clunky transmissions?
02-04-2009, 10:54 AM
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clunky transmissions?
Its been a while since I posted here last. And my God I cannot believe I still don't have a new &^$$%^&* car yet! AHHH!!!! I guess its a good thing, plenty of time to think..... I have gone through so many freaking cars. The G37S was one of the first I test drove and I loved it. I have heard a lot of great things coming from the G37s like the top10 best cars and all. But I am still hearing this horrible transmission issue. Can anyone clear this for me? Thanks!
02-04-2009, 11:25 AM
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I drive a 5AT so take my opinion with a grain of salt...
All cars are going to have transmission issues if driven incorrectly. Some people grind through their gears while others carefully take their time to shift. Fact is, even when driving a manual transmission...many drivers' minds are on other things, not focusing on what they're doing. Just ask the several people here who have burned their clutch or r*ped their tranny. Yeah it can happen and will happen if you're trying to do stupid things (outside of spirited driving
). Just don't be a moron, and try to pay attention to what your car is telling you to avoid problems. Long story short, no the G37 doesn't have any worse transmission problems than any other car. It's a normal gearbox...not smooth, but not overly rough either. And certainly nowhere near the nightmare of the GT-R
All cars are going to have transmission issues if driven incorrectly. Some people grind through their gears while others carefully take their time to shift. Fact is, even when driving a manual transmission...many drivers' minds are on other things, not focusing on what they're doing. Just ask the several people here who have burned their clutch or r*ped their tranny. Yeah it can happen and will happen if you're trying to do stupid things (outside of spirited driving
). Just don't be a moron, and try to pay attention to what your car is telling you to avoid problems. Long story short, no the G37 doesn't have any worse transmission problems than any other car. It's a normal gearbox...not smooth, but not overly rough either. And certainly nowhere near the nightmare of the GT-R
02-04-2009, 11:27 AM
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I drive a 5AT so take my opinion with a grain of salt...
All cars are going to have transmission issues if driven incorrectly. Some people grind through their gears while others carefully take their time to shift. Fact is, even when driving a manual transmission...many drivers' minds are on other things, not focusing on what they're doing. Just ask the several people here who have burned their clutch or r*ped their tranny. Yeah it can happen and will happen if you're trying to do stupid things (outside of spirited driving). Just don't be a moron, and try to pay attention to what your car is telling you to avoid problems. Long story short, no the G37 doesn't have any worse transmission problems than any other car. It's a normal gearbox...not smooth, but not overly rough either. And certainly nowhere near the nightmare of the GT-R
All cars are going to have transmission issues if driven incorrectly. Some people grind through their gears while others carefully take their time to shift. Fact is, even when driving a manual transmission...many drivers' minds are on other things, not focusing on what they're doing. Just ask the several people here who have burned their clutch or r*ped their tranny. Yeah it can happen and will happen if you're trying to do stupid things (outside of spirited driving
). Just don't be a moron, and try to pay attention to what your car is telling you to avoid problems. Long story short, no the G37 doesn't have any worse transmission problems than any other car. It's a normal gearbox...not smooth, but not overly rough either. And certainly nowhere near the nightmare of the GT-R
02-04-2009, 11:53 AM
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Are you talking about the sound at idle with the clutch is released? It's a little annoying, but it definitely shouldn't be a deal breaker for you IMO... It's not really an issue, as every 6MT that i've heard has it. It's more of a "characteristic".. At least that's what I tell anyone who hears it... 
But it doesn't affect the performance of the car at all...
But it doesn't affect the performance of the car at all...
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Ive noticed that honda transmissions are VERY well done.. theyre so slick and fun to shift with. clutch action is perfect as well. Honestly, Nissan could take a few tips from them.