The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XV

mishuko

HAHAHAHAHAHA but if it's 'wearing down' wouldn't the wifey be... I'll stop here lol.. My GF would kill me if she saw this.

kenchan

yah, the owners' manual apparently says to measure 15min after shutting off car or something (so i read on someone's post, i think), but i just check every weekend before starting the car. my Z is always hooked up to the battery manager during the weekday so the hood is unlocked and partially open on the secondary latch.

so it's very easy for me to check the oil level anyway. i also check other vital fluid levels from passenger side to driver side... steering, coolant, brake, clutch. steering and coolant should be in the mid to high mark, brake can be anywhere within the max/min (level decreases as your pads wear), and clutch fluid should be at the max at all times.

tattle tale sign for csc failure is if you notice the clutch fluid level dropping.

mishuko

Yea I usually do my checks before I go for a drive. Check the oil, pop the second hood for the clutch/brake fluids. My Clutch fluid was a bit under the MAX line and I was concerned since I didn't check initially. It's been there for a long time now and no color change... Even get OCD sometimes when my clutch feels 'soft' (or maybe my left leg is getting stronger) to double check!

kenchan

if the fluid level isnt dropping then it should be fine.

i think the best suggestion i can make on preventing csc failure is to go easy on the clutch. minimize smashing the clutch-in and clutch dumps. i dont baby the clutch at all, just easy clutch-in and out. G35C's are also prone to csc failures (nissan apparently didnt see alarming rates of failures i suppse)..but i seriously doubt mines going any time soon.

also replacing the clutch fluid every now and then appears to help the life of the csc.

the cylinder is tiny compared to wat you're doing to the entire car... it's not going to hold up to much abuse.

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mishuko

Yea I don't pop the clutch out (intentionally atleast)... has slipped on a few occasions but driver error

I did smash the clutch a few times when I started especially when revving hard, but learned quickly that it doesn't matter how fast I push the pedal, the clutch will do it's job.

kenchan

yah, as long as you dont smoke the clutch it's fine. even if you do smoke it, just go easy on the car for a while until it cools down. worst case you might get mild shudder, but should be fine for most 'oooops' slips haha

mishuko

OH my gosh... lol yea I had a lot of shudders/clunking to start =_= bringing back some recent memories i wish to un-remember!

Although I have noticed on occasion when fully pressing the clutch / half way that there is a bit of chatter/clucking/knocking sounds and feel in the pedal. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesnt... usually after riding the clutch a bit going up a hill or when I'm about to park my car. Engagement is still good, will stall in first (oops moment this weeked) when on the brakes and off the clutch... damn my amateur hour was supposed to be over today

kenchan

hahahaha, for wat its worth, the 370Z's MT is more for an experienced MT driver so dont feel bad. you'll get use to it in no time.

mishuko

considering this has been my first major purchase (ok my computer was big but this was a LOT more lol), first car (my title or banks for another 3.5years), first manual and first baby/girlfriend/wife/talking non-organic buddy... I figured there will be a learning curve.

Heck before I scared to talk so I wouldn't lose focus on driving... now I can talk and drive haha... My gf said she's still 'scared' when I drive but for different reasons now (apparently I'm getting more aggressive but I feel like I leave a fair bit of safety margin) and my other friends noticed the shifting smoothness has improved 100 fold. He made a special mention when I did a very spirited acceleration saying 'that was a huge difference than last month' Had to follow up saying in a good or bad way? He said good!

I love how this car tells you what it will do and react! Well not literally but you can feel it... it's pretty awesome hahaha considering before I considered myself a pretty decent driver I can definitely say my driving has improved substantially but still not amazing although I can say I'm probably a better driver than 90% of the general public... but that's not saying much since everyone on this forum probably is ahhaha!

Pintsize725

I need want more mods.

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kenchan

we all have to start somewhere. hahaha. at least you made the effort to buy a MT car.

you needs to earn$pend!!

gurneyeagle

I've dumped over $500 into cosmetic things on the MINI already. Next up for the Z are a set (4) of Z1 two-piece rotors. Fingers crossed for a big Black Friday sale this year.

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mishuko

srsly... i put in my order 2 weeks ago and still no word when they will be shipped... sent an email again today for a follow up... nothing yet