Juddery Clutch

Mr C · 08-13-2013, 12:23 PM

Can any of you advise me as to the best course of action?

When my Z is cold its perfect to drive. However when the engine get up to normal running temperature when pulling away from a stop the clutch judders. I feel it inside the car, but it makes a rattling noise which is very audible from outside the car.

The clutch isn't noticeably slipping, but having said that pulling away from a stop and gear changes are much sharper when the engine is cold.

Any ideas anyone?

6spd · 08-13-2013, 03:05 PM

Its the nature of the car. I grew to despise it so I got an auto and never looked back lol

Its also temperamental, picking and choosing what days to shudder and when not to.

Arrvaxx · 08-13-2013, 03:38 PM

Freaked the hell out of me too! Can't wait to put in new stuff.

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Its the nature of the car. I grew to despise it so I got an auto and never looked back lol

Its also temperamental, picking and choosing what days to shudder and when not to.

IDZRVIT · 08-13-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Its the nature of the car. I grew to despise it so I got an auto and never looked back lol

Its also temperamental, picking and choosing what days to shudder and when not to.

Um, no. Not all cars experience this shudder. Maybe some folks are overheating the clutch causing the shudder?

Arrvaxx · 08-13-2013, 03:56 PM

I think it is fair to say a lot are. It happens all the time under any number of driving conditions.

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Um, no. Not all cars experience this shudder. Maybe some folks are overheating the clutch causing the shudder?

DOOMMONKEY777 · 08-13-2013, 04:09 PM

The shatter is becouse u cant drive, that sad change ur tranny oil to redline n wrap the exhaust pipes n clutch line near exhaust pies to eliminate oil overheating and smooth thinng out, after all of this rev to 1500rpm and let go of the clutch hold it at the engagement point for like half a sec so that engine n tranny are in sync then let go of clutch, practice its makes it perfect

DIGItonium · 08-13-2013, 04:16 PM

It didn't get any better after switching to an aftermarket setup. It's really bad going in reverse. The whole car shakes and I can hear the clutch clapping against the flywheel. It won't hold down. Then I depress and feather back out, and it goes away (for the most part).

Chuck33079 · 08-13-2013, 04:24 PM

I've never had a performance car that didn't do this. Like DIGI said, it gets worse with an aftermarket setup, not better.

Mandingo · 08-13-2013, 04:45 PM

I dunno. Mine doesn't shudder/judder when I start moving from a light. It only does it if I'm purposefully moving very slow (for example: carefully re-positioning the Z so I can cram another vehicle in the driveway or garage)

Mr C · 08-13-2013, 04:50 PM

Thanks guys for your input.

If so many of you hadn't indicated that you'd suffered the same symptoms, I would never has guessed this was an inherent problem

6spd · 08-13-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Um, no. Not all cars experience this shudder. Maybe some folks are overheating the clutch causing the shudder?

There is thread after thread of people who would attest that its just the way the Z is. Some are fortunate enough for it to not happen to them. This topic was exhausted long ago.

Chuck33079 · 08-13-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

There is thread after thread of people who would attest that its just the way the Z is. Some are fortunate enough for it to not happen to them. This topic was exhausted long ago.

Exactly. I seriously doubt that people are overheating their clutches backing out of a parking space. If you think it's bad stock, switch to a lightweight flywheel and grabby clutch for a real fun time.

Mitco39 · 08-13-2013, 09:44 PM

Get the RJM Clutch pedal, works awesome with my lightweight flywheel and ceramic disc clutch. I can make it judder if I lug it but with any throttle at all that goes away.

Magic Bus · 08-13-2013, 10:33 PM

Mitco is 100% spot on.

IDZRVIT · 08-14-2013, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

There is thread after thread of people who would attest that its just the way the Z is. Some are fortunate enough for it to not happen to them. This topic was exhausted long ago.

That can't be interpreted as most Z's ever produced have a shudder from the clutch. The clunk is most likely inherent but clutch shudder is either signs of overheating, worn parts, misalignment or whatever e.g. lack of experience or improper engagement of the clutch. My vette now has a shudder because I just installed a Center Force DFX ceramic pad clutch. CF even advises its customers that the shudder is possible after install so it was no surprise to me. I can eliminate it if I release the clutch at higher revs. Some have already stated this for the Z. Maybe folks aren't releasing their clutches at a high enough rpm? Yes, they are out there and then come here and complain. But that doesn't mean all or most Z's have a clutch problem as some would surmise.

08-13-2013, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr C Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z, Rep Power: 13	Juddery Clutch Can any of you advise me as to the best course of action? When my Z is cold its perfect to drive. However when the engine get up to normal running temperature when pulling away from a stop the clutch judders. I feel it inside the car, but it makes a rattling noise which is very audible from outside the car. The clutch isn't noticeably slipping, but having said that pulling away from a stop and gear changes are much sharper when the engine is cold. Any ideas anyone? __________________ _______ Injen Induction kit \| Miltec Y Pipes \| HFC's \| SSM HKS Exhaust \| UpRev Remap \| EIBACH 15mm spacers fnt & bck \| STILLEN drilled and slotted discs \| 324whp

08-13-2013, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	Its the nature of the car. I grew to despise it so I got an auto and never looked back lol Its also temperamental, picking and choosing what days to shudder and when not to. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

08-13-2013, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 20	The shatter is becouse u cant drive, that sad change ur tranny oil to redline n wrap the exhaust pipes n clutch line near exhaust pies to eliminate oil overheating and smooth thinng out, after all of this rev to 1500rpm and let go of the clutch hold it at the engagement point for like half a sec so that engine n tranny are in sync then let go of clutch, practice its makes it perfect __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

08-13-2013, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	It didn't get any better after switching to an aftermarket setup. It's really bad going in reverse. The whole car shakes and I can hear the clutch clapping against the flywheel. It won't hold down. Then I depress and feather back out, and it goes away (for the most part). __________________

08-13-2013, 04:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I've never had a performance car that didn't do this. Like DIGI said, it gets worse with an aftermarket setup, not better. 6spd and Infidel like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-13-2013, 04:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3370	I dunno. Mine doesn't shudder/judder when I start moving from a light. It only does it if I'm purposefully moving very slow (for example: carefully re-positioning the Z so I can cram another vehicle in the driveway or garage) __________________ some mods

08-13-2013, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr C Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z, Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys for your input. If so many of you hadn't indicated that you'd suffered the same symptoms, I would never has guessed this was an inherent problem __________________ _______ Injen Induction kit \| Miltec Y Pipes \| HFC's \| SSM HKS Exhaust \| UpRev Remap \| EIBACH 15mm spacers fnt & bck \| STILLEN drilled and slotted discs \| 324whp

08-13-2013, 09:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 131	Get the RJM Clutch pedal, works awesome with my lightweight flywheel and ceramic disc clutch. I can make it judder if I lug it but with any throttle at all that goes away. Magic Bus likes this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

08-13-2013, 10:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Mitco is 100% spot on.

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