Considering the 370z again

Felix 808 · 10-03-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

I'm really curious though, how do you guys deal with making turns in the Z from a stop? Turn slowly and keep it under 3k at 1st gear? Shift to second as you are turning using the stick shift? Because you definately cannot use the paddles mid turn as your hands won't be able to reach.

I get the feeling that the paddles were designed for the track and not practical use on the streets.

Why would you worry about keeping it under 3k

, it redlines at 7.5k & This engine loves the revs. I have not had trouble upshifting mid turn.

YMMV

Amuse370z · 10-03-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Why would you worry about keeping it under 3k

, it redlines at 7.5k & This engine loves the revs. I have not had trouble upshifting mid turn.

YMMV

I guess I drive like a grandpa and don't really want to get on it. I shift normally at 3-4k, rarely 5.

I don't see the point of reving it to 4.5k if I'm just making a left turn from a stop sign either. I also prefer not to shift in the middle of a turn...

Felix 808 · 10-03-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

I guess I drive like a grandpa and don't really want to get on it. I shift normally at 3-4k, rarely 5.

I don't see the point of reving it to 4.5k if I'm just making a left turn from a stop sign either. I also prefer not to shift in the middle of a turn...

Understandable, I drive that way a lot around town as well, but in the canyons, it's rev time