Loud shifts from 1st gear to 2nd

The Z monster · 03-01-2012, 06:08 PM

Does anyone notice a "clunk" noise when u shift from first to second gear? I hear it of my windows or down or if I see another Z leaving a stop sign or stop light. Just making sure my car isn't fu@$%d up. It's not like a BANG! Just a clunk noise. No other manual car I've had is this loud. Lemme know if anyone else's does this

corner3garage · 03-01-2012, 06:10 PM

many of our customers have great success with the Motyl gear 75w-90 and also the MT-85!

The VQ trans are known to be a little clunky!

The Z monster · 03-01-2012, 06:27 PM

Cool thanks. Is that transmission fluid? Lol. I'm new to all this stuff

Bullet_proof · 03-01-2012, 07:09 PM

Does an after market short shifter, and a better clutch help improve this clunkynes? I pecked my car a week ago and was thinking the same: "just my luck, they gave me the one with the f:&/& &p transmission"

Drex · 03-01-2012, 07:11 PM

noise is normal

krs · 03-01-2012, 07:37 PM

I've also read that this is normal. I feel it's more of a shift linkage noise rather than a transmission noise...

One post suggests to slow down the shift from 1st to 2nd - this worked for me to eliminate the noise. Also, make sure the clutch pedal is on the floor before you take it out of 1st. Experiment a little with your shifting...

cheshirecat · 03-02-2012, 08:40 AM

It's normal. The Z has a very loud tranny.

ImportConvert · 03-02-2012, 09:23 AM

Normal. Refine your shifting. I used to do this during the first few hours of ownership. It is likely that scooting your seat back 1/2" or so will fix it.

anthonyy · 03-02-2012, 10:57 AM

Yes sir, this is normal.
I get it too but after about 30 minutes of driving it smooths out when the trans fluid warms up

Bullet_proof · 03-02-2012, 11:00 AM

Also is it me or it's the clutch fairly long? I mean it feels like 3 feet deep can this be adjusted?

Spikuh · 03-02-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullet_proof

Also is it me or it's the clutch fairly long? I mean it feels like 3 feet deep can this be adjusted?

You mean engagement length or pedal travel?

The Z monster · 03-02-2012, 05:09 PM

cool thanks everyone. i thought it was broken the first few days i had it too lol..

ImportConvert · 03-02-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullet_proof

Also is it me or it's the clutch fairly long? I mean it feels like 3 feet deep can this be adjusted?

It's no longer than in my mustang, F-body, or corvette. The Mustang had the best clutch-feel hands-down, though, being cable operated.

So far, though, I am NOT having the issues you guys are with the clutch and my '12. I also hated the clutch in the '10 and '11 I drove, though. Did they change anything for '12? I find it totally different. Just like my Corvette, actually, except with less motor to smooth out my launching mistakes. Clutch feels great. I paid a member on here for a new spring, and I might not even install it.

christian370z · 03-02-2012, 06:30 PM

My MT makes a bit of noise during shifts but nothing out of the ordinary. Switching to Redline synthetic trans oil did decrease the amount of noise from the transmission and smoothed out shifts ever so slightly, definitely a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.

Bullet_proof · 03-02-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikuh

You mean engagement length or pedal travel?

The pedal travel. I mean engagement wise I like it; all the way back.

03-01-2012, 06:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Z monster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Port saint lucie, FL Posts: 326 Drives: 2012 370Z Grey A/T Rep Power: 13	Loud shifts from 1st gear to 2nd Does anyone notice a "clunk" noise when u shift from first to second gear? I hear it of my windows or down or if I see another Z leaving a stop sign or stop light. Just making sure my car isn't fu@$%d up. It's not like a BANG! Just a clunk noise. No other manual car I've had is this loud. Lemme know if anyone else's does this

03-01-2012, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	many of our customers have great success with the Motyl gear 75w-90 and also the MT-85! The VQ trans are known to be a little clunky! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

03-01-2012, 07:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	noise is normal __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

03-01-2012, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
krs Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: houston Posts: 1 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	I've also read that this is normal. I feel it's more of a shift linkage noise rather than a transmission noise... One post suggests to slow down the shift from 1st to 2nd - this worked for me to eliminate the noise. Also, make sure the clutch pedal is on the floor before you take it out of 1st. Experiment a little with your shifting... JCA92 likes this.

03-02-2012, 06:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	My MT makes a bit of noise during shifts but nothing out of the ordinary. Switching to Redline synthetic trans oil did decrease the amount of noise from the transmission and smoothed out shifts ever so slightly, definitely a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-01-2012, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Z monster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Port saint lucie, FL Posts: 326 Drives: 2012 370Z Grey A/T Rep Power: 13	Cool thanks. Is that transmission fluid? Lol. I'm new to all this stuff

03-01-2012, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bullet_proof Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Drives: 2012 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 13	Does an after market short shifter, and a better clutch help improve this clunkynes? I pecked my car a week ago and was thinking the same: "just my luck, they gave me the one with the f:&/& &p transmission"

03-02-2012, 08:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	It's normal. The Z has a very loud tranny.

03-02-2012, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	Normal. Refine your shifting. I used to do this during the first few hours of ownership. It is likely that scooting your seat back 1/2" or so will fix it.

03-02-2012, 10:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	Yes sir, this is normal. I get it too but after about 30 minutes of driving it smooths out when the trans fluid warms up

03-02-2012, 11:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bullet_proof Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Drives: 2012 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 13	Also is it me or it's the clutch fairly long? I mean it feels like 3 feet deep can this be adjusted?

03-02-2012, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
The Z monster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Port saint lucie, FL Posts: 326 Drives: 2012 370Z Grey A/T Rep Power: 13	cool thanks everyone. i thought it was broken the first few days i had it too lol..

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