CoopR Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi all, Just been pointed over this way from Pistonheads by martinmac. After about a year of complaining about being bored of my CTR I'm finally getting my arse in gear to look properly and the 350Z is top of the list at the moment. Had my first test drive in a black 2004 GT just this afternoon and well impressed. That engine sounds great and it's so nice to have bags of torque to play with in any gear and actually the interior is fine, much better than I was expecting after reading some reviews. But... can I get some advise about the gearbox? The CTR has the slickest box I've ever used so hard to compare but the box felt pretty poor, especially 5th which felt very "crunchy". Seems syncro issues are not uncommon? Heading down borders way to look at 2 tomorrow. Hopefully gooduns so we'll see if I'm a 350z owner by end of tomorrow http://www.arnoldclark.com/used-cars/ni ... 01-613526/ http://afnoble.nissan.co.uk/used-vehicl ... VZ&h=4ea60 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum Steve. Glad you made it over here. Aberdeen is a bit of a hot spot for zeds with a lot of owners on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CoopR Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks guys, damn your quick on the replys Want a Z even more now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Its quiet at the moment bud. Its not Pistonheads traffic levels but pretty busy. There is a big meet coming up North of the border in early September, check out the Jockland Hoon thread in the meets section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 hey steve i test drove a couple of zeds before taking the risk of buying mine over the phone but the box is renowned for being a heavy box and from the cars i tested 3rd gear can feel a bit off but i have not yet experieneced a problem with the 5th gear. fingers crossed i never get problems with my box. welcome to the site alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 The box on a Zed can feel a little notchy compared to some other marques. My missus is always complaining that she cant do a smooth change from 2nd to 3rd. I just tell her its her driving.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Another Aberdeen dweller? Where about you from? There are quite a number kicking about up here. I'm sure the members would help you oput if you want comparisons etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hello and welcome to the club!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi Steve & to the forum. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 i upgraded from a type r to a zed and i find the box in my zed to be just as good! Obviously not better as you have to be a bit more gentle with it as it has bags more torque. The civic had only half the torque, so you could give it some through the gears no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopR Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hey Stew, currently in the center of toon but originally from out in the sticks around Aboyne area. Aberdeen always seems well represented on car forums, damn layabouts with too much free time offshore i think... Sunset - Thanks, i think your right it's just a bit meatier due to the extra torque. I guess I'll miss full bore upshifts on the knockhill pit straight in the civic hmm, wonder if I get my zed this week I'll be in time to book for the Jockland Hoon? Might be a good way to break the new beastie in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hey Stew, currently in the center of toon but originally from out in the sticks around Aboyne area. Aberdeen always seems well represented on car forums, damn layabouts with too much free time offshore i think... Sunset - Thanks, i think your right it's just a bit meatier due to the extra torque. I guess I'll miss full bore upshifts on the knockhill pit straight in the civic hmm, wonder if I get my zed this week I'll be in time to book for the Jockland Hoon? Might be a good way to break the new beastie in Ah! An Aboyne loon. I'm out there often on my bike or in the Zed. I stay just west of the city. The Hoon is ideal to break the beastie in! Oh, full bore upshifts are fine in the Zed up the pit straight! Plus you get the added bonus of PAX laps with ZMANALEX too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Welcome to the forum. Don't be too eager to buy, if the car isn't right. Happy Zed hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Howdy matey, another Aberdeen owner here, well just moved from the city to Ellon about 2 months ago. Happy hunting. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hi there I came from a CTR and yes the gearbox on there is amazing so it does take a bit of getting used to the change but it shouldn't feel rough and you will soon get used to it. Scotland seems to be the zed capital of the UK - you lot will be able to start your own forum soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 CTR has one of the finest gearboxes ever made for a hot hatch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopR Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 I need to edit my thread title Picked it up yesterday but was mostly a motorway cruise home so had a proper drive today and it just gets better and better, was very surprised how smooth the ride was even on really rough b roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Very nice bud, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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