worried about buying a 6MT now....
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Originally Posted by cotmfk
My trans is a bit notchy, and the shifter definitely vibrates, but from the G's I've test driven and friend's cars I've ridden in, I think it's normal. I've only had mine a couple of weeks, but no problems yet! 
The car I test drove had 20 miles on it and the shifter vibrated. I noted that to the dealer and he told me its possible that the tires are over inflated....
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I take and look at the problems of every single car that comes into the daler here in Houston and I have yet to see one Coupe with a tranny issue. There has been 1 sedan and I drove it around the lot and couldn't feel anything different from any other INFINITI 6MT. I'd say get the manual if you really want it!
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My expectations for the car is higher because it wears an infiniti badge. So every little detail is scrutinized. Reading all the problems about the tranny on the internet doesn't help either when, in most instances, the problems arise because the car is pushed hard.
The 1-2 shift in my car feels a little slow and notchy and I never suspected it to be a flaw. Big low end torque and power needs a hefty transmission and that's how most feel.
The clutch is something I am more concerned with.
I say buy the car. It's a steal for its price and the next "skyline" body doesn't look as good IMO.
The 1-2 shift in my car feels a little slow and notchy and I never suspected it to be a flaw. Big low end torque and power needs a hefty transmission and that's how most feel.
The clutch is something I am more concerned with.
I say buy the car. It's a steal for its price and the next "skyline" body doesn't look as good IMO.
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My thoughts exactly on the limmited view of this form. I'm glad others replied with real world examples from dealerships and from Nissan/Infinity.
Does anyone know why they reduced the torque in 2005? is it just because they increased HP and the torque loss resulted in the MT cars....?
Does anyone know why they reduced the torque in 2005? is it just because they increased HP and the torque loss resulted in the MT cars....?
Originally Posted by brn2drive
Does anyone know why they reduced the torque in 2005? is it just because they increased HP and the torque loss resulted in the MT cars....?
You got it. Usually (but not all cases) increasing the HP means a torque loss...but I still don't get why it had to be this yet for other car (like american muscle) they have 100 more torque than they do horsies...
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Oh and to comment on the "notchy" shifting.
I drove a BMW 330i ZHP which supposedly has a shorter shifter than the standard 330.
It definately wasnt notchy at all....in fact it was NOTHING. The throw was twice as long as our cars, and just felt real sloppy and loose. Kinda like it was being dragged through a swamp for lack of a better analogy. I cant even imagine a standard 330.
Anyways, I've now learned to appreciate our clutch and shifting bits and the notchiness of it all. Feels more "sporty".
I drove a BMW 330i ZHP which supposedly has a shorter shifter than the standard 330.
It definately wasnt notchy at all....in fact it was NOTHING. The throw was twice as long as our cars, and just felt real sloppy and loose. Kinda like it was being dragged through a swamp for lack of a better analogy. I cant even imagine a standard 330.
Anyways, I've now learned to appreciate our clutch and shifting bits and the notchiness of it all. Feels more "sporty".
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Is the 330i's tranni cabled or does it have a direct linkage out of the box like the g? Cable control gearbox feel really smooth.
some mechanic on a TV car show gave some tips on how to take care of manual transmissions and clutch. The main factor is leave the shifter in neutral for a fraction of a second and press against the next gear's gate momentarily before shoving it fully into gear. It's supposed to let the synchos catch the gears properly. With high power cars engage the clutch with the lowest rpm possible....
It makes too much sense huh.
some mechanic on a TV car show gave some tips on how to take care of manual transmissions and clutch. The main factor is leave the shifter in neutral for a fraction of a second and press against the next gear's gate momentarily before shoving it fully into gear. It's supposed to let the synchos catch the gears properly. With high power cars engage the clutch with the lowest rpm possible....
It makes too much sense huh.
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