Former Z Owner's Rant about the 370z

wstar · 04-20-2012, 02:40 PM

My paddle shifters are butter-smooth /troll

christian370z · 04-20-2012, 03:25 PM

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.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-20-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

My paddle shifters are butter-smooth /troll

I must have a bad Z, my paddles are too notchy, not as reffined as the honda accord paddles...

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 03:27 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.

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

NYBladeZ · 04-20-2012, 03:29 PM

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

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I must have a bad Z, my paddles are too notchy, not as reffined as the honda accord paddles...

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

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-20-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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

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

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

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

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

Streetlife · 04-20-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

My paddle shifters are butter-smooth /troll

Mine are too!

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-20-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Streetlife

Mine are too!

Damn 2 to 1. I hope there's a TSB for my notchy paddles shifters? I shoulda bought a S2k.

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.

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.

chrisz · 04-20-2012, 07:52 PM

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.

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.

04-20-2012, 02:40 PM	#211 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	My paddle shifters are butter-smooth /troll __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

04-20-2012, 03:25 PM	#212 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	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. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

04-20-2012, 03:29 PM	#215 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	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	#221 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	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	#225 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	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

04-20-2012, 07:52 PM	#224 (permalink)
chrisz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 14 Drives: 12 pearl white 370? Rep Power: 13	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.

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