How To Drive A Manual Nissan 350z! *POV*

[@fernandocosta9320]

just a small thing that maybe someone learning to drive a manual might get confused, DO NOT rest your foot on the clutch, you don't need to always have you foot on the clutch unless you're racing. you can rest it on the foot rest to the side of the clutch. by resting on the clutch you can accidentally be slightly engaging it giving wear to the clutch and possibly hurting your engine and transmission.

[@JohnnyB.]

Yes, great tip. I forgot to mention this🙏🏼 the dead pedal next to the clutch will save your clutch life in the long run! Appreciate you Fernando!!🙌

[@GarlicPizzaCrust]

I love you

[@Jaeahn16]

Also don't rest your hand on the shifter

[@B1uUK]

@@Jaeahn16silly belief

[@desixxe1878]

learning to drive manual in a 280 HP car is the most intimidating thing ive ever done

[@GoGoGeorg.W]

Plus RWD

[@DaeCRG1]

? Kinda weak

[@redline350zHR]

@@DaeCRG1 lol bruh

[@javansmith3080]

@@DaeCRG1 you drive a car under 3000 pounds with stock out the facto 280-330 horse and see if it’s weak

[@austinspicer2813]

@@javansmith3080 dont think they are under 3000 pounds

[@ellenkelley5353]

I learned to drive a manual with the help of a friend. We went to a vacant parking lot and let me practice using his car with pre-ground gears. I highly recommend learning the neutral to first technique somewhere with no obstacles and nobody to laugh at you when you stall. This takes a lot of pressure off and makes it easier to concentrate on the technique. Great video, gotta love that distinctive 350Z sound!

[@JohnnyB.]

Yes! Great tip, finding an open parking lot with nothing in it definitely relieves some of the stress! (: thanks for tuning in Ellen🙏🏼

[@slevpy]

I can’t wait to get my 350z. Been saving up for months now. This is gonna be so much GYAT AM FUN

[@JohnnyB.]

You got this!!! I can't till you get one too; they really are such fun cars! Appreciate your comment my friend :)

[@ProdSkeleton]

same im going to see mine tomorrow 🎉🎉🎉

[@slevpy]

@@ProdSkeleton yessir. Got mine a few days after posting this. Cars a pain in the ass sometimes but definitely worth it

[@ProdSkeleton]

@@slevpy i got mine yesterday and i love it

[@slevpy]

@@ProdSkeleton W man’s. Welcome to zociety🙏🖤

[@mrmilka754]

Man I’ve been driving stick for a year already or so and I still enjoy watching this haha

[@JohnnyB.]

Ayee!! Thank you for watching the videos man. Really appreciate you.

[@rickeyb8812]

I apologize in advance! This is the car, but is not the car for a 1st timer! It can be fatal learning to drive a RWD with so much torque going to the ground especially at stop lights making 45° turns on wet surfaces. You also can't wait until the you reach the tread depth gauge on the tires. You'll be playing roulette with your Z and your life! Change your tires early!

[@gui18bif]

I've driven manuals all my life, even trucks, but the 350z was the first car I had trouble with. Great car

[@Psythik]

Try driving a Genesis Coupe sometime. The 350Z has a high bite point, but it's still one of the easier clutches I've used because of its consistency. Meanwhile the bite point of the Genesis feels like its in a different place every time. If I could make any complaint about the 350's clutch, the only thing I could say is that it has a much heavier feel than I'd prefer. But that also contributes to its ease of use since the heftiness of it makes it easier to be more precise IMO.

[@keoni6738]

@@Psythikdo you know if the 350z clutch is easier then a 2014 Subaru WRX STI clutch? My dad owns a Subaru and he taught me how to drive manual transmission using that car. He told me that the Subaru wasn’t very forgiving and that it was a little difficult to learn especially if you’re a beginner manual driver. I can drive manual pretty good, but I’m not perfect and could use a little more practice. But since I was planning on buying a 350z real soon I wanted to know what I was getting myself into in a way and if the clutch was similar to my dads 2014 Subaru STI or if not a little easier

[@Jimanderson124]

Perfect timing also. Been practicing my manual and its great to see you driving it and learning it passively!! Loving your vids!

[@JohnnyB.]

Awesome!! Glad the videos could help!! Never realized how many aspects to driving a manual there were until I actually had to explain it hahaha thank you my friend🙏🏼

[@Jimanderson124]

@@JohnnyB. awesome!!! Keep it upp with the videos

[@manitdahal4587]

Turning in Neutral and putting in first gear at speed puts a lot of extra stress. If I am turning and going to slow down a lot I change the gear before I approach the turn clitch out foot on brake and race my way out. If you are putting in first gear when the speed is over a few miles yeah thats a lot of trouble. First gear should be used only when the car is stopped or super slow.

