hmale4yu Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 03/03/2018 at 00:35, s1xtyn1n3 said: This site seems to suggest so, but that might just be for NA models https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2018-nissan-370z-isnt-shameless-enough-to-raise-its-price/ It now looks like the Nismo has the updated clutch: Pulled from the Nissan USA website : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) Here is also some more information from US press pack For 6-speed manual transmission-equipped 2018 370Z models, driving response is further enhanced with the addition of a new EXEDY® high-performance clutch. The new EXEDY L-PEC (Light Pedal Effort Clutch) clutch was developed in part through EXEDY's longstanding relationship with Nissan Motorsports. The new clutch is designed to feature better launching (from start), acceleration and deceleration. By offering a large reduction in pedal force, and more control at half-clutch, drivers can concentrate more on steering and throttle operation, resulting in enhanced driving pleasure. http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/presskits/us-2018-nissan-370z-coupe-press-kit btw what do you guys make of this claim: An Enhanced Driving Experience As in previous years, the 2018 370Z is built on the foundation of its balanced FM (Front Midship) platform, advanced 332-horsepower 3.7-liter VQ37VHR DOHC V6 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) and choice of 6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match® or a 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control. For the new model year, however, two significant changes have been applied. First, for all trim levels, driving performance is enhanced through what the engineers call the "concept of acceleration development." Without changing the engine's internal structure or components, engine performance is improved through careful refinement of Accelerator Pedal Opening (APO) and Throttle Valve Opening (TVO) angles. On the APO side of the calculation, torque is now more accessible at partial accelerator pedal opening, reducing the drop off of torque over 3000 rpm. In addition, adjusting the TVO in mid-to-high acceleration situations reduces the need for constant accelerator modulation. The results are noticeable in a variety of driving conditions – a smoother and stronger acceleration feel when entering a highway, a more relaxed feel on winding roads due to less throttle input, and improved re-acceleration after cornering braking due to less kick-down (automatic transmission) or down-shifting (manual transmission). These changes also improve the linearity of engine response at low-to-mid-range and higher rpm levels, providing an acceleration feel that better responds to the driver's intention. During internal company evaluations, test drivers report enhanced response and more enjoyable driving due to a reduction of busy gear changes, improved shift down control and a better matching of acceleration feel with the engine's Active Sound Control (ASC) system. Edited March 4, 2018 by hmale4yu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Makes it sound more like a diesel repmobile. Fewer gear changes? Less throttle input? Oh yay. Also, Active Sound Control? Wait, so like pumping fake sound into the cabin? Brilliant, just what a sports car needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 my 2009 gt puts out a lovely tone, music to my ears, you can't beat the old ones with a few mods of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Can anyone in more layman terms exclaim the proclaimed changes Nissan have made to the MY18 year re above An Enhanced Driving Experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnee Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 Sounds like some tweaks to software/profiles, giving a less linear ratio on the throttle pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) On 05/03/2018 at 00:30, hmale4yu said: Can anyone in more layman terms exclaim the proclaimed changes Nissan have made to the MY18 year re above An Enhanced Driving Experience Yes, nothing, its called marketing and pr Edited March 6, 2018 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 or bullshitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Isnt that the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansJD2112 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 On 03/03/2018 at 21:04, antnee said: IMG_20180303_154240052 by Anthony Molyneux, on Flickr IMG_20180303_154254747 by Anthony Molyneux, on Flickr Waiting for same.. due end March. Handing back my 2015 model. What year are the maps on satnav? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I like a white z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Lovely photos there btw i searched youtube re the rear lights differences and created the following selection of screenshots for models pre-18 and 18 onwards As you can tell the LED strips at the bottom of the rear lights now run along the whole length from left to right Still cant ascertain whether there has been any tinting to the lights on the upper "boomerang" portion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Another pic showing the LED strip that has been added to the rear lights on MY18 models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 On 01/03/2018 at 17:02, 5tu said: I'd settle for the hatch to actually open on the first attempt Loool, this is caused by a useless weight underneath the boot trim weighing it down. Could be wrong but saw a youtube video on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 On 04/03/2018 at 18:02, Ekona said: Makes it sound more like a diesel repmobile. Fewer gear changes? Less throttle input? Oh yay. Also, Active Sound Control? Wait, so like pumping fake sound into the cabin? Brilliant, just what a sports car needs. You can enjoy the sounds of the car without disturbing the neighbourhood. Think beats by dre, studio version. The world hears are swoosh you hear robotic v6 sound from a sci fi movie. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I really hope you're kidding...? And no-one who value quality audio buys anything with the Beats name on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/nissan-370z-my18-driven/37698 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 On 09/03/2018 at 23:44, Ekona said: I really hope you're kidding...? And no-one who value quality audio buys anything with the Beats name on Just an analogy, im no audio guru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I meant more the inference that piped in fake sounds in a sports car are a good thing. They're not. At all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Ekona said: I meant more the inference that piped in fake sounds in a sports car are a good thing. They're not. At all. Correct. Nismo fake noise is particularly bad as you get up the rev range. Just watch Extra Gear when Harris does a hot lap in one, truly awful. However, I may have found a way to turn it off. Will report back after my pending service 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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