Need some advice?!

roadsterdave · 11-27-2014, 08:54 PM

Hey everyone, so I've been driving my 2010 370 Roadster for about 3 months now and loving it, unfortunately last night I had a major issue with the top it went back about 3/4 and stopped I had to force it down so I could drive it home safely from work. The top is now totally unresponsive and theres grease all over the roll bars, I followed all the tests in the manual and nothing worked so I had to close it manually with some help, I know at this point I have to take it to the dealer for sure but I'm pretty nervous this may cost a fortune to fix, does anyone have any idea what might have broken and what all Nissan will have to replace?

BeemaaZ · 11-27-2014, 10:28 PM

Get MT. Make sure you have Collision coverage. Have fun!

axmea? · 11-28-2014, 11:01 AM

Ibtl.
Be proficient and learn stick somewhere else. The 6MT will always be available once you are ready. I understand the ops' question but concerned about the ops safety and of the others'. The excitement is clouding judgement. You have to have command of the car. If you are just learning on you're way home, you may never get there.

1amongZfence · 11-28-2014, 05:10 PM

When I bought my 350z in 08 it was the first manual tranny I had owned. I had driven a few manuals before this, but never for an extended period of time. I was a little sketchy on the test drive & drive home, but I wouldn't say unsafe. And I was really happy I went manny instead of auto. For me it was a lot more fun. And I dont even want to drive an auto now, at least not in a car on the sporty side. I went with the 6 speed 370z recently and I am loving life. Downshifting has become addicting, lol.
in my opinion I would get the manny and baby her until you get more comfortable. Worst thing that happens is you stall it periodically, and maybe burn a little clutch. Or trash the clutch and flywheel, which are replaceable. Hope this helps. And enjoy what ever decision you make and don't let people rag on you for what you decide. It is still a Z at the end of the day, and dead sexy.

TerribleONE · 11-28-2014, 05:13 PM

6MT all the way IMO.

Tadpole · 11-28-2014, 05:27 PM

Just keep the M/T on flat roads till you get the hang of it. Hills are not your friend during the learning curve.

JF450 · 11-28-2014, 05:38 PM

I'd get the 6MT. My friend had never driven a stick before getting his mustang. He just took a couple hours of drivers ed with a manual car and he was fine. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. But drive safely and avoid the twisties until you know how to handle the car.

evil370z · 11-28-2014, 05:57 PM

OP, I had a auto Z, loved it. Recently someone totaled my car. I drove a Honda civic 5 speed for an hr got the hang of it. Drove my friends 350z around 3 blocks and got the gang of it. First gear is always tough but you play with the clutch. On a flat surface put it in first gear let go of the brake and play with the clutch untill the car stars moving foward on it own that's the sweet spot from there you gas a bit and bam you got first gear. I will be picking up my 2015 NISMO tech 6mt in a week. I'll be learning on that for a while. As long as you baby it , don't worry the clutch dosent burn that easily as long as you know the basics. Clutch in , gear, clutch out slowly that's it.

jrod629 · 11-28-2014, 09:05 PM

Thanks everyone very helpful info except for one guy lol, buy I just got home from the dealership and because of the deal I was able to get I went for the 7 AT in magma red, I know it's the honeymoon but I absolutely love it

ssmoked · 11-28-2014, 11:08 PM

Post some pics!!

VCuomo · 11-29-2014, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrod629

Thanks everyone very helpful info except for one guy lol, buy I just got home from the dealership and because of the deal I was able to get I went for the 7 AT in magma red, I know it's the honeymoon but I absolutely love it

Nope, it's not just the honeymoon - I still absolutely love mine after almost 6 years!

Congrats on the purchase - have fun with it!

jrod629 · 11-29-2014, 11:13 AM

Here's a couple photos I'll post more when I can get some better ones!

11-27-2014, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-28-2014, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53243	Ibtl. Be proficient and learn stick somewhere else. The 6MT will always be available once you are ready. I understand the ops' question but concerned about the ops safety and of the others'. The excitement is clouding judgement. You have to have command of the car. If you are just learning on you're way home, you may never get there. TerribleONE and Streetlife like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

11-28-2014, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
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11-28-2014, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 19	Just keep the M/T on flat roads till you get the hang of it. Hills are not your friend during the learning curve. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

11-28-2014, 05:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 13	OP, I had a auto Z, loved it. Recently someone totaled my car. I drove a Honda civic 5 speed for an hr got the hang of it. Drove my friends 350z around 3 blocks and got the gang of it. First gear is always tough but you play with the clutch. On a flat surface put it in first gear let go of the brake and play with the clutch untill the car stars moving foward on it own that's the sweet spot from there you gas a bit and bam you got first gear. I will be picking up my 2015 NISMO tech 6mt in a week. I'll be learning on that for a while. As long as you baby it , don't worry the clutch dosent burn that easily as long as you know the basics. Clutch in , gear, clutch out slowly that's it. __________________ 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

11-27-2014, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
roadsterdave Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	Hey everyone, so I've been driving my 2010 370 Roadster for about 3 months now and loving it, unfortunately last night I had a major issue with the top it went back about 3/4 and stopped I had to force it down so I could drive it home safely from work. The top is now totally unresponsive and theres grease all over the roll bars, I followed all the tests in the manual and nothing worked so I had to close it manually with some help, I know at this point I have to take it to the dealer for sure but I'm pretty nervous this may cost a fortune to fix, does anyone have any idea what might have broken and what all Nissan will have to replace?

11-28-2014, 05:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
1amongZfence Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 85 Drives: 14 Z34 MB MT Rep Power: 12	When I bought my 350z in 08 it was the first manual tranny I had owned. I had driven a few manuals before this, but never for an extended period of time. I was a little sketchy on the test drive & drive home, but I wouldn't say unsafe. And I was really happy I went manny instead of auto. For me it was a lot more fun. And I dont even want to drive an auto now, at least not in a car on the sporty side. I went with the 6 speed 370z recently and I am loving life. Downshifting has become addicting, lol. in my opinion I would get the manny and baby her until you get more comfortable. Worst thing that happens is you stall it periodically, and maybe burn a little clutch. Or trash the clutch and flywheel, which are replaceable. Hope this helps. And enjoy what ever decision you make and don't let people rag on you for what you decide. It is still a Z at the end of the day, and dead sexy.

11-28-2014, 05:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
JF450 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 72 Drives: 2015 Evo GSR Rep Power: 12	I'd get the 6MT. My friend had never driven a stick before getting his mustang. He just took a couple hours of drivers ed with a manual car and he was fine. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. But drive safely and avoid the twisties until you know how to handle the car.

11-28-2014, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
jrod629 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NM Posts: 17 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Thanks everyone very helpful info except for one guy lol, buy I just got home from the dealership and because of the deal I was able to get I went for the 7 AT in magma red, I know it's the honeymoon but I absolutely love it ssmoked, evil370z and 1amongZfence like this.

11-28-2014, 11:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 15	Post some pics!!

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