driving manual hard

m4a1mustang · 07-20-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i drive my honda Fit very hard at times... 21K and tranny has not exploded yet.

Probably because even a transmission made out of rice paper could handle the whopping 6hp and 9lb-ft the Fit produces.

kenchan · 07-20-2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Probably because even a transmission made out of rice paper could handle the whopping 6hp and 9lb-ft the Fit produces.

Modshack · 07-20-2010, 10:41 AM

After reading the OP's comments, there is only one conclusion I can come to:

The Dumbing down of America has succeeded beyond our wildest expectations..........

370Zsteve · 07-20-2010, 10:50 AM

Is this an old thread? Did it start on April 1?

370Zsteve · 07-20-2010, 10:51 AM

monty's python slapping fish dance

Cunnos · 07-20-2010, 10:54 AM

To the OP,

I just read on Nissan.com that if you constantly drive at high revs on the highway (especially 3rd and 4th gear) the company will give you a free Nissan Leaf for all the hard work you are doing. Keep up the good job and make sure you stay in 3rd gear most of the time.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-20-2010, 10:54 AM

You know, I love feeling the rush of acceleration almost more than anything... I'll let my lead foot loose if I deem it appropriate and safe (like an empty highway onramp or unoccupied road) whenever possible, but I'm feathering the gas and practically hypermiling other times. Why? Because it saves gas and saves wear and tear on the engine and other drivetrain components. *******. Common. Sense.

If I'm able to exercise restraint with modified cars making almost twice as much power as your stock Z does, why is it so difficult for you to be nice to your NISMO? Are you just that dense?

Jeffblue · 07-20-2010, 11:46 AM

keeping the car in gear when you slow down to a stop, and then depressing the clutch once the revs drop to about 1000 and coming to a complete stop does not cause excess wear, correct?

kenchan · 07-20-2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

keeping the car in gear when you slow down to a stop, and then depressing the clutch once the revs drop to about 1000 and coming to a complete stop does not cause excess wear, correct?

correct, given that you gently downshift into the lower gear.

and i usually clutch-in before the engine goes idle (you can feel a bump in the drivetrain) so probabaly a tad higher than 1K rpm.

Push370zzz · 07-20-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jacknismo

I'm a newb to manual....

Is it ok to constantly switch gears at nearly redline on each gear?

I love speed!

Also, is it ok to cruise on the highway on 3rd or 4th gear the whole time???
i dont care for fuel economy... i just want to rag the hell out of my nismo but not harm the engine...

My nismo is a month old and has 3000 miles already!

are you kidding me, bro-ing out over here bro

Jeffblue · 07-20-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

correct, given that you gently downshift into the lower gear.

and i usually clutch-in before the engine goes idle (you can feel a bump in the drivetrain) so probabaly a tad higher than 1K rpm.

yea i was just approximating. I usually just think of it like, if i need to gradually slow down, i'll downshift into a lower gear, if i need to slow down quickly, i brake, then downshift if i need to speed back up. if i need to stop suddenly, both feet in.

kenchan · 07-20-2010, 12:39 PM

yep, im always in-gear pretty much. i use engine braking a lot especially on my under powered Fit, the a/c has a lot of drag so i can brake quite a bit in traffic.

i just need to watch out for tail gaters cause they wont see my tail lamps when im engine braking.

Jeffblue · 07-20-2010, 12:47 PM

good to hear i'm not the only one. a lot of people just neutral and stop, even if they are going like 50. its just wasting your brakes. i mean, i'm not a proponent of downshifting every gear to slow down, or shifting from 5-2 to slow down, as that is not good for your transmission, but there is obviously a medium

kenchan · 07-20-2010, 01:37 PM

yah, if im going 50 and need to brake quickly i would skip 4th and go directly to 3rd while braking, but otherwise i would downshift to 4th, watch traffic ahead and down shift to 3rd and stop... unless im going to be accelerating quickly again i dont usually shift into 2nd and just coast in 3rd.

area3z · 07-20-2010, 08:03 PM

i call bs on the op

07-20-2010, 10:41 AM	#78 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	After reading the OP's comments, there is only one conclusion I can come to: The Dumbing down of America has succeeded beyond our wildest expectations.......... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

07-20-2010, 10:50 AM	#79 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	Is this an old thread? Did it start on April 1? __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

07-20-2010, 10:51 AM	#80 (permalink)
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07-20-2010, 10:54 AM	#82 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 17	You know, I love feeling the rush of acceleration almost more than anything... I'll let my lead foot loose if I deem it appropriate and safe (like an empty highway onramp or unoccupied road) whenever possible, but I'm feathering the gas and practically hypermiling other times. Why? Because it saves gas and saves wear and tear on the engine and other drivetrain components. *****. Common. Sense. If I'm able to exercise restraint with modified cars making almost twice as much power as your stock Z does, why is it so difficult for you to be nice to your NISMO? Are you just that dense? __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6** - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yep, im always in-gear pretty much. i use engine braking a lot especially on my under powered Fit, the a/c has a lot of drag so i can brake quite a bit in traffic. i just need to watch out for tail gaters cause they wont see my tail lamps when im engine braking.

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	good to hear i'm not the only one. a lot of people just neutral and stop, even if they are going like 50. its just wasting your brakes. i mean, i'm not a proponent of downshifting every gear to slow down, or shifting from 5-2 to slow down, as that is not good for your transmission, but there is obviously a medium

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, if im going 50 and need to brake quickly i would skip 4th and go directly to 3rd while braking, but otherwise i would downshift to 4th, watch traffic ahead and down shift to 3rd and stop... unless im going to be accelerating quickly again i dont usually shift into 2nd and just coast in 3rd.

07-20-2010, 08:03 PM	#90 (permalink)
area3z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT sptourin Rep Power: 15	i call bs on the op