New owner of g37s complaints!
11-30-2015 | 12:11 AM
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New owner of g37s complaints!
Hi,
I'm a new owner of a g37s 6spd manual 2009. I have a few complaints so far while driving it for the last 2 weeks.
1) The steering wheel doesn't retract strongly when making a deep turn. After turning and you let go of the steering wheel, it doesn't return to the center position without me having to manually center it. I come for driving Honda/Acura for the last 15 years and am I spoiled?
2) The hand brakes seems to have to be pulled at least 8-9 clicks to be fully stopped, when I park at a slight uphill I notice if I pull up the hand brakes up very tight, the car will roll back.
3) The clutch, it seems that when I take off from a dead stop on a uphill, it's kind of tricky to get the car to move slow. I mean on my teg, I would ride the clutch and I can go at a slow speed while going up hill but it seems like the g37 doesn't like to do that. For example, fitting into a car garage at a tight space on a up hill. I would need to drive real slowly while going uphill, on the g37 I would have to keep the rev's at 2-3k while riding the clutch on 1st gear to move at a slow speed (like 1mph.). Keep in mind, this only happens when going on slight up hill. After i get into the spot, last night I smelled something burning, it might be cus i was riding the clutch at 1mph at 2-3k for about 15 feet. I don't know.
That's all, other than that, I thought the cup holder placement is really bad, I also notice that the shifter position is too far back.
I'm a new owner of a g37s 6spd manual 2009. I have a few complaints so far while driving it for the last 2 weeks.
1) The steering wheel doesn't retract strongly when making a deep turn. After turning and you let go of the steering wheel, it doesn't return to the center position without me having to manually center it. I come for driving Honda/Acura for the last 15 years and am I spoiled?
2) The hand brakes seems to have to be pulled at least 8-9 clicks to be fully stopped, when I park at a slight uphill I notice if I pull up the hand brakes up very tight, the car will roll back.
3) The clutch, it seems that when I take off from a dead stop on a uphill, it's kind of tricky to get the car to move slow. I mean on my teg, I would ride the clutch and I can go at a slow speed while going up hill but it seems like the g37 doesn't like to do that. For example, fitting into a car garage at a tight space on a up hill. I would need to drive real slowly while going uphill, on the g37 I would have to keep the rev's at 2-3k while riding the clutch on 1st gear to move at a slow speed (like 1mph.). Keep in mind, this only happens when going on slight up hill. After i get into the spot, last night I smelled something burning, it might be cus i was riding the clutch at 1mph at 2-3k for about 15 feet. I don't know.
That's all, other than that, I thought the cup holder placement is really bad, I also notice that the shifter position is too far back.
11-30-2015 | 02:11 AM
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1. You should be doing your own steering. Letting the car right itself is not exactly the safest thing to do. But I understand what you are saying and I must ask, were your Hondas power steering or not? I remember my Civic had 0 power anything and it would come back on its own under a little acceleration. I think you just arent used to the car yet
2. Simple solution, take your car to a shop and have the hand brake re-adjusted. It just sounds like loosening due to use. How many miles are on the car? Where was the car bought? A place with a lot of hills would make that hand brake see a lot of use.
3. Again, you just arent used to the clutch and the car yet. It is a completely different animal compared to the other cars you spoke of. Its like comparing apples to oranges here. The 6spd in my '10 has an extremely low stall speed. I have been in stop and go traffic and I have been in gear and driving at maybe 3-5 mph (900-1000 rpm maybe) and its fine. You simply are not used to the car yet. Trust me, even after driving a manual for years it took me longer than two weeks to get used to this clutch.
Cup holder...yeah kinda crappy placing but really, where the hell else would you put it? The shifter is in a perfect spot if you ask me. Good luck to you, after a couple months you will come to love this car...quirks and all
2. Simple solution, take your car to a shop and have the hand brake re-adjusted. It just sounds like loosening due to use. How many miles are on the car? Where was the car bought? A place with a lot of hills would make that hand brake see a lot of use.