[@theripper121]

Completely agree. You should only go from 2nd to 1st at a complete stop or damn close to it. Turning in neutral is a terrible practice

[@adrianlok6301]

might be one of the most intuitive videos on how to drive a manual along with the sick ass car. underrated video fr

[@PixieMiata]

that red makes your car stand out and its so /cool/~ God i miss driving my Z so bad

[@JohnnyB.]

Thank you!!🙏🏼 I really appreciate that. Good to see your name again, hope you’ve been well!

[@PixieMiata]

@@JohnnyB. I've been okay! Sadly i can't say the same for my Z 😭

[@Zlow05]

Literally just bought my 2nd Z and its an manual this is perfect timing

[@JohnnyB.]

Sweet, that was good timing!! Congrats on the Z, enjoy that thing!🙌 appreciate you tuning in!

[@brxezo]

I learned how to drive stick and i still watched the video

[@JohnnyB.]

Ayee I appreciate that haha I do the same. Always good to hear from a different perspective!🙌

[@boomshot24]

just got a 350 and i drove a reg 15 min drive home and stalled 5 times at green lights. my hard thing is def going from neutral to 1st and finding the right amount of gas to give it as im letting go of the clutch

[@gioxy8517]

Wow wow! Usually I never comment on any video but this was just perfect. I love your video keep doing the good job 👍

[@JohnnyB.]

Awesome!! Thank you! Glad it could help. I really appreciate your comment!🙌

[@FallenArtemie]

I just bought a 350z and it's so different from a MX-5 and GTI. The clutch feels light but has a higher bite point and the pedal travels almost completely horizontally so I had trouble actually finding the bite at first and stalled. But with this engine I also found that I had to basically give it 1.5k revs immediately as the clutch hits the bite point or it stalls because the idle 800 revs is not enough to have the car crawl, which was so different from the other two manuals cars I've owned. I usually let the car crawl and then give it gas once I feel the clutch let off, but the Z needs gas even before and so I'm having to relearn how to drive to get that timing right. But I feel way more smoother in shifting after the car is going than in the GTI.

[@JohnnyB.]

Great point and observation you’ve made with the clutch feel in the 350z. I too have a Miata and it’s such an easier car to drive; I’ve taught most of my friends how to drive manual in it and within 5-10 minutes they are pulling away from stopped without stalling! The 350z is definitely more sensitive to the gas pedal. Even switching between my 06 and 07, they clutch master cylinder is a different design and even that little difference changes the bite point even more! Once you get a hang of it though, it feels great! Really appreciate your comment my friend🙏🏼 thanks for tuning in (:

[@tremorstuninggarage]

I gonna get a manual 350z but i cant drive manual 😂, wish me luck

[@JohnnyB.]

You got this!! It's absolutely worth getting the manual, even if you don't know a thing about 6speed haha just take your time, and you'll get the hang of it! :) Appreciate your comment!

[@SophiaKalo]

dw I literally did the same thing, we got this

[@Alex-h7j8e]

Same

[@Alex-h7j8e]

Lol

[@julieford8788]

I’m amazed at the amount of younger people why can’t drive a stick shift. I learned on a column shift when I was 8! It was an old Ford pick up.., no sir, no power steering and am radio. 😁. I can honestly say I love my 350z 💕

[@JohnnyB.]

You and me both!! None of my friends can drive stick, and I'm slowly teaching all of them haha Really appreciate you tuning in Julie!

[@rudewhipz6199]

I’m 23 and can drive stick and zero of my friends know how lol

[@michaelkoffman9589]

There just aren’t many made anymore…use to be pretty much every car had a manual option. I learned in a Honda Accord in the 90s, but all the “basic” cars are automatics now

[@afnanallahbaksh173]

Yo man thank you so much I was waiting for this video as soon as you replied to my comment. Didn’t think it would be this soon. Thanks so much man helped a lot can’t wait to get my first z

[@JohnnyB.]

No problem!! It was a great idea. Much appreciated my friend🙏🏼

[@kavmvnofficial]

I enjoyed this vid alot. I've watched tons of film for downshifting. Just need a bit more time in the wheel to get it. But this def helped. Much love 🤙🙏

[@JohnnyB.]

Glad you enjoyed it and that it could help a bit! Like you said, time spent practicing behind the wheel is most important🙌 I appreciate your comment my friend!

