g37s 6MT disappointing "off the line.'
10-17-2007 | 12:29 PM
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Speaking of peak power - I Heard somewhere, especially with high end cars, that power peaks around 20,000 miles. Sounds a bit hefty and im sure that if one were to map it out as an algorhythm that the fluctuation between 18k and 20k is slight but the fluctuation from 350mi to 10k to 25K may be substantial. I think all our G's are still young to really speak for its smoothness in clutch, or peak power just yet. The break in must be pretty important from what I gather.
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10-17-2007 | 12:33 PM
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2nd gear starts...?
as far as idle starts right into 1st gear - i can say this. the G has enough torque to give me SMOOTH starts from idle to 2nd gear - my cousin in chicago who had a stock s2k (turbo now) but when it was stock he used to complain about how starting off in second gear didnt feel right - not with the 100-some torque he had on the s2k...just wasnt right. When im lazy i just start in second gear and its smooth as hell feels like the revs are mathcing jsut right - friction point feels wider - u can give gas more liberally - etc.
BTW this is my first manual tranny car so i am still tweaking my skills on it. are 2nd gear starts bad? I asked my cousin with the turbo s2k and he said upshifting and skipping gears when ur lazy (like 2nd to 4th) is bad and gives uneven wear and tear on the gears and that the revs can't be matched perfectly. however people recommend the idle to 2nd gear starts in the snow but can that have any detrimental effects? I figure since we have some torque on our cars it may be permissible.
Any thoughts?
BTW this is my first manual tranny car so i am still tweaking my skills on it. are 2nd gear starts bad? I asked my cousin with the turbo s2k and he said upshifting and skipping gears when ur lazy (like 2nd to 4th) is bad and gives uneven wear and tear on the gears and that the revs can't be matched perfectly. however people recommend the idle to 2nd gear starts in the snow but can that have any detrimental effects? I figure since we have some torque on our cars it may be permissible.
Any thoughts?
10-17-2007 | 02:25 PM
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get in car, close doors turn to ON (foot off brake) wait three seconds fully press and release gas pedal 5 times within 5 seconds (don't do this too hastily though) wait 7 seconds fully depress gas and hold for 10 seconds (at the end of this, your SEL light should start blinking, if not START OVER) release gas wait 10 seconds fully depress gas and hold for 11 seconds (just to be sure) release gas start car drive i usually do this procedure two or three times in a row to make sure i'm satisfied that i've reset the ECU. only because there's no idiot light that says, "hey, you've reset the ECU".
OK I want to do this, seeing as I have over 3000 miles on mine.
Question: When you say 'Turn To ON", do you mean turn the car ON ? Or just sit in the car ? . . Help . . . I don't feel like losing all my presets on the radio
Thanx
10-17-2007 | 02:30 PM
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Actually, I have no regrets. I love the car. HOWEVER, I am worried that maybe there is something wrong with mine. Which is why I posted the question in the first place.
How 'bout you get your car first, drive it a little, and then maybe your replies will have actual added value.
How 'bout you get your car first, drive it a little, and then maybe your replies will have actual added value.
10-17-2007 | 03:04 PM
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I am a bit disappointed with my g37s acceleration "off the line." The dealer keeps on telling me that after the break-in, it will change. Sounds like dealer talk to me. Any input on this? I must say, 2000RPM and up it is a jet, but the initial acceleration leaves something to be desired.
I am currently at 300 miles.
BTW, love the car otherwise.
I am currently at 300 miles.
BTW, love the car otherwise.
10-17-2007 | 04:15 PM
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1. If you were so concerned about drag strip performance, why didn't you buy a drag strip car?
2. If you are so concerned about drag strip performance, why don't you build a drag strip car?
3. If you have a job, does the G37 get you there quickly, safely, in comfort and in style?
4. If you are in school, wait until you graduate, get a job and get married, then you'll have plenty of other things to complain about.
2. If you are so concerned about drag strip performance, why don't you build a drag strip car?
3. If you have a job, does the G37 get you there quickly, safely, in comfort and in style?
4. If you are in school, wait until you graduate, get a job and get married, then you'll have plenty of other things to complain about.
The car has been represented to be an improvement to its predecessor in many ways, including horse power and straight line performance.
I bought a G37 for my high school aged son, knowing it is pretty weak under the hood. He nonetheless thought he would have a fast beast and complains of the performance. Mind you, he is still in his break in period. (I have owned an APS Twin Turbo G35 and know first hand that a G can be a monster on the strip and on the track.)
A G37 would not be my first choice of a car for the same reasons. (For the record, I own a Cayman S, which is my daily driver, and a 996 GT2, as my weekend car. My son understands the difference in cars when he hops out of the GT2 into his g35.)
At the end, different strokes for different folks.
10-17-2007 | 04:39 PM
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People buy cars for different reasons. Your comments suggest that the original poster should not expect more from the car and simply settle.
The car has been represented to be an improvement to its predecessor in many ways, including horse power and straight line performance.
I bought a G37 for my high school aged son, knowing it is pretty weak under the hood. He nonetheless thought he would have a fast beast and complains of the performance. Mind you, he is still in his break in period. (I have owned an APS Twin Turbo G35 and know first hand that a G can be a monster on the strip and on the track.)
A G37 would not be my first choice of a car for the same reasons. (For the record, I own a Cayman S, which is my daily driver, and a 996 GT2, as my weekend car. My son understands the difference in cars when he hops out of the GT2 into his g35.)
At the end, different strokes for different folks.
The car has been represented to be an improvement to its predecessor in many ways, including horse power and straight line performance.
I bought a G37 for my high school aged son, knowing it is pretty weak under the hood. He nonetheless thought he would have a fast beast and complains of the performance. Mind you, he is still in his break in period. (I have owned an APS Twin Turbo G35 and know first hand that a G can be a monster on the strip and on the track.)
A G37 would not be my first choice of a car for the same reasons. (For the record, I own a Cayman S, which is my daily driver, and a 996 GT2, as my weekend car. My son understands the difference in cars when he hops out of the GT2 into his g35.)
At the end, different strokes for different folks.
Well I bought my 15 year old (learners permit) a Saleen S7, and he thought that was fast until he rode in my Bugatti Veyron....
By saying the G37 is "weak" under the hood doesn't make sense. The G35/37 is not a weak car by any means. If you (or your son) thinks that a car that does 0-60 in the mid 5s is slow, then please let me know what it is that you are smoking. Yes there are faster cars, but 5.5 isnt slow, sorry.
And if you are looking to adopt, I will gladly accept a $40k+ car with no complaints.
10-17-2007 | 04:41 PM
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Well there are not many cars out there that are fast below 2k rpm, or for that matter, even 4k rpm. Obviously if that is what you want, there are some V8 sports cars out there, or some $90k+ benz. The G37 obviously is not the fastest thing made, but is a well rounded car for 40 grand.
