370z manual grind?

ImportConvert · 12-10-2011, 01:58 PM

Looks like 2011 was the bad year based on the small sample here, even counting the one vote as an accident. id like to know if anything was changed to improve the issue.

happytheman · 12-10-2011, 02:14 PM

No problems whatsoever. Get the manual. Even better if you get the Sport Package!

mantella87 · 12-10-2011, 03:18 PM

2011 Manual here, no grinding whatsoever. Just hit 6k miles. 1st to 2nd shifts are usually notchy when cold, but no grinding.

zeddreaming · 12-10-2011, 06:39 PM

no grinding for me

kenchan · 12-10-2011, 06:52 PM

most cars are kinda stiff while new but shouldn't grind unless one really screws up the timing on the shifting or defective syncro's.

i think i read one or two with 2009's that had bad 5th or 6th syncro's.

ImportConvert · 12-10-2011, 08:25 PM

*sigh*

Let the thread live please, mods. I can't help it that "there's always one..."

Zemurray · 12-10-2011, 09:07 PM

No car is good enough for you I think.

FL 4Motion · 12-10-2011, 10:22 PM

just voted, '10 with no issues. It's a bit clunky (normal though) when cold, but once warmed up, just fine. It's not the most buttery smooth 6mt ever, but it works just fine.

15K miles total with 6 track days in there to boot. FYI, will be switching out very soon to redline mt 85, not cause there's anything wrong, but just to improve/improve quality of the fluid in there since it sees a decent amount of track time every year.

IC, you should go to a dealership and test drive both again and honestly, either trans is very good, you won't go wrong with either unless you pick a manual but in your heart really wanted an auto or vice versa.

KaienZ34 · 12-10-2011, 10:31 PM

I've had both AT and MT 370's. The MT was more fun to drive the AT was faster (easier to hook up) at the track. So it's really up to you, if i had to do it all over i'd just get the nismo so MT it would be.

anthonyy · 12-11-2011, 04:40 AM

'11 here and loving it! Almost 4k miles - smooth shifting with stock shifter and tran fluid.

Dembflyr · 12-11-2011, 07:05 AM

I had 5th and 6th gear synchro issues at 6000 miles.

Transmission was changed and I've had no issues aside from the normal complaints with the 6sp.

I'm at 18000 miles and have been TT for 6000.

ImportConvert · 12-11-2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

just voted, '10 with no issues. It's a bit clunky (normal though) when cold, but once warmed up, just fine. It's not the most buttery smooth 6mt ever, but it works just fine.

15K miles total with 6 track days in there to boot. FYI, will be switching out very soon to redline mt 85, not cause there's anything wrong, but just to improve/improve quality of the fluid in there since it sees a decent amount of track time every year.

IC, you should go to a dealership and test drive both again and honestly, either trans is very good, you won't go wrong with either unless you pick a manual but in your heart really wanted an auto or vice versa.

I am used to tremecs, so clunky and notchy is no big deal to me. I am just worried about the integrity of the product after reading this forum, which as I said already, has probably painted things in the worst possible light, as it seems over half of you have had problems with the m6 transmission.

Mt Tam I am · 12-11-2011, 09:47 AM

Grinding is purely operator error on this end. Twice comes to mind on my 2009.

Trying to be as fast as the throttle blip that the syncro sports package offers, while turned off. Not a reason to not buy an automatic.

PapoZalsa · 12-11-2011, 01:26 PM

Grinding and bad syncros are reasons, but there could be a lot of others including the driver.

Red__Zed · 12-11-2011, 01:43 PM

wow, kind of surprised at the results

View Poll Results: Have you had problems with your manual transmission?
2009, no problems with the manual	48	24.74%
2009, have had issues with the manual	19	9.79%
2010, no issues with the manual	29	14.95%
2010, have had issues with the manaul	14	7.22%
2011, no issues with the manual	18	9.28%
2011, have had issues with the manual	14	7.22%
2012, no issues with the manual	15	7.73%
2012, have had issues with the manual	10	5.15%
I bought an automatic.	15	7.73%
Take me to results.	12	6.19%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 194. You may not vote on this poll

12-10-2011, 02:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	No problems whatsoever. Get the manual. Even better if you get the Sport Package! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

12-10-2011, 10:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	I've had both AT and MT 370's. The MT was more fun to drive the AT was faster (easier to hook up) at the track. So it's really up to you, if i had to do it all over i'd just get the nismo so MT it would be. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

12-11-2011, 07:05 AM	#26 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	I had 5th and 6th gear synchro issues at 6000 miles. Transmission was changed and I've had no issues aside from the normal complaints with the 6sp. I'm at 18000 miles and have been TT for 6000. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

12-11-2011, 09:47 AM	#28 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	Grinding is purely operator error on this end. Twice comes to mind on my 2009. Trying to be as fast as the throttle blip that the syncro sports package offers, while turned off. Not a reason to not buy an automatic. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

12-10-2011, 01:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	Looks like 2011 was the bad year based on the small sample here, even counting the one vote as an accident. id like to know if anything was changed to improve the issue.

12-10-2011, 03:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	2011 Manual here, no grinding whatsoever. Just hit 6k miles. 1st to 2nd shifts are usually notchy when cold, but no grinding.

12-10-2011, 06:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
zeddreaming Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bloomingdale Posts: 51 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 13	no grinding for me

12-10-2011, 06:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	most cars are kinda stiff while new but shouldn't grind unless one really screws up the timing on the shifting or defective syncro's. i think i read one or two with 2009's that had bad 5th or 6th syncro's.

12-10-2011, 08:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	sigh Let the thread live please, mods. I can't help it that "there's always one..."

12-10-2011, 09:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
Zemurray Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: La Grange, KY Posts: 117 Drives: 78 280z, 40th 370z Rep Power: 13	No car is good enough for you I think.

12-10-2011, 10:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	just voted, '10 with no issues. It's a bit clunky (normal though) when cold, but once warmed up, just fine. It's not the most buttery smooth 6mt ever, but it works just fine. 15K miles total with 6 track days in there to boot. FYI, will be switching out very soon to redline mt 85, not cause there's anything wrong, but just to improve/improve quality of the fluid in there since it sees a decent amount of track time every year. IC, you should go to a dealership and test drive both again and honestly, either trans is very good, you won't go wrong with either unless you pick a manual but in your heart really wanted an auto or vice versa.

12-11-2011, 04:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	'11 here and loving it! Almost 4k miles - smooth shifting with stock shifter and tran fluid.

12-11-2011, 01:26 PM	#29 (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	Grinding and bad syncros are reasons, but there could be a lot of others including the driver. __________________ 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

12-11-2011, 01:43 PM	#30 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	wow, kind of surprised at the results

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