Previous 06 owner - NEW 07 Owner
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Previous 06 owner - NEW 07 Owner
Hi guys ,
I've been on this site for about a little over the year, I had an 06 MB Auto Z , and I just sold it and purchased a new 07 6MT. I learned to drive the car in about half an hour. But I'm still not good, and I still don't know all the PROPER procedures in shifting, slowing down, and I still ride the clutch sometimes.
I will be posting pics shortly...
Just wondering if any experienced drivers out there want to get together and maybe spend half an hour or an hour with me to get the basics down? I would appreciate it, if you could let me sit in your car and observe for a bit and ask some questions, and then do the same in my car. I think after that I will be a better driver and be more comfortable in traffic situations.
If you guys have about an hour or two to spare, please PM me and afterwards we can get lunch or dinner, depending on time, and i'll pay up to $15 for a good teacher!
Thanks guys I appreciate it. PM me if your interested, i'm in SoCal.
Ted
I've been on this site for about a little over the year, I had an 06 MB Auto Z , and I just sold it and purchased a new 07 6MT. I learned to drive the car in about half an hour. But I'm still not good, and I still don't know all the PROPER procedures in shifting, slowing down, and I still ride the clutch sometimes.
I will be posting pics shortly...
Just wondering if any experienced drivers out there want to get together and maybe spend half an hour or an hour with me to get the basics down? I would appreciate it, if you could let me sit in your car and observe for a bit and ask some questions, and then do the same in my car. I think after that I will be a better driver and be more comfortable in traffic situations.
If you guys have about an hour or two to spare, please PM me and afterwards we can get lunch or dinner, depending on time, and i'll pay up to $15 for a good teacher!
Thanks guys I appreciate it. PM me if your interested, i'm in SoCal.
Ted
Free training just for you based on my personal experience. Of course..catch is its reading based.
1. https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/175647-still-noobish-with-my-manual-transmission.html
2. https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/182531-question-about-when-to-shift-when-approaching-redline.html
good luck.....have fun shifting
The Z is an easy car to learn to shift, BUT hard to master.
1. https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/175647-still-noobish-with-my-manual-transmission.html
2. https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/182531-question-about-when-to-shift-when-approaching-redline.html
good luck.....have fun shifting
The Z is an easy car to learn to shift, BUT hard to master.
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You'll get the hang of it. Two tips to establish a long term good habit:
- Keep your foot off the clutch pedal when not actually shifting(thats what the dead pedal is for).
- Depress the clutch all the way to the floor when shifting. Don't just guess where it is 'good enough'.
I have 320,000 miles on an original clutch in my Pathfinder and I down shift all the time. That is a quirk, but I still think good habits have something to do with it and the fact that only one person drives it. I'll be happy if I go 100K with the Z(bit more aggressive driving).
Congratulations on the big upgrade and good luck.
- Keep your foot off the clutch pedal when not actually shifting(thats what the dead pedal is for).
- Depress the clutch all the way to the floor when shifting. Don't just guess where it is 'good enough'.
I have 320,000 miles on an original clutch in my Pathfinder and I down shift all the time. That is a quirk, but I still think good habits have something to do with it and the fact that only one person drives it. I'll be happy if I go 100K with the Z(bit more aggressive driving).
Congratulations on the big upgrade and good luck.
Originally Posted by fairlady350z33
Hi guys ,
I've been on this site for about a little over the year, I had an 06 MB Auto Z , and I just sold it and purchased a new 07 6MT. I learned to drive the car in about half an hour. But I'm still not good, and I still don't know all the PROPER procedures in shifting, slowing down, and I still ride the clutch sometimes.
I will be posting pics shortly...
Just wondering if any experienced drivers out there want to get together and maybe spend half an hour or an hour with me to get the basics down? I would appreciate it, if you could let me sit in your car and observe for a bit and ask some questions, and then do the same in my car. I think after that I will be a better driver and be more comfortable in traffic situations.
If you guys have about an hour or two to spare, please PM me and afterwards we can get lunch or dinner, depending on time, and i'll pay up to $15 for a good teacher!
Thanks guys I appreciate it. PM me if your interested, i'm in SoCal.
Ted
I've been on this site for about a little over the year, I had an 06 MB Auto Z , and I just sold it and purchased a new 07 6MT. I learned to drive the car in about half an hour. But I'm still not good, and I still don't know all the PROPER procedures in shifting, slowing down, and I still ride the clutch sometimes.
I will be posting pics shortly...
Just wondering if any experienced drivers out there want to get together and maybe spend half an hour or an hour with me to get the basics down? I would appreciate it, if you could let me sit in your car and observe for a bit and ask some questions, and then do the same in my car. I think after that I will be a better driver and be more comfortable in traffic situations.
If you guys have about an hour or two to spare, please PM me and afterwards we can get lunch or dinner, depending on time, and i'll pay up to $15 for a good teacher!
Thanks guys I appreciate it. PM me if your interested, i'm in SoCal.
Ted
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