6MT guys, minor clutch pedal thump..

pty370z · 10-27-2009, 01:59 PM

Hi guys,

I just wanted to ask those of you who own the 6MT 370Z if you feel a minor thump sound (little kick on your foot) when you are releasing the clutch and almost on the clutch's idle or normal position..

Is this normal or is it just me and I should get it checked..??

I have no issues engaging any of the gears..

Appreciate your comments, thanks!

bradz · 10-27-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pty370z

Hi guys,

I just wanted to ask those of you who own the 6MT 370Z if you feel a minor thump sound (little kick on your foot) when you are releasing the clutch and almost on the clutch's idle or normal position..

Is this normal or is it just me and I should get it checked..??

I have no issues engaging any of the gears..

Appreciate your comments, thanks!

no thump here.

NewlyIMPORTed · 10-27-2009, 04:16 PM

i have noticed the problem to. i havent had it forever but when i hit about 7000 miles it started i dont think its a problem though

Rogue Z · 10-27-2009, 04:18 PM

same here i felt it alot when i first got the car but havent noticed it in a while....being my first manual car i thought all cars did that at first

6MT · 10-27-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pty370z

Hi guys,

I just wanted to ask those of you who own the 6MT 370Z if you feel a minor thump sound (little kick on your foot) when you are releasing the clutch and almost on the clutch's idle or normal position..

Is this normal or is it just me and I should get it checked..??

I have no issues engaging any of the gears..

Appreciate your comments, thanks!

No "thump" with mine.

jookiyaya · 10-27-2009, 04:24 PM

i noticed that when im in 6th gear, and i lightly tap my accel, i can feel the stick actually move couple of millimeters further down. and this happens each time if i were to push down on the accelerator im not sure if thats the snychro sensor that is being transmitted (dont have that option installed). thought it was kind of a suprise....

Matt · 10-27-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

i noticed that when im in 6th gear, and i lightly tap my accel, i can feel the stick actually move couple of millimeters further down. and this happens each time if i were to push down on the accelerator im not sure if thats the snychro sensor that is being transmitted (dont have that option installed). thought it was kind of a suprise....

From my experience, this is completely normal for any manual car. In every gear, the shifter will move ever so slightly if go from no throttle to some throttle and back.

jookiyaya · 10-27-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

From my experience, this is completely normal for any manual car. In every gear, the shifter will move ever so slightly if go from no throttle to some throttle and back.

nice. my 00 civic SI nor my 01 integra type R never did that. i guess thats technology for ya ^_^ thx for the heads up

6spd · 10-27-2009, 04:37 PM

no thump/clunk unless its one of those scenarios where im slowing/braking and pushing the clutch in while in first (heavy traffic). but when i cruise in 6th, the shifter will shake itself forward and make a very very low ticking sound. ill bump it back a bit and it goes away...

6spd · 10-27-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

nice. my 00 civic SI nor my 01 integra type R never did that. i guess thats technology for ya ^_^ thx for the heads up

fwd wont, but rwd/awd will.

jookiyaya · 10-27-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

fwd wont, but rwd/awd will.

nice. i luv my z ^^

Modshack · 10-27-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

nice. my 00 civic SI nor my 01 integra type R never did that. i guess thats technology for ya ^_^ thx for the heads up

That's because the shifter was connnected to the trans by cables. It was isolated from the engine and trans movement. In the 370 the shifter is directly attached to the trans and as the engine produces torque it moves because the motor and trans are moving on their mounts. This is perfectly normal

6spd · 10-27-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

That's because the shifter was connnected to the trans by cables. It was isolated from the engine and trans movement. In the 370 the shifter is directly attached to the trans and as the engine produces torque it moves because the motor and trans are moving on their mounts. This is perfectly normal

^^what he said!

ChrisSlicks · 10-27-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

nice. my 00 civic SI nor my 01 integra type R never did that. i guess thats technology for ya ^_^ thx for the heads up

FWD cars don't exhibit that because the shift linkages are so long and are usually cables. The transmission linkage in the 370Z is very direct, which is why you feel the movement and vibration.

ChrisSlicks · 10-27-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

FWD cars don't exhibit that because the shift linkages are so long and are usually cables. The transmission linkage in the 370Z is very direct, which is why you feel the movement and vibration.

Oops, Modshack beat me too it, nevermind

10-27-2009, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	6MT guys, minor clutch pedal thump.. Hi guys, I just wanted to ask those of you who own the 6MT 370Z if you feel a minor thump sound (little kick on your foot) when you are releasing the clutch and almost on the clutch's idle or normal position.. Is this normal or is it just me and I should get it checked..?? I have no issues engaging any of the gears.. Appreciate your comments, thanks! __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

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Rogue Z Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 559 Drives: 2009 Silver MT 370Z Rep Power: 17	same here i felt it alot when i first got the car but havent noticed it in a while....being my first manual car i thought all cars did that at first __________________

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jookiyaya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 262 Drives: 2010 40th Z!?!? Rep Power: 15	i noticed that when im in 6th gear, and i lightly tap my accel, i can feel the stick actually move couple of millimeters further down. and this happens each time if i were to push down on the accelerator im not sure if thats the snychro sensor that is being transmitted (dont have that option installed). thought it was kind of a suprise.... __________________ "370z gives you wings!! "

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