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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.

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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.

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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 :teeth:

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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

 

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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

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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 :D

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