Driving a New Z home

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-16-2013, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verda7junior

I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed.

The break in schedule in the owners manual says:

During the first 1,200 miles follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow.
Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

This. Personally, I would also mask the front bumper, 1/4 of the hood and fenders, and the quarter panel and fender edges. Even if you're not worried about paint chips, at least your new Z is somewhat protected.

MistahGurgle · 10-16-2013, 05:09 PM

Well i bought her home yesterday. Didn't get any chips or scratches just lots of bugs. Now its time for me to learn to drive stick. As I was pulling out of the dealers lot i stalled it 3 times

Needless to say there were many eyes on me

I also made a thread in the new owners section.

Mt Tam I am · 10-16-2013, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahGurgle

Well i bought her home yesterday. Didn't get any chips or scratches just lots of bugs. Now its time for me to learn to drive stick. As I was pulling out of the dealers lot i stalled it 3 times

Needless to say there were many eyes on me

I also made a thread in the new owners section.

Our clutches leave something to be desired. It is a numb feeling without the helper spring being replaced. Although I bought a set I never installed them as the clutch is not that hard to learn as is as it turns out.

Congratulations on the purchase of such a fine automobile.

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-16-2013, 05:35 PM

Coming from a 350Z, I never really had a problem with the 370Z clutch, clutch feel, engagement point, etc. I actually prefer it over my cousin's S2K. I don't know, maybe I just got used to the Z transmissions.

10-16-2013, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
MistahGurgle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 24 Drives: 2013 M6 Black 370z Rep Power: 13	Well i bought her home yesterday. Didn't get any chips or scratches just lots of bugs. Now its time for me to learn to drive stick. As I was pulling out of the dealers lot i stalled it 3 times Needless to say there were many eyes on me I also made a thread in the new owners section. __________________ Gurgle\| FI CBE and HFC has been ordered\|

10-16-2013, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3662	Coming from a 350Z, I never really had a problem with the 370Z clutch, clutch feel, engagement point, etc. I actually prefer it over my cousin's S2K. I don't know, maybe I just got used to the Z transmissions. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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