New owner. 2nd gear issues.

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.

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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36573	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.