Former Z Owner's Rant about the 370z

mantella87 · 04-20-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

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.

Red__Zed · 04-20-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

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.

Why not have both?

shadoquad · 04-20-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Why not have both?

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.

Davey · 04-21-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

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.

onzedge · 04-21-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

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.

Red__Zed · 04-21-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

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.

:lessthanthree:

NYBladeZ · 04-20-2012, 03:29 PM

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

NYBladeZ · 04-20-2012, 04:14 PM

Buttersmooth yay! Fun factor nay! Haha sorry I couldn't help it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-20-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

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.

Couldn't help it.

NYBladeZ · 04-20-2012, 08:44 PM

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.

gofaster87 · 04-21-2012, 12:13 PM

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.

NYBladeZ · 04-21-2012, 12:21 PM

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.

Red__Zed · 04-21-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

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.

Skeeterbop · 04-21-2012, 03:31 PM

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.

christian370z · 04-21-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Most manual transmissions will hold big power with a clutch upgrade as long as you don't power shift.

You're right, there are some manual transmissions that grenade pretty easily though or at a minimum can't handle massive power, like the 6sp MT in Evos.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Why not have both?

I wouldn't mind if we had both. I just feel like the Z's shift feel is not as terrible as many people on here make it seem, granted I'm probably not as experienced as some.

04-20-2012, 03:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	Don't get me started on the Clutch Slave Cylinder.... __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-20-2012, 04:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	Buttersmooth yay! Fun factor nay! Haha sorry I couldn't help it. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-20-2012, 08:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	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. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-21-2012, 12:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	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. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-21-2012, 03:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	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. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

04-21-2012, 12:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
gofaster87 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 57 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 14	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.

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