I agree with the sound but its because Nissan restricted the motor excessively with the cats and catbacks. Throw some HFC's/test pipes and the catback of your choice and you'll be in love.

Yes!

The feel of the transmissoin and how well it actually performs are two different things. You can't compare a Z to an economy car. The transmission is more directly linked, and there is much more power in the Z. If you drive a manual Toyota Yaris, you may as well be driving an automatic it is so effortless and smooth. When you drive a manual 'Vette, it feels like you are trying to use the brake lever on an old roller coaster.

That's really not true. Tons of high power cars come with great feeling transmissions.

less and less every year though. Manual trans is a dying breed

My 2004 Mustang GT transmission felt way better. Sure the clutch was heavier but when I added a pro 5.0 shifter it was great. I'm sure the current 5.0 probably feels as good with a short shifter as well. No offense to the Z but the manual transmission is not good, sure it performs and holds up but when it comes to "feeling good" it fails.

TR3650 was a nice transmission!

Yeah I'm not saying power is the only factor that determines transmission feel. Obviously it's not. But transmission feel and transmission quality aren't the same. It sounds like people on here are quick to call a transmission inferior just because 2nd gear is rough in the cold.

I agree that, yes, there is more to a transmission than feel. But, when I (and many others) buy a sporty car, a slick shifting transmission is a critical area in deciding how fun the car is.

The z's transmission has no negative impact on things like lap times, and it doesn't appear to functionally inhibit the car at all. It just doesn't put a smile on your face the way an rx8 transmission does.

So true, it is an integral part of the driving experience, and nothing could really compensate for an unpleasant gearbox. Thinking of that RX-8 transmission always makes me happy.

My paddle shifters are butter-smooth /troll

I'd rather sacrifice some shifting feel for a transmission that has thus far held up to the most powerful forced induction setups with little more than a clutch/PP upgrade. That is very impressive in my opinion.

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I must have a bad Z, my paddles are too notchy, not as reffined as the honda accord paddles...
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Most manual transmissions will hold big power with a clutch upgrade as long as you don't power shift. :tup:

Don't get me started on the Clutch Slave Cylinder....

Honda added paddles to the Accord? Oooo look at them all upscale and sporty now. :icon17:

Yeah... haven't you heard? And its RWD now. Watch out vette. :roflpuke2:

I guess they weren't bullshitting with their "THE ONE" commercial. :icon18:

Mine are too!:happydance:

Damn 2 to 1. I hope there's a TSB for my notchy paddles shifters? I shoulda bought a S2k.:driving:
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Buttersmooth yay! Fun factor nay! Haha sorry I couldn't help it.

:03 second paddle shifts yeeeey. .05 if you're lucky? To 1second shifts naaay!. Couldn't help it... fun is subjective to your driving goal. :driving:

Couldn't help it. :roflpuke2:

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The wife and I just ordered our first z a couple weeks ago. The wait already sucks. We test drove mustangs, camaros, miatas, a very used carrera, and the z. The mustang had the shortest throw with no notch. We obviously liked the z much more over all, but we both commented on the mustangs short smooth shifts.

Smart choice considering your choices. I would be tempted for the Porsche but a heavily used one is a one small part away from a big repair bill. You will love the Z, somewhere on here I have a list of recommended upgrades you might want to check it out.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...26_4281768.jpg

Why not have both?

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As we can see here in this official scientific chart from the internets, your supposition that one can have a smooth clutch and horse powers is wrong.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1334976375

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I don't understand how poeple figure this. I love the transmission in the Z. Once you feel it out I think its really awesome. Can spin the tires, can cruise around with really smooth shifts.... Maybe i'm just a noob thinking my car has a good tranny

Clutch feel is subjective. I also don't mind the Z's clutch feel. But others like a different feel.

Ive seen many complaints on the feel of the clutch and how people had to get "used to it." From the first test drive till now it has always felt fine too me, never stalled or a had a problem between gears. Ive also driven a wide array of different clutches from stock to triple disks and unsprung.

For me it was less clutch pedal feel and more annoying shifting feel. The Z transmission does the job without a doubt but it doesn't make you feel good about it.

This. The clutch assist is bit different, but it is the gate feel that got me.

After driving a friends V6 mustang at the drag strip last night, I have absolutely no complaints about our clutch or transmission. His tranny felt rather notchy especially when putting it in first gear, and i don't even want to talk about the clutch.

Drive an S2000 and then you'll be ruined for life.

get a blue neon. those things are faaast. i just saw one go here to there like that.