Need tips how to shift smoothly

jaedub · 05-09-2014, 12:04 PM

Z is definitely one of the toughest car to master when it comes to butter shifting. I would suggest shifting around 2k~2.5k Go easy on the gas and get the momentum going at a linear pace. In another words, try to minimize the jerk of the car or else this will have a ripple effect when your shifting. It takes practice!!

jdsto · 05-09-2014, 12:16 PM

I have seen that a number of members have gone the route of replaceing the clutch pedal with the adjustable one from RJM.

370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies - *RJM Performance.com

Anyone care to chime in on the differences in driving the stock clutch smoothly with the RJM pedal?

jaytirbhaw · 05-09-2014, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdsto

I have seen that a number of members have gone the route of replaceing the clutch pedal with the adjustable one from RJM.

370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies - *RJM Performance.com

Anyone care to chime in on the differences in driving the stock clutch smoothly with the RJM pedal?

the RJM makes a huge difference. Feels more "natural" for lack of a better word, and is adjustable to fit the driver. It's much more predictable than the stock clutch pedal.

It does make the 1-2 shifts much smoother, and launches easier, but do keep in mind the Z's transmission is still finicky/notchy and will take practice either way.

jcosta79 · 05-09-2014, 12:24 PM

Push in clutch.

Shift to next gear.

Wait for revs to drop to their appropriate level (the SRM will hold it at the right revs once they drop low enough).

Let out clutch.

jpkirk · 05-09-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Wait for revs to drop to their appropriate level (the SRM will hold it at the right revs once they drop low enough).

Works if he has the Sport Package

jk

Minsu · 05-09-2014, 12:51 PM

Just hold the goddamn clutch 1-2 seconds longer.....

jcosta79 · 05-09-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Minsu

Just hold the goddamn clutch 1-2 seconds longer.....

Or this.

dudev · 05-09-2014, 02:13 PM

I experienced the same thing when I got my Z last year. The problem for me was that the near simultaneous let-off-gas-cluch motion that I used would always be rough with the Z. Since then I've learned that if I let my foot off the gas a bit earlier than I was used to before clutching the jerkiness goes away. The torque and heavier flywheel make this technique necessary.

GraphiteZ · 08-07-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dudev

I experienced the same thing when I got my Z last year. The problem for me was that the near simultaneous let-off-gas-cluch motion that I used would always be rough with the Z. Since then I've learned that if I let my foot off the gas a bit earlier than I was used to before clutching the jerkiness goes away. The torque and heavier flywheel make this technique necessary.

I found releasing the gas paddle earlier helps too.

Redglare · 05-09-2014, 04:38 PM

after I put this in the gearbox literally sucks in the gears, makes the 1-2 shift feel like an automatic transmission paddle slap, regardless of clutch modulation.

kenchan · 05-09-2014, 04:43 PM

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jpkirk · 05-09-2014, 04:54 PM

And on the flip side ....

Crank it up to 7K and bang that 1st to 2nd. That seems to work...

Then cruise.

MacCool · 05-10-2014, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Reported for spam!

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IDZRVIT · 05-09-2014, 05:26 PM

Real men don't have any problems with the manual.

cobra · 08-06-2014, 10:03 PM

Describe what's a real man ?

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Real men don't have any problems with the manual.

05-09-2014, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 18	I have seen that a number of members have gone the route of replaceing the clutch pedal with the adjustable one from RJM. 370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies - *RJM Performance.com Anyone care to chime in on the differences in driving the stock clutch smoothly with the RJM pedal? JARblue likes this.

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 16	Push in clutch. Shift to next gear. Wait for revs to drop to their appropriate level (the SRM will hold it at the right revs once they drop low enough). Let out clutch. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 25	Just hold the goddamn clutch 1-2 seconds longer..... jcosta79 and SterlingDrive like this. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

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jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3377	And on the flip side .... Crank it up to 7K and bang that 1st to 2nd. That seems to work... Then cruise. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

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IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	Real men don't have any problems with the manual. kenchan, Running4Mayor and SterlingDrive like this. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

05-09-2014, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Z is definitely one of the toughest car to master when it comes to butter shifting. I would suggest shifting around 2k~2.5k Go easy on the gas and get the momentum going at a linear pace. In another words, try to minimize the jerk of the car or else this will have a ripple effect when your shifting. It takes practice!!

05-09-2014, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
dudev Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 4 Drives: 2013 370Z M spt pk Rep Power: 13	I experienced the same thing when I got my Z last year. The problem for me was that the near simultaneous let-off-gas-cluch motion that I used would always be rough with the Z. Since then I've learned that if I let my foot off the gas a bit earlier than I was used to before clutching the jerkiness goes away. The torque and heavier flywheel make this technique necessary.

05-09-2014, 04:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 176	after I put this in the gearbox literally sucks in the gears, makes the 1-2 shift feel like an automatic transmission paddle slap, regardless of clutch modulation.

05-09-2014, 04:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Reported for spam!

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