How many of you have the original csc?

Rusty · 01-07-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerkid

Update- im at 10K miles now and Ive noticed ive been losing fluid in mine slowly. over 5k miles of mostly highway driving (ie not a lot of clutch use) I lost maybe an 1/8th inch of fluid, same as my first 5K. no sign of poor performance but the fluid is going....somewhre.

Keep an eye on the level. Chances are the csc seal is starting to leak.

axmea? · 01-08-2016, 12:42 AM

I have my original still. It's in my garage closet.

Failed twice at 6K and 59K so I am on my 3rd. Master cylinder --- I'm on my 2nd. Now I have the Tilton racing slave. So far so good. Feels slightly firmer than stock. Engagement is just right - not on the top or high.

Inspector71 · 01-08-2016, 07:13 AM

If that is your white car, I'm jealous. People at work thought I was nuts to buy a second Z after the trouble I had with my 09 and the csc going out 3 times and the dealer not fixing it. I tell them the CSC is but one part, not the whole car and I can't get this driving experience and package in any other car at near the price. Several posters have recommended changing the master cylinder with the CSC. I plan to buy the after market CSC and replace the factory one at 36K when the warranty expires. I was thinking of replacing everything at the same time. Not sure if I should go with a different clutch either as some have recommended. Mine is street driven, not raced. I would climb over Porsche 911s just to get a good look at your car...

JARblue · 01-08-2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

I plan to buy the after market CSC and replace the factory one at 36K when the warranty expires. I was thinking of replacing everything at the same time. Not sure if I should go with a different clutch either as some have recommended. Mine is street driven, not raced.

I didn't bother to replace the clutch when I replaced my working CSC with the Z1 kit at 51K miles; I shouldn't have any trouble getting another 50K out of it. Unless you plan to do more than drive on the street or don't know how to drive a MT, there will be absolutely no reason to replace the clutch at 36K miles.

Inspector71 · 01-08-2016, 10:38 AM

Thanks for the reply. Whew, that is a big relief to read. So far so good with the white beauty I have. I was out of a Z for 11 months and man its good to be back. Really good news here.

Jayhovah · 01-08-2016, 11:25 AM

My 2011 got to almost 40k (car totaled) and it was going strong.
My 2013 is at 24k and I'll be changing it out next week with a new clutch and flywheel, but the stocker is fine at the moment.

Jsolo · 01-08-2016, 01:31 PM

Changing fluid often is probably the best way to avoid damaging the CSC seals. At least every 2-3 years. In fact, same time brake fluid is flushed is probably the best.

21K and no issues so far (g37).

JARblue · 01-08-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

Changing fluid often is probably the best way to avoid damaging the CSC seals. At least every 2-3 years. In fact, same time brake fluid is flushed is probably the best.

21K and no issues so far (g37).

I do it 1-2 times per year

Same with brake fluid. I can gravity bleed the clutch without a helper, and I have a power bleeder for my brakes. Super easy and <$50 in fluid for both each change. No reason not to do it.

Dubro · 09-24-2016, 10:22 PM

2010 Nismo. 51000 miles at CSC failure. Installing Z1 CSC elimination kit and RBM CMC. Installing new clutch. Reusing flywheel.

2011 Nismo#91 · 09-26-2016, 08:28 AM

I upgraded mine (z1 elimination kit) at 5yrs 36k miles, was proactive not due to failure.

KatmanII · 09-28-2016, 03:00 PM

2014 with 20k miles so far on the OEM CSC. Running an RJM pedal set up to minimize over travel. Oil cooler and fully insulated clutch hydro lines help keep clutch fluid cooler. Original fluid is still pristine.

RumbleFish · 09-28-2016, 05:38 PM

changed the the GTR brake fluid @ 28k mi. and haven't had a problem since...a little over 41K now

Dreadnaught · 09-28-2016, 07:28 PM

2014 with 28.5k miles. I'll probably do the csc delete in the nearish future. I plan to flush all of my fluids except the coolant at 30k.

greasebeast · 09-29-2016, 01:07 AM

62k just switched it out

JenzZ · 09-02-2017, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

Yep, that was me, lots of hwy driving, stop and go, in theory will ware it out faster.

Also noticed with a aftermarket clutch assembly it will kill a stock CSC VERY fast.

First OE one I got 133,000 miles, the current OE one i'm over 64,000 miles on it. found my old invoices....

What does CSC and CSM stand for?

01-08-2016, 12:42 AM	#62 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53240	I have my original still. It's in my garage closet. Failed twice at 6K and 59K so I am on my 3rd. Master cylinder --- I'm on my 2nd. Now I have the Tilton racing slave. So far so good. Feels slightly firmer than stock. Engagement is just right - not on the top or high. JARblue and NISMO IX like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 01-08-2016 at 12:53 AM.

01-08-2016, 07:13 AM	#63 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	Axmea? If that is your white car, I'm jealous. People at work thought I was nuts to buy a second Z after the trouble I had with my 09 and the csc going out 3 times and the dealer not fixing it. I tell them the CSC is but one part, not the whole car and I can't get this driving experience and package in any other car at near the price. Several posters have recommended changing the master cylinder with the CSC. I plan to buy the after market CSC and replace the factory one at 36K when the warranty expires. I was thinking of replacing everything at the same time. Not sure if I should go with a different clutch either as some have recommended. Mine is street driven, not raced. I would climb over Porsche 911s just to get a good look at your car... axmea? likes this.

01-08-2016, 10:38 AM	#65 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	Jarblue Thanks for the reply. Whew, that is a big relief to read. So far so good with the white beauty I have. I was out of a Z for 11 months and man its good to be back. Really good news here.

01-08-2016, 01:31 PM	#67 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Changing fluid often is probably the best way to avoid damaging the CSC seals. At least every 2-3 years. In fact, same time brake fluid is flushed is probably the best. 21K and no issues so far (g37). __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

09-24-2016, 10:22 PM	#69 (permalink)
Dubro Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 62 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 15	Failed at 51000 miles 2010 Nismo. 51000 miles at CSC failure. Installing Z1 CSC elimination kit and RBM CMC. Installing new clutch. Reusing flywheel.

09-26-2016, 08:28 AM	#70 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,380 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	I upgraded mine (z1 elimination kit) at 5yrs 36k miles, was proactive not due to failure.

09-28-2016, 03:00 PM	#71 (permalink)
KatmanII Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Rep Power: 9	2014 with 20k miles so far on the OEM CSC. Running an RJM pedal set up to minimize over travel. Oil cooler and fully insulated clutch hydro lines help keep clutch fluid cooler. Original fluid is still pristine.

09-28-2016, 05:38 PM	#72 (permalink)
RumbleFish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8239	changed the the GTR brake fluid @ 28k mi. and haven't had a problem since...a little over 41K now __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

09-28-2016, 07:28 PM	#73 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10139	2014 with 28.5k miles. I'll probably do the csc delete in the nearish future. I plan to flush all of my fluids except the coolant at 30k. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

09-29-2016, 01:07 AM	#74 (permalink)
greasebeast Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: bay area Posts: 14 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 9	62k just switched it out ZOperaMan likes this.

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