[@wuzzyk]

NEVER go into neutral when you are in a turn. Leave it in the gear you go into the turn with and gas your way though.

[@A-BYTE64]

nope

[@NO_CLASS_BEATS]

Thanks for increasing the resale of Nissan 350

[@rubencuriel2559]

I want to learn to drive manual and this seems so hard hopefully I can get it tho😅

[@jacobmacdonnel1]

Have you ever considered buying any bronze/ gold looking wheels ? Or even black? I think that would give an amazing look to the z. Red and gold/bronze wheels goes amazing together

[@JohnnyB.]

I have actually been thinking about it!! I love the silver wheels on the red, but bronze will probably be my next option! Maybe soon. I appreciate you tuning in Jacob!🙌

[@imtxkyo]

Thanks for the video man!

[@JohnnyB.]

You bet!

[@matthuang2387]

thank you for this video! so grateful

[@PotentialGaming]

great video man helpful!

[@ayeeeeeitsrachel]

just bought my first Z and i’m having so much trouble learning manual since it’s not a stock clutch but i’m hoping with enough practice i’ll get it 😭😭

[@jovanscroggins3277]

I stalled like 5 times already 😢

[@cantreid800]

When you down shift do you put it in neautral, rev than downshift to a lower gear. Or leave it in let’s say 6th gear and push clutch in keeping it in 6th and while clutch is in revvning it and than drop to 4th. Because I usually drop it to neautral, rev it and than down shift it.

[@redline350zHR]

I clutch in, neutral, clutch out-rev-in neutral, clutch in, gear (for downshift). Idk if that was understandable but yes its basically what you said, just dont know if u were offf the clutch when u rev it, so i just spelled it out which is exactly “DOUBLE-CLUTCHING on downshifts” 💪💪

[@mrmakiii]

Super good video🔥 and you are one of my fav car tubers✌️ but if im being real i still have no clue how to drive manual but eeh i dont even need to know yet. I still have many years to wait for my first car. I hope i could find a 350z for my first car 😂✌️

[@JohnnyB.]

Thank you my friend! Happy to hear you like the videos :) It seems difficult, but once you get the motion down, it's all really about timing! 350z for a first car is so cool, hope you get one as well! I appreciate your comment!

[@11001chris]

I’m getting mine soon and I hope I can make it🙏🏾😩

[@AkromaUW]

Dumb question. But when I am in traffic can’t I just have the brake in instead of neutral and ebrake? Or will I still roll?

[@spookylobby]

Technically yes but how’s he’s explaining it it just saves your clutch a lil longer that’s it really

[@cantreid800]

First time learning manual was my 350z HR

[@Kinou]

good video, im good at shiftingnow but my N to 1st is still always so iffy at times but Im improving. not stalling atleast lol

[@JohnnyB.]

Nice!! I know how you feel! N to 1st, for me as well, took a little while to get right. Now it’s muscle memory haha I appreciate you!!🙌

[@Ciasiab-san]

Im buying a 350Z now you inspired me 😂 (Aka) my first car

[@dannytreefidyz3330]

Sick!

[@JohnnyB.]

Thank you bro🙏🏼🔥

[@danielfajardo1724]

good science on mantrans👍

[@sebbes111]

Where’d you get that front lip?? It used to be black, I really want one for my Z

[@JohnnyB.]

Hey man!! This front lip is from Vicrez! It's the N3R style front lip for 06-09! I've got a full mod-list dropping today. Really appreciate you tuning in!

[@stevosi113]

I actually belly laughed at 8:30 lol sick vid g! 🔥

[@JohnnyB.]

Hahaha I laughed when I was editing it too😜 thank you broski!!🙌

[@nanc4life]

I have to learn… my dad is giving me his 350z and it’s gonna be my first car💔

[@ericalynn2600]

Omg same!!🤣🤣 watching this vid 4000*🤣🤣 Gl

[@sandrayanez6121]

I wish a 350z would be my first car

[@mysticfangg9403]

Nice

[@JohnnyB.]

Thank you!! I appreciate your comment!

[@Str8statiK]

You didn't go over approaching a stop and what to do whether to ride the clutch or if the car stalls or what gear to switch? I hear different things from different people when it comes to slowing down

[@redline350zHR]

Go to 2nd, i wish i could describe it bc it comes too naturally for me that i cant even say what i wanna say… Basically you can be in second while braking, and for ex: coming up to a stop sign, you can leave it in 2nd, stopping to around 5mph if u know what ur doing. U dont have to ride the clutch or worst case, go back into 1st after slowing to a complete stop -which is only necessary when it’s necessary

[@diet-6166]

your car is so pretty :)

[@JohnnyB.]

