2015 nismo tech 6mt or auto ??

FPenvy · 11-03-2014, 02:41 PM

tranny choice fail OP

kenchan · 11-03-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

tranny choice fail OP

exsanity · 11-04-2014, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

tranny choice fail OP

Presto is talking about trannies..

FPenvy · 11-04-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by exsanity

Presto is talking about trannies..

i love trannies.

and i'm a gentleman.......always give the reacharound.

ayrton88 · 11-04-2014, 09:43 AM

I have 2 cars, the Z is a stick and an automatic Avalon. I drive both in Chicago traffic all the time. I much prefer the stick. I get so bored in the Toyota that I'm afraid of nodding off. With the stick at least you have something to do. I also agree that neutral is your friend in traffic. I spend lots of time just coasting in neutral when the traffic is just barely moving. I do have one hilly area on the route where traffic always backs up. I just use the parking brake to avoid rolling backward. That said, this is Chicago not San Francisco so our inclines are minor...I might feel different if I had a commute with lots of hills.

b15 · 11-04-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ayrton88

I have 2 cars, the Z is a stick and an automatic Avalon. I drive both in Chicago traffic all the time. I much prefer the stick. I get so bored in the Toyota that I'm afraid of nodding off. With the stick at least you have something to do. I also agree that neutral is your friend in traffic. I spend lots of time just coasting in neutral when the traffic is just barely moving. I do have one hilly area on the route where traffic always backs up. I just use the parking brake to avoid rolling backward. That said, this is Chicago not San Francisco so our inclines are minor...I might feel different if I had a commute with lots of hills.

Where abouts in Chicago are you? Always good to see another Chi-town Z

Magic Bus · 11-03-2014, 05:24 PM

evil, Honolulu has the 2nd worse traffic in the nation. I drive my 6mt as a daily and it doesn't bother me at all. A helpful tip when driving in a lot of stop & go traffic, use neutral as much as possible, not neutral by stepping on the clutch and holding it down but the shifter neutral position.

Example, stopped on freeway (okay oxymoron) leave stick in neutral postion, car in front moves forward a bit, step on clutch engage first gear. Wind up rpm's to appropriate level then step on clutch and put stick in neutral position and let the car roll. If the car in front stops then you just step on your brake. However if the car keeps going for a bit, then you can step on clutch and engage 2nd gear. Rinse & repeat. Bottom line is to hold down the clutch as little as possible in traffic, which relieves your left leg and reduces unnecessary shifting.

The real pain in the arse is stop & go traffic on a long uphill trek.

MJB · 11-03-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

evil, Honolulu has the 2nd worse traffic in the nation. I drive my 6mt as a daily and it doesn't bother me at all. A helpful tip when driving in a lot of stop & go traffic, use neutral as much as possible, not neutral by stepping on the clutch and holding it down but the shifter neutral position.

Example, stopped on freeway (okay oxymoron) leave stick in neutral postion, car in front moves forward a bit, step on clutch engage first gear. Wind up rpm's to appropriate level then step on clutch and put stick in neutral position and let the car roll. If the car in front stops then you just step on your brake. However if the car keeps going for a bit, then you can step on clutch and engage 2nd gear. Rinse & repeat. Bottom line is to hold down the clutch as little as possible in traffic, which relieves your left leg and reduces unnecessary shifting.

The real pain in the arse is stop & go traffic on a long uphill trek.

Yes sir, good point. Bumper to bumper traffic never bothered me either. If you just put it in first gear and let it coast with your foot off the gas, the car is only going to move 1 or 2mph (unless you are on a step hill like you mentioned). Then just shift into N when you come to a stop and repeat till you're on your way.

evil370z · 11-03-2014, 07:21 PM

i might be getting the white nismo tech by the end of this month or into next month, 6mt

Zerocool · 11-03-2014, 08:24 PM

It's the reason why I got mine in auto... NYC traffic sucks soooooooooooooo bad. That being said, I do wish I had the 6 speed manual though even with the shitty traffic.

also want to boost the car so that's another reason why I want the 6mt

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-03-2014, 09:35 PM

Otra vez puñeta?

translation:
Again? Beat me off instead.

