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Old 08-27-2009, 11:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Quote from Edmunds "Although Nissan's six-speed manual gearbox has proven a bit troublesome in the 370Z and the Infiniti G35/G37, in proper working order, it's a nice piece for the roadster. We like the highly mechanical feel of moving the shifter in its linkage and the heavy clutch, because they suit the personality of the Z-car, which isn't a delicate thing."

Ok, I know the article was for the roadster, but since I'm still deciding between a 7AT vs. 6MT coupe and since the transmission I'm sure is the same in both cars, can someone tell me:


1. So what is so troublesome with the 6MT- Difficult to drive smooth? Haven't really heard about any mechanical issues with it though.

2. Is the clutch really that heavy?
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Quote from Edmunds "Although Nissan's six-speed manual gearbox has proven a bit troublesome in the 370Z and the Infiniti G35/G37, in proper working order, it's a nice piece for the roadster. We like the highly mechanical feel of moving the shifter in its linkage and the heavy clutch, because they suit the personality of the Z-car, which isn't a delicate thing."

Ok, I know the article was for the roadster, but since I'm still deciding between a 7AT vs. 6MT coupe and since the transmission I'm sure is the same in both cars, can someone tell me:


1. So what is so troublesome with the 6MT- Difficult to drive smooth? Haven't really heard about any mechanical issues with it though.

2. Is the clutch really that heavy?


1. nothing is wrong

2. no
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yea thats a crock.. my Z is a daily driver and I have zero complaints/problems after every drive ;-)
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1. nothing is wrong

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yea thats a crock.. my Z is a daily driver and I have zero complaints/problems after every drive ;-)
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Quote from Edmunds "Although Nissan's six-speed manual gearbox has proven a bit troublesome in the 370Z and the Infiniti G35/G37, in proper working order, it's a nice piece for the roadster. We like the highly mechanical feel of moving the shifter in its linkage and the heavy clutch, because they suit the personality of the Z-car, which isn't a delicate thing."

Ok, I know the article was for the roadster, but since I'm still deciding between a 7AT vs. 6MT coupe and since the transmission I'm sure is the same in both cars, can someone tell me:


1. So what is so troublesome with the 6MT- Difficult to drive smooth? Haven't really heard about any mechanical issues with it though.

2. Is the clutch really that heavy?
There both good choices some like to bang gears and some like to blip thru the gears and opt to keep in drive when in heavy traffic. You can test drive both and you decide what's right for you. good luck!
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Heavy clutch? You're joking right? Exactly what other vehicles are these guys testing? Short - maybe in comparison with others. Quick engagement - uh quick engagement = faster shifting times = duh. Heavy - no.
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What the hells that mean Heavy Clutch, they suit the personality of the Z-car. Are they saying manual drivers are cavemen or what?
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The 370 has possably the lightest clutch ive ever drove in a sports car, when I first test drove the mt I jumped from mt wifes mustang GT to the Z and damm near put the pedal thru the floor.
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Damn those Mustang Clutches!
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Could anyone who has experience with the S2000 and now drives a 370Z, please compare the clutch / shifter feel, between the two?

I learned to track with the S2000 and it was by far the best manual that I have ever driven....> light / easy to press clutch with mid level uptake and no chatter, while the shifter was silky smooth, not notchy or requiring any muscling to get it into the next gear.
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Sorry can't comment but ahh nice avatar...
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Heavy? I've driven Everything from Civics, BMW's, to Rx7's I can't say the clutch is heavy at all, me personally I would love to have it a little heavier
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the problem is the driver....not the car
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No, not a heavy clutch, coming from Mustangs, this clutch is much lighter, I think it's even lighter feel then my Mini Cooper S. My biggest complaint is that it's noisy, you can search for vids on here regarding that. Seams to be part of the design from what I've researched, so not too concerned about it. No mechanical problems and I just past 11K miles. Drive both before you buy, but Syncro Rev match is awesome in the MT6.
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