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GaZoom · 09-04-2011, 04:40 PM

Drove a couple CVT models last month, finally got a chance
to drive the 6MT yesterday. Wow! Happily for me I was driving my
trade-in, and the deal was done. I have not had a manual car in
over six years, so a little rusty but having tons of fun!

romiata · 09-04-2011, 08:06 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the Z family

Great looking ride, too! Enjoy your slick stick

GaZoom · 09-04-2011, 08:14 PM

Thanks for the welcome!

I will say it creeps me out a bit that reverse is between 5th and 6th, I guess it has a lock-out at speed?

I like how the IMA helps at low rpms, when otherwise the engine might be "lugging".

It may not be like my old CR-X's, but since I am older and don't remember, it's all good

Love this car, it fits us perfectly!

And thanks to this forum for all the helpful members and info!

romiata · 09-04-2011, 09:17 PM

I bought a CRX back in '89: still one of my favorites

The CR-Z brings me back, but I do miss my Barbados Yellow Si. I purposely avoided driving the stick with the Z because I knew I would want it- but mucin ute 140 m/day and knew I needed the CVT. Besides, I've got an old 92' Miata to drive if I wanna do the manual thing XD

TwoZs · 09-04-2011, 09:47 PM

Congrats! Great color choice, and enjoy the 6mt. That was one of the things that really sold me on the car.

CR-Z Canadian · 09-05-2011, 06:16 PM

Welcome GaZoom!
Nice car - you're gonna LOVE it.
Don't be a stranger here - stay in touch.

GaZoom · 09-05-2011, 08:30 PM

Thanks for all the welcomes!

Been reading the manual, page 209 says there is a reverse gear "lock-out"
mechanism that actuates at a "certain" speed, good to know.

I even drove in the rain today, just to drive

gomarlins3 · 09-05-2011, 09:11 PM

Welcome.

09-04-2011, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
GaZoom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 365	From Georgia...At Last! Now I Have one too:) Drove a couple CVT models last month, finally got a chance to drive the 6MT yesterday. Wow! Happily for me I was driving my trade-in, and the deal was done. I have not had a manual car in over six years, so a little rusty but having tons of fun! Attached Thumbnails __________________ (9/3/2011) 2011 SSM CR-Z EX 6MT #016131 avg 37/43 mpg

09-04-2011, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
GaZoom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 365	Thanks for the welcome! I will say it creeps me out a bit that reverse is between 5th and 6th, I guess it has a lock-out at speed? I like how the IMA helps at low rpms, when otherwise the engine might be "lugging". It may not be like my old CR-X's, but since I am older and don't remember, it's all good Love this car, it fits us perfectly! And thanks to this forum for all the helpful members and info! __________________ (9/3/2011) 2011 SSM CR-Z EX 6MT #016131 avg 37/43 mpg

09-05-2011, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
GaZoom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 365	Thanks for all the welcomes! Been reading the manual, page 209 says there is a reverse gear "lock-out" mechanism that actuates at a "certain" speed, good to know. I even drove in the rain today, just to drive __________________ (9/3/2011) 2011 SSM CR-Z EX 6MT #016131 avg 37/43 mpg

09-05-2011, 09:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomarlins3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,052	Welcome. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me.

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09-04-2011, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
romiata Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,261	Congratulations and welcome to the Z family Great looking ride, too! Enjoy your slick stick

09-04-2011, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
romiata Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,261	I bought a CRX back in '89: still one of my favorites The CR-Z brings me back, but I do miss my Barbados Yellow Si. I purposely avoided driving the stick with the Z because I knew I would want it- but mucin ute 140 m/day and knew I needed the CVT. Besides, I've got an old 92' Miata to drive if I wanna do the manual thing XD

09-05-2011, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
CR-Z Canadian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,333	Welcome GaZoom! Nice car - you're gonna LOVE it. Don't be a stranger here - stay in touch.