3. Again, you just arent used to the clutch and the car yet. It is a completely different animal compared to the other cars you spoke of. Its like comparing apples to oranges here. The 6spd in my '10 has an extremely low stall speed. I have been in stop and go traffic and I have been in gear and driving at maybe 3-5 mph (900-1000 rpm maybe) and its fine. You simply are not used to the car yet. Trust me, even after driving a manual for years it took me longer than two weeks to get used to this clutch.
Cup holder...yeah kinda crappy placing but really, where the hell else would you put it? The shifter is in a perfect spot if you ask me. Good luck to you, after a couple months you will come to love this car...quirks and all
11-30-2015 | 03:58 AM
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I never noticed the steering issues. My steering goes back to center after making a turn.
The center armrest is in a weird position. When I had my G35, I was able to rest my elbow on the center console. And the cups / water bottles never got in the way.
In the Q60, I cannot rest my elbow and the water bottles sometimes do get in the way. It's weird. But in the G35 it didn't.
The only other problem is the blind spot. I don't remember the G35 being this bad.....
The clutch however is better than the G35. The engagement point isn't as high.
The center armrest is in a weird position. When I had my G35, I was able to rest my elbow on the center console. And the cups / water bottles never got in the way.
In the Q60, I cannot rest my elbow and the water bottles sometimes do get in the way. It's weird. But in the G35 it didn't.
The only other problem is the blind spot. I don't remember the G35 being this bad.....
The clutch however is better than the G35. The engagement point isn't as high.
11-30-2015 | 11:56 AM
#4
^^ +1.
OP - evil-G-nius is bang on all 3 replies. keep in mind the G is RWD so that may affect how quickly the front wheels want to straighten out on your previously FWD cars. Handbrake adjustments are common and very straightforward. no big deal.
as for the clutch action, you'll get more used to it. and if you don't, get the RJM clutch pedal assembly. do a search on here and you'll see why. try to stay off the clutch and don't heat it up, otherwise you'll prematurely wear it out.
OP - evil-G-nius is bang on all 3 replies. keep in mind the G is RWD so that may affect how quickly the front wheels want to straighten out on your previously FWD cars. Handbrake adjustments are common and very straightforward. no big deal.
as for the clutch action, you'll get more used to it. and if you don't, get the RJM clutch pedal assembly. do a search on here and you'll see why. try to stay off the clutch and don't heat it up, otherwise you'll prematurely wear it out.
12-04-2015 | 04:29 PM
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My first car was an Integra so I may be able to relate.
1. Haven't noticed this but getting upgrading to wider tires makes the steering a lot better in my opinion.
I put the stock rears in the front (245/40/19) and upgraded to 275/35/19 in the rears and the steering is a bit heavier.
I didn't have isues with clearance at all, didn't have to put spacers, etc. and BTW this upgrade keeps the stock ratio if worried about throwing that off...
Not sure if this will help your situation but maybe you might also need an alignment (or maybe just a nickpick)??
2. I've noticed this too. I have to get the hand brake pretty much to the top to prevent me from rolling back in my own driveway (very little incline -- its basically flat...)
3. Nope. This part is fine... it's not a Honda 150-200hp front wheel drive clutch so it takes a bit to get the sweet spot if transitioning from that world.
I also had a AWD Subaru WRX and can confirm the blend isn't quite the same either -- but we're talking about that "sweet spot".
In general you should be able to roll smoothly on any of those clutches (depending on your skills !)
Shifter position is perfect for me.
Cup holder is good too (where else would you put it?) -- considering my WRX had a cup holder insert in the dash that would ALWAYS SPILL ALL OVER MY AFTERMARKET RADIO
1. Haven't noticed this but getting upgrading to wider tires makes the steering a lot better in my opinion.
I put the stock rears in the front (245/40/19) and upgraded to 275/35/19 in the rears and the steering is a bit heavier.
I didn't have isues with clearance at all, didn't have to put spacers, etc. and BTW this upgrade keeps the stock ratio if worried about throwing that off...
