or too late and that just annoys me.
__________________
2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled
2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary
Crash is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
6 speed manual without the clutch pedal Nissan370z Nissan 370Z General Discussions 24 07-24-2011 08:09 AM
S-tune Nismo 370Z parts manual revealed 11.06.08 AK370Z Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 14 04-29-2010 09:45 AM
nextautos: Driven: 2009 Nissan 370Z nogoodname Nissan 370Z General Discussions 13 01-23-2010 12:09 AM
Automatic/manual seats in 370z? wj4 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10 01-09-2009 06:01 PM
2009 370Z Owners manual Zat_Zuma Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12 12-08-2008 03:23 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:14 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2