from RX8 to G37, question..
My Z took a while to get used to, I thought the clutch was picky, but I love the rev matching in the new 370z. Not sure if the 6mt G37 has it but that was such an awesome feature to me. I will have to drive the G37 6mt again and see how it feels. It might be because your used to a lightened fly wheel that the G feels less responsive. I'm sure you will get over that feeling quickly lol
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I came from a Speed3 so my initial experiences were a little similar to yours though the clutch engagement point on my '08 G37s seems low by comparison to my speed3. The 'clicky' feeling is because the clutch is spring loaded to assist you. "The revs are so lazy", this I can completely agree with, when I touched the gas on my speed3 the car responded instantly, the G37 is drive-by-wire but so is your rx8 but the G just lags when you press the gas. The speed3 has direct throttle linkage and a dual-mass flywheel and was very responsive so I was quite surprised when I drove the G that the car didn't seem to go anywhere when I pressed the gas, but all is good now.
I've only had my G for 9 days but I'm pretty used to driving it already and I get more in tune with what the car is doing everyday, I love this car.
I've only had my G for 9 days but I'm pretty used to driving it already and I get more in tune with what the car is doing everyday, I love this car.
But comparing it to the G I do remember my speed6 having much better throttle response. Time to uprev.
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My Z took a while to get used to, I thought the clutch was picky, but I love the rev matching in the new 370z. Not sure if the 6mt G37 has it but that was such an awesome feature to me. I will have to drive the G37 6mt again and see how it feels. It might be because your used to a lightened fly wheel that the G feels less responsive. I'm sure you will get over that feeling quickly lol
Because Nissan/Infiniti knows that all G37 6MT drivers know how to rev match 
In all seriousness, I've been rev matching for years, so it's muscle memory for me. I was taught to drive that way, so such is life for me and my driving habits.
I would like to test drive a 370Z with that feature to see how useful it is compared to me doing it on my own.
In all seriousness, I've been rev matching for years, so it's muscle memory for me. I was taught to drive that way, so such is life for me and my driving habits.
I would like to test drive a 370Z with that feature to see how useful it is compared to me doing it on my own.
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Perhaps they felt the z is more of a track oriented car and with its pricepoint maybe thought of as a track car for more inexperienced drivers, thus rev matching might be more useful in that situation, allowing the driver to focus more on braking and steering.
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I've never been big on automatics in Sporty cars anyway. The 7AT G feels like a different car. It's not as engaging. It's like the car is taking away all of the fun.
If the gearbox was even remotely similar to the GT-R, then that would be a different story. The flappy paddle gear changes in the 7AT are too slow for me. At the end of the day, it's still a slushbox, for now.
If the gearbox was even remotely similar to the GT-R, then that would be a different story. The flappy paddle gear changes in the 7AT are too slow for me. At the end of the day, it's still a slushbox, for now.
I've never been big on automatics in Sporty cars anyway. The 7AT G feels like a different car. It's not as engaging. It's like the car is taking away all of the fun.
If the gearbox was even remotely similar to the GT-R, then that would be a different story. The flappy paddle gear changes in the 7AT are too slow for me. At the end of the day, it's still a slushbox, for now.
If the gearbox was even remotely similar to the GT-R, then that would be a different story. The flappy paddle gear changes in the 7AT are too slow for me. At the end of the day, it's still a slushbox, for now.
lol @ this thread.
as it turns out - 6mt drivers vs 7at drivers
on a serious note: i couldn't agree with you more op. rev matching becomes difficult at times when blipping the throttle at low speeds doesn't blip the throttle...
the injen cold airs helped with the responsiveness of the car, but more so in the higher rpms when you step on it. UpRev gets rid of that lag though. I was more so under the impression that it was Infiniti's "swell" programming. The clutch/flywheel combo makes more sense though. Wonder why I never thought of that before? Hm...I'm an amateur -_-. First manual car by the way. Took forever to learn to drive correctly/smoothly. If I can do it, you can do it x100000! Good luck! Enjoy your car!!!
as it turns out - 6mt drivers vs 7at drivers
on a serious note: i couldn't agree with you more op. rev matching becomes difficult at times when blipping the throttle at low speeds doesn't blip the throttle...
the injen cold airs helped with the responsiveness of the car, but more so in the higher rpms when you step on it. UpRev gets rid of that lag though. I was more so under the impression that it was Infiniti's "swell" programming. The clutch/flywheel combo makes more sense though. Wonder why I never thought of that before? Hm...I'm an amateur -_-. First manual car by the way. Took forever to learn to drive correctly/smoothly. If I can do it, you can do it x100000! Good luck! Enjoy your car!!!
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hiya guys, new here.., just test drove my first G37S tonight an man i gotta say the clutch was almost impossible for me to get smooth., its so night an day, i was telling the salesman the clutch is burned. The engagement came all the way at the top with like no warning..,and the revs are sooo lazy!!
now my 8 is ACT clutch an light flywheel an the engagement comes right when you move your toe.. the revs blip like an indy car, i cant imagine driving the G37 daily like this.., is this normal?.. or did i get an abused car for test drive?..
also, the car did not feel very fast to me.., maybe it wasnt properly warmed up..but it didnt pull all the way through the rpm band., it kinda peetered out way before redline..
please dont think im hating..im not, i want the G.., its beautiful and refined.
o an the clutch was kinda clicky like maybe a bracket went soft..
now my 8 is ACT clutch an light flywheel an the engagement comes right when you move your toe.. the revs blip like an indy car, i cant imagine driving the G37 daily like this.., is this normal?.. or did i get an abused car for test drive?..
also, the car did not feel very fast to me.., maybe it wasnt properly warmed up..but it didnt pull all the way through the rpm band., it kinda peetered out way before redline..
please dont think im hating..im not, i want the G.., its beautiful and refined.
o an the clutch was kinda clicky like maybe a bracket went soft..
With the rotary your limited if your going to keep it as a daily driver... Been there, done that.