thats common with a lot of zs

 

So should I be worried about it?

 

I have an 03 with 80k on the ticker and no tranny problems.

 

Indeed. Nothing to worry about, just a noisey flywheel. Try getting a stage 2 clutch and lightened flywheel, it gets louder.

 

hey guys just a quick question, im also about to buy a Z, but im not sure which transmission. help please =D

 

I have an 03, the dealer replaced my transmission for third gear grind/synchro problem and also threw in a new clutch under warranty bc he said the transmission caused the clutch to go out? This did not cost me on dime! (Thanks to Nissan of Cool Springs)

 

damn, so im not sure because i really wanna learn how to drive stick, like i have the hang of it, but does like manual mess you up sometimes?

 

Technine, is this your first car?

 

yeah this is my first car, and that i really want to learn stick, but will it interfere with like i dont know like blasting the music or anything?

 

You probably don't want a Z as a first car. I've been driving for over ten years, and, believe me, it is more car than you think it is.

If you really insist on getting something sporty, I'd go with a slightly used new-generation Civic SI. Something like 170 HP, will get better gas mileage, will be more practical, and will be better on your insurance. Really, if you want a Z for your first car, and you drive it anywhere close to its limits, you are being a huge dumbass. You can't even carry your friends around in it.

If you're asking questions that are this elementary, you're really not ready for this car, especially in 6-MT form.

Not the answer you wanted to hear, but I know I'm not alone on this.

 

Learned stick on the Z, took about an hour to get the hang of it, then a week of practice and i'm driving like a pro now.

I had a 3-series Bimmer before, had 190hp but high torque.

Just go ez on the pedal as it is very sensitive.

If you like stick, go for it, just don't blast your music if you're still a newb. Actually i dont think u should be those types of ppl who blast music, I mean **** those only happen in civics, not in the Z.

 

Thanks Boba, yeah i drove my friends Z a couple of times and i love how it felt, the hp, and just everything about it. i got the hang of stick but i just want to drive it on a good car like the Z.

 

Z/G Owner:
Z
Location:
Canton, GA
Color:
Daytona BLUE
Trim Level:
Touring


Congratulations.

 

I’ve never had a tranny problem. You can usually tell once you get up close.

However, I know this one guy that was at a club drunk one night and...

 

The Z is kinda different to learn on.
IMO it's not the best.

 

I drive a 03 Track with 3rd gear synchro issue. I talked to my dealer in Ireland and he said I don't have any valid warranty because I brought the car from States and it was never serviced in EU. I obviously need to replace the tranny but don't like the idea of paying 2K + labor becouse my extanded warranty doesn't work here (as dealer says). Do you guys know if Nissan has worldwide warranty or just US ??

 

+1 amen

 

i have 75000 on my 03 and the gears grind more so when it is cold, but never goes completly away. my dads service manager comes back on moday to see if he can pull some strings with nissan to get the damn trans replaced. so nice having family that works for nissan!

 

my wife has an 07 civic si, if you want some real power dont go that route. even with the new intake on it, after driving the z i just cant deal with driving that car. make me fall asleep! get a z, just dont be an idiot with it

 

Or maybe "power" isn't what someone should look for in a first car. A Civic SI, RSX-S, etc are good starting cars. I started on a Celica GTS 6mt.