Clutch Recommendations.

37Z · 01-08-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

He sent me a ceramic disk. I LOVE IT. I sort of wish the flywheel was a tiny bit lighter.

Also, if your CSC is stock this is a good time to replace with the Heavy Duty one. It feels great. Make sure it is bled properly. Talk to Joe, and he'll tell you all about it.

My release bearing is failing on my 2009 370z. Nissan will replace this item including labor with the provision that a stock release bearing is installed. Which flywheel did you install? Is the CSC bearing a combo throw-out and slave bearing in the 370Z? Which ceramic clutch disk (stage 1 or stage 2) is a ceramic one?

houkouonchi · 01-09-2013, 12:14 PM

Thanks guys I ordered the kit and got a tracking number within an hour of ordering. I previously ordered the aluminum engine cover from zspeedperformance as well and it took about 6 days to arrive to California. I called them about expedited shipping but the cheapest expedited shipping was $170 vs free ground so I think I am gonna live without having my Z for a few extra days.

I wish I ordered this on Monday. I did want to give the dealer a chance to possibly procure the part though. They finally got back to me this morning said they could get the kit for me for $600 more than z speed performance =(. If it was 10-15% I might have gone that route but not for 50% more =(.

Anyway thanks again for the suggestions.

DIGItonium · 01-09-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 37Z

My release bearing is failing on my 2009 370z. Nissan will replace this item including labor with the provision that a stock release bearing is installed. Which flywheel did you install? Is the CSC bearing a combo throw-out and slave bearing in the 370Z? Which ceramic clutch disk (stage 1 or stage 2) is a ceramic one?

I think it is stage 2. In the picture, it looks like a copper disc with 8 ceramic tiles on each side. The flywheel is the Southbend DXD, and is single piece with close to OEM weight. I still recommend you get the HD CSC since your OEM CSC might fail quicker with the aftermarket clutch setup.

Once installed and bled properly, you should not have more than 1" of play in the clutch pedal. Regardless of temp, the engagement point or pressure doesn't change. Overall feel is slightly heavier, but feels natural. It is very easy to engage, and it is comfortable for daily driving.

I honestly have never dumped the clutch with this car. I'd love to, though

37Z · 01-10-2013, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

I think it is stage 2. In the picture, it looks like a copper disc with 8 ceramic tiles on each side. The flywheel is the Southbend DXD, and is single piece with close to OEM weight. I still recommend you get the HD CSC since your OEM CSC might fail quicker with the aftermarket clutch setup.

Once installed and bled properly, you should not have more than 1" of play in the clutch pedal. Regardless of temp, the engagement point or pressure doesn't change. Overall feel is slightly heavier, but feels natural. It is very easy to engage, and it is comfortable for daily driving.

I honestly have never dumped the clutch with this car. I'd love to, though

Is the flywheel & clutch "stock-like" quiet or?

houkouonchi · 01-17-2013, 12:41 PM

Ok so got the clutch + flywheel + csc installed. The clutch definitely feels different. It had quite a bit more resistence reminded me of my dad's 350z clutch. After driving it a bit the clutch is now sticking. It stuck to the floor twice and now is sticking just after it disengages when letting off the clutch =(. Does it just need to be broken in or is something borked? I guess I am probably gonna be bringing it back to the dealer tomorrow =(

Here is a video of the stick:

MJB · 01-17-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by houkouonchi

Ok so got the clutch + flywheel + csc installed. The clutch definitely feels different. It had quite a bit more resistence reminded me of my dad's 350z clutch. After driving it a bit the clutch is now sticking. It stuck to the floor twice and now is sticking just after it disengages when letting off the clutch =(. Does it just need to be broken in or is something borked? I guess I am probably gonna be bringing it back to the dealer tomorrow =(

Here is a video of the stick:

The clutch pedal is sticking to the floor? If so you still have air in the system. It can be a pain to bleed sometimes. After I got my clutch and Csc installed, my pedal was real soft and spongy feeling. So I re-bled and now everything is good to go.

01-09-2013, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys I ordered the kit and got a tracking number within an hour of ordering. I previously ordered the aluminum engine cover from zspeedperformance as well and it took about 6 days to arrive to California. I called them about expedited shipping but the cheapest expedited shipping was $170 vs free ground so I think I am gonna live without having my Z for a few extra days. I wish I ordered this on Monday. I did want to give the dealer a chance to possibly procure the part though. They finally got back to me this morning said they could get the kit for me for $600 more than z speed performance =(. If it was 10-15% I might have gone that route but not for 50% more =(. Anyway thanks again for the suggestions. DIGItonium likes this.

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01-17-2013, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 16	Ok so got the clutch + flywheel + csc installed. The clutch definitely feels different. It had quite a bit more resistence reminded me of my dad's 350z clutch. After driving it a bit the clutch is now sticking. It stuck to the floor twice and now is sticking just after it disengages when letting off the clutch =(. Does it just need to be broken in or is something borked? I guess I am probably gonna be bringing it back to the dealer tomorrow =( Here is a video of the stick: