What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

mishuko · 09-09-2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Have to learn to drive around car issues. What do you think we did back in the '70's. You adapted your driving style to the car. Not the other way around. Millennial's now adays. If it ain't perfect, go to their safe places.

I cant bitch and moan that its the pedal and not my inadequate skill? The shame!!!!

Geoff-AU · 09-09-2018, 03:28 AM

A lot of people whinged about the clutch on the Z (before the Exedy upgrade, and they were singing the praises of the upgrade) but I test drove one without the Exedy and bought one with the Exedy and can't really tell any difference.

I would actually prefer a meatier clutch feel, the Exedy is pretty light for a sports car. Jumping back in my R34 GT-T and I'm reminded what a man's clutch SHOULD feel like. Much heavier and meatier.

The only thing that bugs me about the Z's transmission is the notchy 1st -> 2nd shift. I read a comment on here that said you either need to rev it to 4k in first and then it changes smoothly (it does) or be very gentle with the shift (which also works). Job done, if it is notchy now I know I'm not doing what the gearbox wants... and when it warms up it's smoother.

Rusty · 09-09-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff-AU

A lot of people whinged about the clutch on the Z (before the Exedy upgrade, and they were singing the praises of the upgrade) but I test drove one without the Exedy and bought one with the Exedy and can't really tell any difference.

I would actually prefer a meatier clutch feel, the Exedy is pretty light for a sports car. Jumping back in my R34 GT-T and I'm reminded what a man's clutch SHOULD feel like. Much heavier and meatier.

The only thing that bugs me about the Z's transmission is the notchy 1st -> 2nd shift. I read a comment on here that said you either need to rev it to 4k in first and then it changes smoothly (it does) or be very gentle with the shift (which also works). Job done, if it is notchy now I know I'm not doing what the gearbox wants... and when it warms up it's smoother.

You want a man's clutch. Try a Hays Borg&Beck 3,800lb pressure plate. It will break the stock clutch linkage. Had one in my 440 Dart.

My 2nd to 1st down shift is notchy.

mishuko · 09-09-2018, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff-AU

A lot of people whinged about the clutch on the Z (before the Exedy upgrade, and they were singing the praises of the upgrade) but I test drove one without the Exedy and bought one with the Exedy and can't really tell any difference.

I would actually prefer a meatier clutch feel, the Exedy is pretty light for a sports car. Jumping back in my R34 GT-T and I'm reminded what a man's clutch SHOULD feel like. Much heavier and meatier.

The only thing that bugs me about the Z's transmission is the notchy 1st -> 2nd shift. I read a comment on here that said you either need to rev it to 4k in first and then it changes smoothly (it does) or be very gentle with the shift (which also works). Job done, if it is notchy now I know I'm not doing what the gearbox wants... and when it warms up it's smoother.

Exedy is heavier than pre exedy. Take helper spring out or get rjm pedal.

Did both. Rjm is way to go. I personally like the heavier feel. Makes me feel cool

Tractionless · 09-09-2018, 11:12 AM

Ceramic Coated paint, head and tail lights.

Spooler · 09-09-2018, 07:54 PM

LOL, you guys don't know what a funky feeling clutch is like. If you ever get a chance to drive a real 300zxtt the clutch is vacuum assisted just like the brake pedal. It was different feeling. Mash the clutch a couple of times to deplete the vacuum and that clutch was like a muscle car clutch that Rusty speaks of.

Rusty · 09-09-2018, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

LOL, you guys don't know what a funky feeling clutch is like. If you ever get a chance to drive a real 300zxtt the clutch is vacuum assisted just like the brake pedal. It was different feeling. Mash the clutch a couple of times to deplete the vacuum and that clutch was like a muscle car clutch that Rusty speaks of.

Never driven a vac assist clutch.

Be like the old vacuum wipers. Slow as helll going up hill. Fast as lightening going down hill.

How many people know about them?

Spooler · 09-09-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Never driven a vac assist clutch.

Be like the old vacuum wipers. Slow as helll going up hill. Fast as lightening going down hill.

How many people know about them?

Noop, just like vacuum assisted brakes (Brake Booster). No different. I like it. The clutch was not heavy at all. No vacuum it was a freaking monster. Not sure how many people know, never thought of it. That is the easiest way to tell if someone did a TT swap. No vaccum line coming off the brake booster going into the firewall. The Clutch booster was actually mounted inside the car. How do I know. Because I worked on a TT swap for a customer with a NA car. I was handed the job after the mechanic walked off the job. Motor on the stand and a box of parts. One heck of a jigsaw puzzle. Get with me next Zdayz. I will walk and show you the difference during the car show. I owned a real 1990 300zxtt. Everyone talks about their dream car. That was mine.

Fuzzzy · 09-10-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Never driven a vac assist clutch.

Be like the old vacuum wipers. Slow as helll going up hill. Fast as lightening going down hill.

How many people know about them?

My first car ('55 Chevy) and possibly a couple of other cars I had were equipped with the vacuum wipers.

Flooring the accelerator would bring the wipers almost to a halt--maybe that was a safety feature to encourage safer driving in inclement weather

Ghostvette · 09-10-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

My first car ('55 Chevy) and possibly a couple of other cars I had were equipped with the vacuum wipers.

Flooring the accelerator would bring the wipers almost to a halt--maybe that was a safety feature to encourage safer driving in inclement weather

My dad had a 56 Chevy with vacuum wipers... going uphill in the rain was an adventure....

Rusty · 09-10-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

My first car ('55 Chevy) and possibly a couple of other cars I had were equipped with the vacuum wipers.

Flooring the accelerator would bring the wipers almost to a halt--maybe that was a safety feature to encourage safer driving in inclement weather

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

My dad had a 56 Chevy with vacuum wipers... going uphill in the rain was an adventure....

Neighbor had an old truck that had the vacuum wipers. I remember as a kid riding in it when it was raining. Thought it was the funnest thing.

madwi · 09-09-2018, 10:46 PM

Rusty · 09-09-2018, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Is that all you got done?

madwi · 09-09-2018, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Is that all you got done?

Rusty · 09-09-2018, 11:48 PM

Plumping for a flux capacitor?

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Geoff-AU Base Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 61 Drives: 2018 370Z KAD 6MT Rep Power: 3767	A lot of people whinged about the clutch on the Z (before the Exedy upgrade, and they were singing the praises of the upgrade) but I test drove one without the Exedy and bought one with the Exedy and can't really tell any difference. I would actually prefer a meatier clutch feel, the Exedy is pretty light for a sports car. Jumping back in my R34 GT-T and I'm reminded what a man's clutch SHOULD feel like. Much heavier and meatier. The only thing that bugs me about the Z's transmission is the notchy 1st -> 2nd shift. I read a comment on here that said you either need to rev it to 4k in first and then it changes smoothly (it does) or be very gentle with the shift (which also works). Job done, if it is notchy now I know I'm not doing what the gearbox wants... and when it warms up it's smoother.

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