Thank you so much🙏🏼

[@brandoncomer6492]

It isn't going to be "2nd nature" after a few days. Your probably going to struggle a bit and be uncomfortable, particularly in traffic, for the first month or two. You're going to stall a lot, your going to struggle with fast starts and be jerky on your takeoffs, your going to struggle with rev matching, your probably going to miss shifts and grind some gears, your going to be super uncomfortable on hills, your shifts are going to be clunky, you're going to have to learn how to smoothly find the right gear when traffic slows and speeds up unexpectedly, etc. I think it was probably 3-4k miles before I really felt comfortable with a manual to the point I'd consider it 2nd nature. Lets set realistic expectations for new drivers.

[@JohnnyB.]

You’re right, it’ll definitely take a little while for it to become “second nature”. Like you said, probably a few months to really get it and be comfortable. Definitely all important things to keep in mind. I appreciate your comment!🙌

[@SophiaKalo]

thank you, this is really reassuring ❤

[@PokeysMM2]

Just bought a 350z with a stage 3 clutch and its so hard to learn

[@EraticlD]

I need to learn how to heel toe rev match.. my Z is my first manual car, and it just feels so awkward, like my feet are too skinny lol

[@slingshotmcoy]

I'v gotta get a new car around $10k or under and keep seeing 350z's. I've always wanted one and never realized how cheap they where, but never driven manual. I'v seen some for sale with 80k miles for $8k and i'm so tempted but idk if it's a good idea for a daily driver/first manual car.

[@ignacioramirez2180]

I just want to learn how to stop the car correctly without staling

[@DOOMLORDHOKAGE]

If you’re coming to a complete stop or a slow rolling stop, clutch pedal all the way down. You’ll never stall with the clutch all the way down

[@JohnnyB.]

What AA-Gamer said!! As long as you press the clutch in, it won’t stall! But, it’s not too good to keep the clutch pressed for very long(sitting at a red light), so just move the transmission into neutral until it’s time to accelerate again🙏🏼 I appreciate your comment!🙌

[@ignacioramirez2180]

@@JohnnyB. thank you so much, and I love the vids keep it up bro

[@JohnnyB.]

@@ignacioramirez2180 of course man🙏🏼 Will do🙌

[@TheWizarTM]

Is ez, is like motorcycles :P

[@chrismoon7518]

Do you guys have a different licence and driving test for Manuals and autos like the UK? If you pass on a manual you can drive an auto but not the other way around.

[@JohnnyB.]

Hey Chris!! That’s cool, I wasn’t aware of that! We actually don’t! If you pass in an auto or manual, you get a regular license that lets you drive either! I appreciate you comment!!🙏🏼

[@spic3787]

What car would you reccomend for a beginner to get used to and then switch to the Z?

[@akampurewal7608]

go straight to the z lmfao

[@nicknyasende4337]

First manual is a 350z with a stage 3 Racing clutch off of Facebook market place 💀 I’m 16

[@silvabackmusic5372]

My manual Z start perfectly every time without the clucth being pressed in??

[@jdodobird9]

Bro was at Temecula Middle School in the start of the video

[@blakeyearsley3899]

Your Z is perfect is that factory red? What are the wheels and lip?

[@matic_z33]

This video is really useful! Thanks❤

[@JohnnyB.]

So glad it could help!! :)

[@Sanii.vs.]

Hey bro can you do a build list

[@JohnnyB.]

Dropping today!! Appreciate the idea bro!!

[@Sanii.vs.]

@@JohnnyB. 🤍

[@NO_CLASS_BEATS]

Of course I want to juice it! But it is so rare!

[@chlxride._.18]

Don’t know if you’ll see this but when u shift gears do you let go of the accelerator or can you still have your foot on it

[@JohnnyB.]

You should let off the gas in between shifts! There is a way to keep your foot in it though, it’s called flat-foot shifting, but it’s more for racing and I’m not good at it haha definitely safer to just take your foot off the pedal in between shifts (: appreciate your comment!!

[@cowies3976]

i need to get better at downshifting, everytime i do my z jerks

[@NO_CLASS_BEATS]

I have a documented 1 of the 1st 350z'zz sold in North America. Werd. What do you have?

[@jhonswalbasarte1818]

Ok so unlocking the power of the car is just changes the gears at a high revolution RPM example 2nd usually will be 3.5 RPM but I could get it up to 7. RPM is I want more power? Do I get that right?

[@elliottleonard2836]

Is there much different driving a 2006 350z than a 2007 350z

[@JohnnyB.]

