Former Z Owner's Rant about the 370z

mantella87 · 04-20-2012, 11:54 AM

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.

Red__Zed · 04-20-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

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.

mantella87 · 04-20-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

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

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.

Red__Zed · 04-20-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

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.

mantella87 · 04-20-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

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.

mhcoss · 04-21-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

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.

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

shadoquad · 04-21-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

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.

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mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 16	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.