Not sure if this will help your situation but maybe you might also need an alignment (or maybe just a nickpick)??
2. I've noticed this too. I have to get the hand brake pretty much to the top to prevent me from rolling back in my own driveway (very little incline -- its basically flat...)
3. Nope. This part is fine... it's not a Honda 150-200hp front wheel drive clutch so it takes a bit to get the sweet spot if transitioning from that world.
I also had a AWD Subaru WRX and can confirm the blend isn't quite the same either -- but we're talking about that "sweet spot".
In general you should be able to roll smoothly on any of those clutches (depending on your skills !)
Shifter position is perfect for me.
Cup holder is good too (where else would you put it?) -- considering my WRX had a cup holder insert in the dash that would ALWAYS SPILL ALL OVER MY AFTERMARKET RADIO
Last edited by steez; 12-04-2015 at 04:41 PM.
12-04-2015 | 06:18 PM
#6
I owned a GSR, an EG Civic and a Mitsubishi Galant and I din't find any of them any harder or easier to turn than the other. Well the Civic did not have power anything so that was probably the hardest. I think the issue here is the overall weight of the car. Steering the G is going to feel different EVEN with power steering cuz the car is so heavy in comparison to the Hondas. Bottom line is it is something that takes getting used to
12-04-2015 | 10:39 PM
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As far as the clutch goes you need to get an adjustable pedal like the RJM clutch pedal or a JSOLO clutch spring. There are people on the forum that have driven manual for 15-20 years and complain about the clutch feel on these cars. I changed to the spring and it gives the clutch a much better feel. Very linear feel instead of heavy and soft in certain spots.
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12-06-2015 | 02:57 PM
#8
If I were to have a complain (and mind you, it has only been 5 weeks since I have my coupe) it would be humidity between the inner body and door. I am trying to figure out how it gets there.
Also, more an annoyance than a complaint, when the door opens and the window auto-scrolls down a bit, water drips on the seats.
Other than that, happy camper (so far).
Also, more an annoyance than a complaint, when the door opens and the window auto-scrolls down a bit, water drips on the seats.
Other than that, happy camper (so far).
12-07-2015 | 03:46 AM
#9
^^^I think you answered your question about the "humidity" between the door. I agree with those stupid little droplets but I imagine that is kind of the same way you are getting moisture in the panels
12-07-2015 | 07:21 AM
#10
a few drops on the seat when the door open, yes. But in between panel and door... that was there when the door opened, and it is much more than a few drops. coming from owning Toyotas, I am mortally afraid of rust (not to mention, living in the North East).
12-07-2015 | 12:24 PM
#11
^^I hear ya. Wonder if the seal inside the door is worn. When you wash the car or it rains a little water gets in the door anyway but it should drain. How much moisture are we talking? And whats it look like...how did you find it I mean. I haven't noticed any on mine but I may not be looking for the right thing. Got any pics?
12-16-2015 | 04:11 PM
#12
I always have to be careful about remembering after it rains not to roll my windows down until after I've driven for a while. Taking a turn with water on that sloped roof is like being in the splash zone at Sea World.
12-16-2015 | 05:09 PM
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This is my first owned manual car, and I got used to it. The clutch is very sensitive, and am still trying to perfect. BUT, I have seen a number of people state this is one of the hardest cars to perfect in shifting. I see it as a challenge. 
12-17-2015 | 02:12 AM
#14
I can attest to it being a challenge. I have driven a few manauls, hell my last car I swapped the auto for a manual and had a heavy clutch and it was easier to get used to than this stock clutch. It takes time, I have gotten it down pretty good but even still I have an issue from time to time.
12-17-2015 | 02:43 AM
#15
With my 2015 Q60, it's smooth as butter w/o any effort. And the engagement point is somewhere in the middle.
With the G35, it was at the end. Very high engagement point. I've heard that the G37 is bad, but not with my Q60. Not sure if they made any changes.