transmission/ shifting ease

[280z4me]

I have driven four standard trucks and two standard cars. Im not the greatest at driving a standard yet but one of the cars( a honda) was so much easier to shift then the others. I drove a 350z last night and I did terrible!!!! Something about that clutch was an awful design!

Today I got my 280z running(4speed) and it was likedriving an automatic. The shifts were flawless and it almost felt like I didnt have to worry about clutch/gas timing at all!

Does this mean the clutch is going out(like someone suggested) or are some cars designed this way?

[sblake01]

Not sure I understand what you're asking. Clutch/gas timing is important when driving any standard trans. All three of my Datsuns shift smoothly but you can stall them if you don't get it quite right. Are you saying that your clutch slips?

[280z4me]

Im not saying anything in particular, just trying to explain if I have a problem with it.

Timing really isnt an issue, I ease off the clutch starting in first not giving any gas and the car will coast ( other vehicles never did this). When I shift into second,third, fourth, I can shift and let go of clutch without giving gas and it rolls without dieing. Just seems weird to me compared to others I have drivin. The engine seems to idle loud, could to high of an idle be the cause?

[d240zx2]

I, too, am not sure of what your question asks. Each standard-shift vehicle will, individually, have a different feel. Some will be "easier" than others, some a bit more problematic. Assuming no mechanical failures with any of the vehicles you mentioned, I must at this point presume there may be a lack of experience involved.

Not trying to offend you or anything, just exploring an option.

Frank

[280z4me]

No offense taken, I have very litle experience. It just blew my mind how simple this car is to dry. almost no timing required for gas/clutch. Other vehicles will just die if there isnt perfect timing and others jump and jitter.

[soundmasterg]

Typically more powerful cars will have stiffer clutches, and it will be harder to drive for someone not experienced with it. Cable type clutches tend to have a harder feel on the pedal than a hydraulic clutch does. the 5.0L Mustangs have a moderately stiff clutch for a production vehicle, and in high school I worked in the quick lube places. Some of my co-workers would have problems driving certain cars in such as these mustangs, and other ones would be easy. For myself I've never had any problems shiting manuals unless there are mechanical problems with the cars in question. I would guess that your lack of experience is causing you to have issues shifting certain vehicles offhand, and you know what the cure for that is!

Greg