very loud clutch chatter when in first gear and i depress the clutch...

TheSnakeJake · 03-20-2010, 05:57 PM

so i have 350 miles on my z now, and i am noticing this noise a lot more. when i am slowing driving in first gear (like when i am pulling into my garage) and i depress the clutch, the car makes a very loud chattering/banging noise and it is quite annoying. it happened a few times when i was in stop/go traffic today as well. is this the normal chatter that you guys talk about, or do i need to make a trip to the dealership?

Modshack · 03-20-2010, 06:13 PM

Sounds like you're waiting too long to depress the clutch... TRy depressing and slipping it a bit when you're at very slow speeds..

TheSnakeJake · 03-20-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Sounds like you're waiting too long to depress the clutch... TRy depressing and slipping it a bit when you're at very slow speeds..

so you are suggesting to slip the clutch on decel? in all the manual cars i have owned/driven, i have never had to slip the clutch when coming to a stop in first gear...

mick · 03-20-2010, 06:44 PM

i am pretty sure mine does not make any noise, let alone a loud one. sounds like you need to have the dealer check it out.

Snakes709 · 03-20-2010, 07:40 PM

My Z has made that noise from day one. I now have 10,600km on the car and its still doing it but still going strong.

JB-370z · 03-20-2010, 07:41 PM

This is normal nothing to worry about. From porsches to corvetts they all have chatter and make noises when oulling out of first and in neutral

CBRich · 03-20-2010, 07:42 PM

Got it here too.

Modshack · 03-20-2010, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSnakeJake

i have never had to slip the clutch when coming to a stop in first gear...

???...You don't slip it, you disengage it....your description sounds more like driver error than anything wrong with the car...First manual trans?

TheSnakeJake · 03-20-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

???...You don't slip it, you disengage it....

i guess i am confused on your suggestion in the earlier post...

the noise happens when i am slowly rolling into my garage in first gear and when i push in the clutch as i am coming inside, the chatter/banging noise happens right then. so slipping the clutch at that time didn't make sense to me...

TheSnakeJake · 03-20-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

???...You don't slip it, you disengage it....your description sounds more like driver error than anything wrong with the car...First manual trans?

it's not driver error dude. i have to push in the clutch before i stop or the car will stall. i have owned over 10 manual transmission vehicles. most recently a '02 z06 vette and before that a '03 cobra. not to mention the manual jeeps i have had as off road toys where slow speed/crawling clutch action is required. trust me, it's not driver error...

coaster · 03-20-2010, 08:44 PM

I believe this is normal. I have a similar situation with my car too. When I depress the clutch, sometimes, I feel a slight tapping. Are you having a similar situation?

antennahead · 03-20-2010, 08:47 PM

These cars are known for this, the 350 as well. I can make my clutch make that loud chatter "if" I slam it to the floor too fast. You learn the smooth motion that is necessary to avoid the chatter. Mine never chatters, "but", I can make it do it everytime "if" I don't work it properly. Same thing Mod said, "You don't slip it, you disengage it"

TheSnakeJake · 03-20-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by coaster

I believe this is normal. I have a similar situation with my car too. When I depress the clutch, sometimes, I feel a slight tapping. Are you having a similar situation?

yes, it is kindof a tapping noise. but it is not slight, it is quite loud...

TheSnakeJake · 03-20-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Same thing Mod said, "You don't slip it, you disengage it"

first he said to slip it. then he said don't slip it, disengage it...

Endgame · 03-20-2010, 09:22 PM

happens to me to.. but i know it happens when i disengage the clutch too quickly.... i just need to do it more slowly...

03-20-2010, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheSnakeJake Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 84 Drives: none Rep Power: 15	very loud clutch chatter when in first gear and i depress the clutch... so i have 350 miles on my z now, and i am noticing this noise a lot more. when i am slowing driving in first gear (like when i am pulling into my garage) and i depress the clutch, the car makes a very loud chattering/banging noise and it is quite annoying. it happened a few times when i was in stop/go traffic today as well. is this the normal chatter that you guys talk about, or do i need to make a trip to the dealership?

03-20-2010, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Sounds like you're waiting too long to depress the clutch... TRy depressing and slipping it a bit when you're at very slow speeds.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-20-2010, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 17	My Z has made that noise from day one. I now have 10,600km on the car and its still doing it but still going strong. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

03-20-2010, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 18	This is normal nothing to worry about. From porsches to corvetts they all have chatter and make noises when oulling out of first and in neutral __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

03-20-2010, 08:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 16	I believe this is normal. I have a similar situation with my car too. When I depress the clutch, sometimes, I feel a slight tapping. Are you having a similar situation? __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

03-20-2010, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i am pretty sure mine does not make any noise, let alone a loud one. sounds like you need to have the dealer check it out.

03-20-2010, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Got it here too.

03-20-2010, 08:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	These cars are known for this, the 350 as well. I can make my clutch make that loud chatter "if" I slam it to the floor too fast. You learn the smooth motion that is necessary to avoid the chatter. Mine never chatters, "but", I can make it do it everytime "if" I don't work it properly. Same thing Mod said, "You don't slip it, you disengage it" __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

03-20-2010, 09:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	happens to me to.. but i know it happens when i disengage the clutch too quickly.... i just need to do it more slowly...

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