New owner. 2nd gear issues.

SurfDog · 04-02-2013, 12:24 PM

I hated my OEM clutch so I put in a JWT clutch/flywheel.(Sooooooo much better) Now my clutch feels like a clutch should, but I still need to get her up to 4k RPM for the shift to feel good and smooth. Its my DD but i still get on her... Apparently the Z likes it a bit rough.

b15 · 04-02-2013, 04:06 PM

My Z does the same thing when driving slow/shifting at a low RPM. I've found the best spot to shift into 2nd is around 3-3.5k RPM.

I'm quickly learning there's lots of mechanical sounds with this trans. Take off in first at a low RPM and it sounds like it's going to fall apart.

ZMan8 · 04-02-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

My Z does the same thing when driving slow/shifting at a low RPM. I've found the best spot to shift into 2nd is around 3-3.5k RPM.

I'm quickly learning there's lots of mechanical sounds with this trans. Take off in first at a low RPM and it sounds like it's going to fall apart.

I shift at 2k rpm no problem, I think many of you are shifting too quickly. With the 370Z, you have to pause for the 1-2 shift. And I really mean pause and take your time. The lower the rpm the more critical this.

Davey · 04-02-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I shift at 2k rpm no problem, I think many of you are shifting too quickly. With the 370Z, you have to pause for the 1-2 shift. And I really mean pause and take your time. The lower the rpm the more critical this.

This is true. When shifting at low RPM it's best to shift slow and deliberately. If you let it it rev up a little (4,000 RPM or so) it feels quite a bit slicker.

hadokenuh · 04-02-2013, 04:24 PM

I agree with the above.

Somebody on the board has said (and I totally agree): drive fast shift fast, drive slow shift slow. It works.

Leuz · 04-02-2013, 05:13 PM

My 2 cents, speaking with one of the few sales man that showed me a Z once (and let me test-push it a little), he stated that you should always rev up +3.5k to shift, especially lower gears. He was saying "like the Porsche..."

ZMan8 · 04-02-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Leuz

My 2 cents, speaking with one of the few sales man that showed me a Z once (and let me test-push it a little), he stated that you should always rev up +3.5k to shift, especially lower gears. He was saying "like the Porsche..."

Magic Bus · 04-02-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I shift at 2k rpm no problem, I think many of you are shifting too quickly. With the 370Z, you have to pause for the 1-2 shift. And I really mean pause and take your time. The lower the rpm the more critical this.

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Originally Posted by hadokenuh

I agree with the above.

Somebody on the board has said (and I totally agree): drive fast shift fast, drive slow shift slow. It works.

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Originally Posted by Davey

This is true. When shifting at low RPM it's best to shift slow and deliberately. If you let it it rev up a little (4,000 RPM or so) it feels quite a bit slicker.

with all three above. You'll get the feel after a little while.

DIGItonium · 04-02-2013, 06:56 PM

On a different gear... I pulled my arm muscle earlier today trying to get in reverse. It won't go in at all. I had to shift to some other gear, then I was able to get in. Lately reverse has been a bit stubborn. It hasn't even been a year with this new transmission.

kenchan · 04-02-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

On a different gear... I pulled my arm muscle earlier today trying to get in reverse. It won't go in at all. I had to shift to some other gear, then I was able to get in. Lately reverse has been a bit stubborn. It hasn't even been a year with this new transmission.

that's pretty normal. i usually double or triple clutch into reverse and if that doesn't work i let the car roll a few inches forward in 1st, then shift into reverse. just dont force it. another way is to park the car in reverse. then the collar is already lined up when you're ready to back out.

same goes for 1st gear at a stop. sometimes (doesnt matter 370Z or any other MT car) does not go into 1st. so wat i do is while the car is still rolling for the stop, i shift into 1st gate breifly (no need to clutch out), and then into neutral and clutch out while i wait for the light. the collar is lined up so the next time you shift into 1st, it goes in the first try.

a little trick i found along the way.

forza370z · 04-02-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Is it brand new? The gearbox will be notchy for awhile, and but should improve after a few weeks of driving. I shift under 3k RPM as well, and it's nice. One thing to consider is switching out the gearbox fluids with Redline.

That's only because you've gained muscle after a few weeks of driving.

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I shift at 2k rpm no problem, I think many of you are shifting too quickly. With the 370Z, you have to pause for the 1-2 shift. And I really mean pause and take your time. The lower the rpm the more critical this.

DIGItonium · 04-03-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

that's pretty normal. i usually double or triple clutch into reverse and if that doesn't work i let the car roll a few inches forward in 1st, then shift into reverse....

Agreed... happens with the 350Z as well.

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Originally Posted by forza370z

That's only because you've gained muscle after a few weeks of driving.

I don't know what you're talking about. My arm is just fine. See below.

speedfreek · 04-03-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

I don't know what you're talking about. My arm is just fine. See below.

You must have a RHD 370Z...

Haboob · 04-03-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

You must have a RHD 370Z...

That or we've identified the problem.

04-02-2013, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	I hated my OEM clutch so I put in a JWT clutch/flywheel.(Sooooooo much better) Now my clutch feels like a clutch should, but I still need to get her up to 4k RPM for the shift to feel good and smooth. Its my DD but i still get on her... Apparently the Z likes it a bit rough. Haboob likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

04-02-2013, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	On a different gear... I pulled my arm muscle earlier today trying to get in reverse. It won't go in at all. I had to shift to some other gear, then I was able to get in. Lately reverse has been a bit stubborn. It hasn't even been a year with this new transmission. __________________

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04-02-2013, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	My Z does the same thing when driving slow/shifting at a low RPM. I've found the best spot to shift into 2nd is around 3-3.5k RPM. I'm quickly learning there's lots of mechanical sounds with this trans. Take off in first at a low RPM and it sounds like it's going to fall apart.

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hadokenuh Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 186 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	I agree with the above. Somebody on the board has said (and I totally agree): drive fast shift fast, drive slow shift slow. It works.

04-02-2013, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	My 2 cents, speaking with one of the few sales man that showed me a Z once (and let me test-push it a little), he stated that you should always rev up +3.5k to shift, especially lower gears. He was saying "like the Porsche..."