Test drove my first Z.
04-28-2008, 08:45 PM
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Test drove my first Z.
And I LOVED IT! I drove a 08 Touring Roadster. Its all they had in stock.
I plan on buying a 2008 enthusiast. But anyway, my only complaint is the clutch seems weird to me.
Im coming from a 96 Honda Prelude, and the clutch on the Z feels like a vaccum. Past a couple of inches it just completely sucks in, and its very hard to start from a roll and to get used to.
But will this "sucking in" feel go away some after it breaks in?
The only other MT car ive drove than my prelude before this is an 05 GTI. It didnt feel like these, but my bro had it at 30k miles already so...
Thats my only "iffyness" about it. Thanks guys.
I'm going to sign for a white or red 2008 enthusiast on September 13.
I plan on buying a 2008 enthusiast. But anyway, my only complaint is the clutch seems weird to me.
Im coming from a 96 Honda Prelude, and the clutch on the Z feels like a vaccum. Past a couple of inches it just completely sucks in, and its very hard to start from a roll and to get used to.
But will this "sucking in" feel go away some after it breaks in?
The only other MT car ive drove than my prelude before this is an 05 GTI. It didnt feel like these, but my bro had it at 30k miles already so...
Thats my only "iffyness" about it. Thanks guys.
I'm going to sign for a white or red 2008 enthusiast on September 13.
04-28-2008, 09:05 PM
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yeah, the clutch takes a while to get used to with it's high clutch catching point, but you'll get past that with practice! other than that, the 08 enthusiast will nice.....any certain color?
04-28-2008, 09:08 PM
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It has, and always will have, a high engagement point. So basically this will not go away with break in...although you will learn how to drive it better. Z's make you a better driver. Once you are proficient with this clutch most others are pretty easy...
04-29-2008, 09:22 AM
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Lol I'm embarassed, I stalled out my first attempt at it. Good thing it was away from the dealership.
I kinda got a hang of it.
The car sounds soooooo nice.
I kinda got a hang of it.
The car sounds soooooo nice.
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04-29-2008, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MadeIn350z
your buying the WHITE one... and you know it.
its a damn nice color, have one myself, 08 Touring Coupe. Was thinking about the convertible, but not a fan of it with the top up and as a daily driver, I would get annoyed pretty quick. But with the top down, DAMN SEXY!!
Sorry, I can't comment on the clutch, got an automatic. NYC traffic is a Bee, Eye, Tee, See, Eitch.
Enjoy the car, fella!
04-29-2008, 05:20 PM
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Jusy in case you still haven't bought it: MTs in Zeds are problematic, with or
w./o. break-in! They're clunky, & just plain old weird. ATs, on the other hand are flawless: NOT ONE peeve posted in these threads!!! In stop'n'go/city traffic, it's a Godsend! Think about it!!! Only 1 MPG less than the manual tranny.
w./o. break-in! They're clunky, & just plain old weird. ATs, on the other hand are flawless: NOT ONE peeve posted in these threads!!! In stop'n'go/city traffic, it's a Godsend! Think about it!!! Only 1 MPG less than the manual tranny.
j/k
04-30-2008, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo
Jusy in case you still haven't bought it: MTs in Zeds are problematic, with or
w./o. break-in! They're clunky, & just plain old weird. ATs, on the other hand are flawless: NOT ONE peeve posted in these threads!!! In stop'n'go/city traffic, it's a Godsend! Think about it!!! Only 1 MPG less than the manual tranny.
w./o. break-in! They're clunky, & just plain old weird. ATs, on the other hand are flawless: NOT ONE peeve posted in these threads!!! In stop'n'go/city traffic, it's a Godsend! Think about it!!! Only 1 MPG less than the manual tranny.
im a manual guy.
04-30-2008, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo
Jusy in case you still haven't bought it: MTs in Zeds are problematic, with or
w./o. break-in! They're clunky, & just plain old weird. ATs, on the other hand are flawless: NOT ONE peeve posted in these threads!!! In stop'n'go/city traffic, it's a Godsend! Think about it!!! Only 1 MPG less than the manual tranny.
w./o. break-in! They're clunky, & just plain old weird. ATs, on the other hand are flawless: NOT ONE peeve posted in these threads!!! In stop'n'go/city traffic, it's a Godsend! Think about it!!! Only 1 MPG less than the manual tranny.
how many threads do you have to post about your AT??? lol...
Let me guess, you dont know how to drive a stick, right?
I came from owning 3-4 AT cars and this is my first MT one, ever! (I am 30 years old btw) And its a blast to drive a MT car!
IMO, only people who can't drive MT look for excuses of not having one! (well, beside the people who know how to drive both!)
04-30-2008, 10:59 AM
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how many threads do you have to post about your AT??? lol...
Let me guess, you dont know how to drive a stick, right?
I came from owning 3-4 AT cars and this is my first MT one, ever! (I am 30 years old btw) And its a blast to drive a MT car!
IMO, only people who can't drive MT look for excuses of not having one! (well, beside the people who know how to drive both!)
Let me guess, you dont know how to drive a stick, right?
I came from owning 3-4 AT cars and this is my first MT one, ever! (I am 30 years old btw) And its a blast to drive a MT car!
IMO, only people who can't drive MT look for excuses of not having one! (well, beside the people who know how to drive both!)
I think he has a point
04-30-2008, 12:01 PM
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I test drove an 04 Z coupe MT a year ago and didn't have any problems, felt pretty similar to the clutch in my Tiburon except a bit heavier. I've got an auto now because thats all I could find for the Roadster, and I still wish I had a manual. The auto is still quick but its just not as fun and you dont get that true sports car experience. I say get the MT if you can...
But admittadly when I went from my 88 VW GTI with 5-speed manual to a 06 Tiburon with 6-speed manual, it was a huge difference and very weird... but I got used to it after a day or so of driving.
Now try driving a Saturn Sky Redline... the clutch in that thing pissed me off! It felt like the point where the clutch starts to grab changes!!! Sometimes its really high in the pedal, sometimes it was lower. Maybe it was just me and since it was a brand new car with no miles on it, the cutch wasn't broken in... but damn...
But admittadly when I went from my 88 VW GTI with 5-speed manual to a 06 Tiburon with 6-speed manual, it was a huge difference and very weird... but I got used to it after a day or so of driving.
Now try driving a Saturn Sky Redline... the clutch in that thing pissed me off! It felt like the point where the clutch starts to grab changes!!! Sometimes its really high in the pedal, sometimes it was lower. Maybe it was just me and since it was a brand new car with no miles on it, the cutch wasn't broken in... but damn...
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Oh really? good info, I definitely find the cluth a little different on the newer cars.
I'm coming from a Honda Prelude also and have driven the 08 Civic and had a 2000 Hyundai Accent as a winter beater....both MT....I'm probably going to end up buying a Z state side without a test drive....so good to know, i better practice when i get it before showing the boys and stalling on the first day lol.
I'm coming from a Honda Prelude also and have driven the 08 Civic and had a 2000 Hyundai Accent as a winter beater....both MT....I'm probably going to end up buying a Z state side without a test drive....so good to know, i better practice when i get it before showing the boys and stalling on the first day lol.
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I also find the Z's clutch weird and hard to get used to. I've had mine since 2005 and even now my launches(not racing) or rolls are not consistent. Some days I'm really on it and everything is smooth, then some days its sporadic.
It's even worse when I change seat positions.
It's even worse when I change seat positions.