At vs mt =

dotcomee · 11-03-2014, 09:59 PM

AT with VDC on.

kenchan · 11-04-2014, 10:26 AM

was scratching my head.. wtf is an avalon.

ohhh yah... them things.

brucelidat · 11-04-2014, 04:53 PM

if you loved your old auto, why get the manual now, especially if you're not comfortable with it yet? That's a big investment under the assumption that you will get used to and like it. If you're going to go manual, get a cheap beater to DD to make sure you are good with it before getting the nismo.

scorp38 · 11-04-2014, 07:19 PM

So the manuals in the 370z are kinda finicky, tricky to get used to. All I've ever driven my whole life is manuals and this thing was honestly a pain in the *** to get used to for me. The engagement point is somewhat vague. So I'd say get the auto its faster as well.

11-04-2014, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	I have 2 cars, the Z is a stick and an automatic Avalon. I drive both in Chicago traffic all the time. I much prefer the stick. I get so bored in the Toyota that I'm afraid of nodding off. With the stick at least you have something to do. I also agree that neutral is your friend in traffic. I spend lots of time just coasting in neutral when the traffic is just barely moving. I do have one hilly area on the route where traffic always backs up. I just use the parking brake to avoid rolling backward. That said, this is Chicago not San Francisco so our inclines are minor...I might feel different if I had a commute with lots of hills. Last edited by ayrton88; 11-04-2014 at 09:48 AM.

11-03-2014, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 13	i might be getting the white nismo tech by the end of this month or into next month, 6mt __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

11-03-2014, 08:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 17	It's the reason why I got mine in auto... NYC traffic sucks soooooooooooooo bad. That being said, I do wish I had the 6 speed manual though even with the shitty traffic. also want to boost the car so that's another reason why I want the 6mt UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ I like pizza

11-03-2014, 09:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Otra vez puñeta? translation: Again? Beat me off instead. At vs mt = FPenvy likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

11-04-2014, 10:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	was scratching my head.. wtf is an avalon. ohhh yah... them things. TerribleONE and DEpointfive0 like this.

11-03-2014, 05:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18756	evil, Honolulu has the 2nd worse traffic in the nation. I drive my 6mt as a daily and it doesn't bother me at all. A helpful tip when driving in a lot of stop & go traffic, use neutral as much as possible, not neutral by stepping on the clutch and holding it down but the shifter neutral position. Example, stopped on freeway (okay oxymoron) leave stick in neutral postion, car in front moves forward a bit, step on clutch engage first gear. Wind up rpm's to appropriate level then step on clutch and put stick in neutral position and let the car roll. If the car in front stops then you just step on your brake. However if the car keeps going for a bit, then you can step on clutch and engage 2nd gear. Rinse & repeat. Bottom line is to hold down the clutch as little as possible in traffic, which relieves your left leg and reduces unnecessary shifting. The real pain in the arse is stop & go traffic on a long uphill trek.

11-03-2014, 09:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
dotcomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 12	AT with VDC on.

11-04-2014, 04:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	if you loved your old auto, why get the manual now, especially if you're not comfortable with it yet? That's a big investment under the assumption that you will get used to and like it. If you're going to go manual, get a cheap beater to DD to make sure you are good with it before getting the nismo. Jordo! likes this. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

11-04-2014, 07:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 14	So the manuals in the 370z are kinda finicky, tricky to get used to. All I've ever driven my whole life is manuals and this thing was honestly a pain in the *** to get used to for me. The engagement point is somewhat vague. So I'd say get the auto its faster as well. __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk Last edited by scorp38; 11-04-2014 at 07:22 PM.

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