Finally test drove the 370z 6MT...

zman1910 · 10-13-2010, 06:03 PM

The auto is significantly faster......kinda sucks. I've had 2 6MT 350Z's and the 370Z 6MT didn't feel any faster than my most recent 350Z. I feel as if Nissan overrates their engines. Either that or the 6MT just isn't very efficient at putting the power down. I think it's time for a transmission redesign.

That high 4 second run is about the only one I've seen in a mag. Most of them are in the 5.0-5.5 range, which is nothing spectacular these days. I've seen autos run low 13's pretty consistently at the track here and trap >106mph

RDGR12 · 10-13-2010, 06:10 PM

You're not alone. I also felt the same way with the power on the 'butt dyno'. I, too, also drove the 6MT.

sonic370 · 10-13-2010, 07:35 PM

i also had a 6mt 05 and the clutch on it did seem a little firmer.
and when i test drove the 370 the clutch had a soft feel to it.

i knew i wanted the auto but i drove the 09 mt just to make sure.

this ain't your grandaddys slush box....

280z/300zx · 10-13-2010, 08:12 PM

This has been discussed before and was attributed to the drive by wire system nissan uses. If you look under the modifications section there was some kind of a sensor mod that when attached to the sensor near the gas pedal basically brought the car to life by changing the signal of the drive by wire. There is no doubt the 370z is faster than the 350z, especially an 06. Feel however is a different perception.

It's been said before, the 370z is a step up over the 350z but nothing crazy. A lot of 350z owners don't feel the step up is enough to lure them into another new car loan.

Matt · 10-15-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by zman1910

The auto is significantly faster......

Ty Weezy · 10-15-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

This...not sure how the auto is faster? I have driven both autos and manuals and never felt like the auto was faster.

PapoZalsa · 10-15-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zman1910

The auto is significantly faster......

Maybe 1 or 2 milliseconds...

xfrgtr · 10-16-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zman1910

the auto is significantly faster......kinda sucks. I've had 2 6mt 350z's and the 370z 6mt didn't feel any faster than my most recent 350z. I feel as if nissan overrates their engines. Either that or the 6mt just isn't very efficient at putting the power down. I think it's time for a transmission redesign.

That high 4 second run is about the only one i've seen in a mag. Most of them are in the 5.0-5.5 range, which is nothing spectacular these days. I've seen autos run low 13's pretty consistently at the track here and trap >106mph

lol

10-13-2010, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
zman1910 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FL Posts: 361 Drives: 2011 Audi S4 Rep Power: 430	The auto is significantly faster......kinda sucks. I've had 2 6MT 350Z's and the 370Z 6MT didn't feel any faster than my most recent 350Z. I feel as if Nissan overrates their engines. Either that or the 6MT just isn't very efficient at putting the power down. I think it's time for a transmission redesign. That high 4 second run is about the only one I've seen in a mag. Most of them are in the 5.0-5.5 range, which is nothing spectacular these days. I've seen autos run low 13's pretty consistently at the track here and trap >106mph Last edited by zman1910; 10-13-2010 at 06:06 PM.

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10-13-2010, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
RDGR12 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Bruno, CA Posts: 90 Drives: An Old Beater Rep Power: 18	You're not alone. I also felt the same way with the power on the 'butt dyno'. I, too, also drove the 6MT.

10-13-2010, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	i also had a 6mt 05 and the clutch on it did seem a little firmer. and when i test drove the 370 the clutch had a soft feel to it. i knew i wanted the auto but i drove the 09 mt just to make sure. this ain't your grandaddys slush box....

10-13-2010, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 274	This has been discussed before and was attributed to the drive by wire system nissan uses. If you look under the modifications section there was some kind of a sensor mod that when attached to the sensor near the gas pedal basically brought the car to life by changing the signal of the drive by wire. There is no doubt the 370z is faster than the 350z, especially an 06. Feel however is a different perception. It's been said before, the 370z is a step up over the 350z but nothing crazy. A lot of 350z owners don't feel the step up is enough to lure them into another new car loan.