How forgiving is the clutch on the Z. Newbie here.
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Hopefully when I pick up a Z sometime soon its going to be a M/T. I know the concept and have driven manual for short distances. How forgiving and easy is it to learn on the Z? Thanks guys.
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How forgiving and easy is it to learn on the Z? Thanks guys.
But yu will only learn it in the driver's seat, not on a message board.
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Yeah thinking about buying it. Dont know if I want non leather or leather. Enthusiast is significantly cheaper then a Touring. Would it be cheaper to just have aftermarket leather installed?
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It is possible to screw any clutch up by abusing it. Not likely to wear it out in the short time it takes to learn. Learn the principles and you should be OK. Don't ride the clutch IE. when you are not shifting, keep your foot on the dead pedal...that's what it is for.
After market leather will not give you the heated, electric powered seats with more adjustments than non-powered. The electric is especially nice for controlling the passenger seat to access behind it or easier access to the storage box while sitting in the drivers seat.
After market leather will not give you the heated, electric powered seats with more adjustments than non-powered. The electric is especially nice for controlling the passenger seat to access behind it or easier access to the storage box while sitting in the drivers seat.
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the dealer taught me so I could drive it home. only got 8700 miles after 2 years so cant tell just yet how much I may have worn my clutch learning but I try my hardest never to ride my clutch. learning to start without using gas in 1st is good practice to learn your catch.
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Originally Posted by realcom2
the dealer taught me so I could drive it home. only got 8700 miles after 2 years so cant tell just yet how much I may have worn my clutch learning but I try my hardest never to ride my clutch. learning to start without using gas in 1st is good practice to learn your catch.
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^no hes right, its best to find where your friction point is and familiarize with it. Best method is at a stop, engage first gear and practice releasing clutch until friction point is felt.
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One of those features which is really good to have and you hope never to need. Consider getting the option. I don't care much for the Leather in my Touring, but I like the seat height adjustments.
Oh yeah, and I learned on my Z. I would say it is pretty forgiving. Lots of power to compensate for releasing the clutch too quickly. My advice is that if you stall remain calm... it is not a problem. Just start the engine and drive on.
Oh yeah, and I learned on my Z. I would say it is pretty forgiving. Lots of power to compensate for releasing the clutch too quickly. My advice is that if you stall remain calm... it is not a problem. Just start the engine and drive on.
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Well im decent enough to the point where I dont stall, and I've gotten into 3rd gear, but we were at a school parking lot so I never went above that, but Im guessing its the same concept.
Now to decide if I should take the Z or the Rx8. Both great cars. Im just worried about one thing in the Z, I heard they have pretty bad blind spots and its hard to see out the rear window? Can anyone chime in on this?
Now to decide if I should take the Z or the Rx8. Both great cars. Im just worried about one thing in the Z, I heard they have pretty bad blind spots and its hard to see out the rear window? Can anyone chime in on this?
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i drove an m/t eclipse before my Z and i didnt realize how much easier it was. i thought it was normal, then i got used to the smaller friction point on the Z. i drove the eclipse the other day and it was incredibly easy to get smooth gear shifts. i guess thats the difference. its not so hard to get the Z in gear, but it can be a little frustrating to have totally smooth N->1 and 1->2 shifts. i still mess those up and i've had the car for 7 mos. now.
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I would say it is harsh compared to other clutches, but after a week or so it is like you were born with it.
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+1 - the clutch in this car is sooo much nicer than other m/t cars ive driven. its definately "heavier" than other clutchs (but i love it! reminds me of my friend's skyline r32 gtr in canada). although i learned in a ghetto car at first, i felt that i didnt "truly master" the basics (i got room to improve) until i hopped into the Z...the torque is definately an asset.
blind spots? yea...so what. means u gotta try to be more aware...or jus get the concave(?) mirrors n u should be fine. but reversing is a pain in the a$$ sometimes...but who cares, its a sports car! >> its meant to go foreward >>
blind spots? yea...so what. means u gotta try to be more aware...or jus get the concave(?) mirrors n u should be fine. but reversing is a pain in the a$$ sometimes...but who cares, its a sports car! >> its meant to go foreward >>
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Originally Posted by Alano
Well im decent enough to the point where I dont stall, and I've gotten into 3rd gear, but we were at a school parking lot so I never went above that, but Im guessing its the same concept.
Now to decide if I should take the Z or the Rx8. Both great cars. Im just worried about one thing in the Z, I heard they have pretty bad blind spots and its hard to see out the rear window? Can anyone chime in on this?
Now to decide if I should take the Z or the Rx8. Both great cars. Im just worried about one thing in the Z, I heard they have pretty bad blind spots and its hard to see out the rear window? Can anyone chime in on this?