Buying a Z - Tranny Questions

CYANiDE · 04-23-2013, 09:15 PM

I'm looking at a really low mile 2011 (4700 miles) black/black sport/nav.

I test drove it on regular streets and noticed the clutch is really strange. Half way down it its somewhat stiff, after that its really soft and goes down to the floor really easily. Is this normal? I've read some threads about it being "touchy" but not sure if that's what it means...

Also, going into the gears it seems to be "notchy." No grinding, just a very noticeable feeling of the linkages moving.

I'm used to driving Honda manual transmission, and while I understand the Z isn't as smooth, I'm wondering if this is all normal?

m4a1mustang · 04-23-2013, 09:17 PM

It's normal. Takes some getting used to. Definitely not the most graceful trans/clutch combo around.

CYANiDE · 04-23-2013, 09:21 PM

Did some more searching and found the linkage feeling is normal. And yea, I felt a little strange with this clutch, but I guess you just get used to it.

Time for an extended test drive and then work those numbers!

cooltoy · 04-23-2013, 10:39 PM

I think transvestites have as much right to buy a Z, as any one else.

Oh wait........... different kind of tranny.

Leuz · 04-23-2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CYANiDE

Did some more searching and found the linkage feeling is normal. And yea, I felt a little strange with this clutch, but I guess you just get used to it.

Search the forum for:
- clutch helper spring (mod to change the stock spring with a softer one)
- RJM clutch (mod to change the pedal with an aftermarket one)

Good luck

DEpointfive0 · 04-23-2013, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leuz

Search the forum for:
- clutch helper spring (mod to change the stock spring with a softer one)
- RJM clutch (mod to change the pedal with an aftermarket one)

Buy the 7AT

Fixed, LOL

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-24-2013, 05:39 AM

I drove a 13 manual and it was surprisingly better than past 370z manuals but...

m4a1mustang · 04-24-2013, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I drove a 13 manual and it was surprisingly better than past 370z manuals but...

Honestly they feel the same to me.

04-23-2013, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
CYANiDE Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NY Posts: 5 Drives: - Rep Power: 12	Buying a Z - Tranny Questions I'm looking at a really low mile 2011 (4700 miles) black/black sport/nav. I test drove it on regular streets and noticed the clutch is really strange. Half way down it its somewhat stiff, after that its really soft and goes down to the floor really easily. Is this normal? I've read some threads about it being "touchy" but not sure if that's what it means... Also, going into the gears it seems to be "notchy." No grinding, just a very noticeable feeling of the linkages moving. I'm used to driving Honda manual transmission, and while I understand the Z isn't as smooth, I'm wondering if this is all normal?

04-23-2013, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's normal. Takes some getting used to. Definitely not the most graceful trans/clutch combo around. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-23-2013, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,941 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	I think transvestites have as much right to buy a Z, as any one else. Oh wait........... different kind of tranny. RN SHARK and CYANiDE like this.

04-24-2013, 05:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	I drove a 13 manual and it was surprisingly better than past 370z manuals but... __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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04-23-2013, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
CYANiDE Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NY Posts: 5 Drives: - Rep Power: 12	Did some more searching and found the linkage feeling is normal. And yea, I felt a little strange with this clutch, but I guess you just get used to it. Time for an extended test drive and then work those numbers!