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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Default How to shift from 5th to 6th in a 350z

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Ok guy here's a detailed tutorial on how to shift from 5th to 6th on a 350z. Just make sure you are at the correct RPM's such as 9k ,12k and even 15k! Wait wat.......? Lmao!!!!!
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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That entire guide is messed up. That has to be a joke, right?
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Seems like the guy knows what he's talking about. I do the same everyday.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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I have been doing it wrong...
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Remove your foot from the gas pedal and press the clutch. Push the gas pedal with your right foot and move the stick shift to the “6” position. Release the clutch when the RPM indicator reaches 18,000 RPM to switch the 350Z from fifth to sixth gear.
This is as far as you need to read
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by carlos305
http://www.ehow.com/how_12038042_shi...gear-350z.html Ok guy here's a detailed tutorial on how to shift from 5th to 6th on a 350z. Just make sure you are at the correct RPM's such as 9k ,12k and even 15k! Wait wat.......? Lmao!!!!!
yeah, that would be fun if it didn't rattle like well....like you're mother's dentures.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I usually just take it to 18k put it in first and drop the clutch on cold starts.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:13 AM
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just curious but OP how did u find this?? were u trying to figure out how to drive a manual???
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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wow thats epic
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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so thats what I'm doing wrong - finally..............
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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guys guys guys... Those are the metric measurements of RPMs... Not standard.. Do the appropriote conversions and this is SUPER helpful!!

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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mpico
hes a stupid troll bro
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NZMOWND
just curious but OP how did u find this?? were u trying to figure out how to drive a manual???
Lol i was googling an issue with my tranny/clutch and came across this crap so i had to post for you guys to get some lulz...
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