I am reading......

nicknick · 03-09-2010, 09:29 PM

about a few manual transmission problems on this forum. The auto seems to be immune. Does this innovative transmission have more than its fair share of problems or is it (as I am guessing) have more to do with the aggressive driving styles by some of our forum members?

AK370Z · 03-09-2010, 09:49 PM

What manual transmission problems?

I'm at 16,500 miles. No complain. 6 speed manual

370Zvetlana · 03-09-2010, 09:50 PM

stop reading the post of ppl learning to drive MT lol...

I smell burnt toast hahaha

nicknick · 03-09-2010, 10:00 PM

yeah you're probably right.....people learning to drive.

Matt · 03-10-2010, 06:16 AM

The most common complaint is some "clunkiness" between 1st and 2nd. This can be all but eliminated by reaching medium-high rpms and shifting a little slower. If I shift at 3k RPM very quickly, I'll definitely feel it though. It's not horrible, it just isn't as smooth as other shifts.

Outside of that, there have been some comments on whether or not to keep SRM on, some issues with short-throw shifters, and, previously mentioned, people that just don't know how to drive. None of these really represent a glaring issue with the 6MT in the 370z.

kenchan · 03-10-2010, 06:34 AM

The only problem I read here was a guy with a bad 6th syncro. All others were newb errors.

USMCASA · 03-10-2010, 08:30 AM

yes it is clunky and the only problem i've had(which has occured anymore) was with the clutch pedal having no pressure till it got about 2 inches off the floor. i immediately took the car back to the dealer and by the time i got there the problem had gone away. the faint noise and clunky vibration i now know is normal though the dealer did replace my clutch release bearing monday.

AndyZ · 03-10-2010, 10:34 AM

I was the one had bad tranny
grinding 2nd 5th and 6th
dealer took care of it. Perfect right now

FuszNissan · 03-10-2010, 10:39 AM

Tranny's grind and the engines burn oil......

kielbasa16 · 03-10-2010, 10:42 AM

Then theres this thread I came across a few days ago:
She's acting up....

6MT · 03-10-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

What manual transmission problems?

I'm at 16,500 miles. No complain. 6 speed manual

..... what manual transmission problems?

nuTinmuch · 03-10-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Tranny's grind and the engines burn oil......

See, if Nissan knew how to make a proper car the engine would leak oil onto the tranny, lubricating it with unicorn transmission magic. Conversely, this would cool the engine while enhancing Nismo stickers to give +50HP per red letter.

Trust me. I read it on the internet.

Brendan@Bwalk · 03-10-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

See, if Nissan knew how to make a proper car the engine would leak oil onto the tranny, lubricating it with unicorn transmission magic. Conversely, this would cool the engine while enhancing Nismo stickers to give +50HP per red letter.

Trust me. I read it on the internet.

Never underestimate the power of unicorn magic.

PapoZalsa · 03-10-2010, 07:45 PM

People just need to learn to drive MT!

Slynky · 03-10-2010, 09:08 PM

Well, I'm nearly 59 and I have only owned one AT in my life (Germany, of all places). I have a lot of experience driving MT. And, I think the MT in the Z could be better. I live in Georgia and I have about given up babying the shifter into 2nd gear when the car is cold. So much so that I now take off in 2nd gear for the first 5-7 minutes of driving. Even after warming up, I don't see how the car will ever perform a half-second shift to 2nd gear--needed to get somewhere near it's 0-60 speed specification. Actually, my Nissan pickup shifts better to 2nd gear.

Having said that, remember it only appears there are lots of problems with the MT and shifting because, as has been pointed out to me and as I understood already, when things work as they should, people rarely pop on and say, "My MT works good.".

Also, I've read (scanned over) some people having a few issues with the AT. Can't remember if it was with the paddle shifters or off the console shifting.

03-09-2010, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	I am reading...... about a few manual transmission problems on this forum. The auto seems to be immune. Does this innovative transmission have more than its fair share of problems or is it (as I am guessing) have more to do with the aggressive driving styles by some of our forum members?

03-09-2010, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-10-2010, 06:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	The most common complaint is some "clunkiness" between 1st and 2nd. This can be all but eliminated by reaching medium-high rpms and shifting a little slower. If I shift at 3k RPM very quickly, I'll definitely feel it though. It's not horrible, it just isn't as smooth as other shifts. Outside of that, there have been some comments on whether or not to keep SRM on, some issues with short-throw shifters, and, previously mentioned, people that just don't know how to drive. None of these really represent a glaring issue with the 6MT in the 370z. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

03-10-2010, 10:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
AndyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Santa clara Age: 34 Posts: 334 Drives: Ford Escort "100HP" Rep Power: 15	I was the one had bad tranny grinding 2nd 5th and 6th dealer took care of it. Perfect right now __________________ NOR CAL TT Z34 Next - Built Engine / V-tec?

03-10-2010, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Tranny's grind and the engines burn oil...... __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-09-2010, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
370Zvetlana Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 131 Drives: 2009 370Z Black MT Rep Power: 15	stop reading the post of ppl learning to drive MT lol... I smell burnt toast hahaha

03-09-2010, 10:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	yeah you're probably right.....people learning to drive.

03-10-2010, 06:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	The only problem I read here was a guy with a bad 6th syncro. All others were newb errors.

03-10-2010, 08:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	yes it is clunky and the only problem i've had(which has occured anymore) was with the clutch pedal having no pressure till it got about 2 inches off the floor. i immediately took the car back to the dealer and by the time i got there the problem had gone away. the faint noise and clunky vibration i now know is normal though the dealer did replace my clutch release bearing monday.

03-10-2010, 10:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 16	Then theres this thread I came across a few days ago: She's acting up....

03-10-2010, 07:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	People just need to learn to drive MT! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

03-10-2010, 09:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 16	Well, I'm nearly 59 and I have only owned one AT in my life (Germany, of all places). I have a lot of experience driving MT. And, I think the MT in the Z could be better. I live in Georgia and I have about given up babying the shifter into 2nd gear when the car is cold. So much so that I now take off in 2nd gear for the first 5-7 minutes of driving. Even after warming up, I don't see how the car will ever perform a half-second shift to 2nd gear--needed to get somewhere near it's 0-60 speed specification. Actually, my Nissan pickup shifts better to 2nd gear. Having said that, remember it only appears there are lots of problems with the MT and shifting because, as has been pointed out to me and as I understood already, when things work as they should, people rarely pop on and say, "My MT works good.". Also, I've read (scanned over) some people having a few issues with the AT. Can't remember if it was with the paddle shifters or off the console shifting. __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

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