The 2007 Nissan 350z has the VQ35HR engine, when 03-06 has the VQ35DE (some being the VQ35DE Rev-Up). 2007, HR motor is more reinforced and handles boost better than the DE's, but people still boost DE's lol Also, people have found the 2006 manual cars to burn a bit more oil, which was solved in 2007-2008. Small changes between them, but overall the same! :) Also, taillight and headlight facelift happened in 2006!

[@goldenninja1501]

To stop the car do u have to be in a gear to stop it or no

[@JohnnyB.]

Hey! Every time you come to a stop, either the clutch must be pushed in (if it's in gear), or the car must be in neutral :) I appreciate your comment my friend!

[@no5thgear311]

Hey I have a question can you show us your go pro setup for POV videos? I want to try my hand at it but most things I've tried are infuriating lol

[@atticusblack203]

Not first but i tried

[@JohnnyB.]

Your effort doesn’t go unnoticed🙏🏼 I really appreciate that🙌

[@w0lfy340]

I really want a Z but they’re so expensive in my area, so I’m just looking if there are things I can improve when driving my manual Civic

[@xiopia3940]

I got mine for 15k at 40k miles just gotta look

[@javansmith3080]

I have a question , you have to clutch every gear ? I’m not going lie at night I’m nervous lol kinda scared imma spin my shit

[@Yooooo875]

Hey! Whats the exact color of yr car called? Is it regular red or light red?

[@Jump_Shock]

How to slow down to go around corners

[@JohnnyB.]

Only the pros are asking THAT question XD haha I appreciate you tuning in man!!

[@Jump_Shock]

@@JohnnyB. 😂

[@transylvaniadesign5732]

😅 how much it's the clutch replacement? Because with slow slow slow I think it will burn quickly 🙆😁

[@djx_crisg6659]

what happens when you’re in 6 gear and u reach max rpm do u have to go back down to 1st gear ?

[@_fryng_pan_7778]

thats it for gears, max rpm in the highest gear is the fastest the car will go

[@JohnnyB.]

What fryingpan said!! Going back to first gear wouldn’t end too well😜 I appreciate you tuning in🙌

[@GoGoGeorg.W]

Nice video, but It's 350z, so where is drift and 0-60 tips? I think it should be good idea for next video "tips for drift and 0-60"

[@paula.883]

what is the function of the orange little screen?, the one over the radio

[@nicholaschanda1978]

nice

[@JohnnyB.]

Appreciate you Nicholas!!

[@road_mine8733]

Do yall think it would be a bad idea to get a Z as a first car and as a manual?

[@slevpy]

Finna be my first too g

[@cronikkz]

Why does my z red light around 4-5 rpm???????? How do I go fast????

[@dylanamano1789]

how do you break like do you put the car in neutral or a smaller gear

[@cruant]

isn’t 6th gear the smallest and 1st the biggest?

[@JohnnyB.]

You're right! I pinned a comment saying that I made a mistake when explaining in the video, appreciate your comment my friend :)

[@cruant]

@@JohnnyB. all good man! lately i’ve been binge watching all your 350z vids. Keep up the great content

[@michaelthompson2970]

I already know how to drive manual but I watched you video because I wanted to see a pov of someone driving a 350z. This is an excellent tutorial for beginners. Im looking for a new car because my 2010 kia soul have a leaking rear main seal and my clutch is slipping because of it. I wasn’t in the market for a sports car but I noticed how cheap 350z’s are now. Now that I’ve seen you drive it now I know I really want to have one.

[@ericmanso7355]

I don’t know how to drive stick, but I have learned how to drive a manual In semi truck when I passed my CDL test Ha ha I don’t think it’s that hard right with this lol

[@Captinmax-of1fs]

Why with the A/C on when accelerating?

[@jxse237]

Do I have to gas it a little when I’m downshifting .? Or no .?

[@Key-z2x]

every time, otherwise it wont be a smooth downshift. You always need to give it enough gas to match the rpms that the engine would be at the gear you wanna be relative to your speed. When downshifting when you first start driving manual rev your engine up around where you think you should be and let the clutch out slowly, (not super slow) that will help you out in case you didnt set out the rpms correctly 100%. Once you become a pro at driving a manual transmission you can set the rpms and instantly release the clutch as quick as possible. (Typically you never do this casual driving but if you''re racing other people then you do this...)

[@NO_CLASS_BEATS]

t came with a letter.

[@danielfajardo1724]

kids needa ask their dad

[@rushyplays1678]

Hills

[@NO_CLASS_BEATS]

Werd. Documented. I have an extremely rare 350z. Test me.