Help for my 370 please :)
 

Ok so I just purchased a 370. I love it. I fell in love with the 350 when it first came out and then the 370 when it came out. Always wanted one of these cars and now I finally have one :D I think I'm doing pretty good for this being my 2nd vehicle purchase and I'm only 20. No my parents didnt buy me my cars or give me money too. The two vehicles I puchased were all done by me and only me. Honestly I cant stand these spoiled brats who roll around with nice cars thinking they're hot ****, when they're not **** considering they put no work or effort into getting the car except for begging for it. My first vehicle was 2005 Hyundai Tiburon SE, I am extremely happy I got rid of it. That car was a pain. But anyways... My 370 is used and it had one previous owner. The first thing I noticed was this odd sound that the clutch was making. Whenever you would depress the clutch pedal the noise would stop. I started reading around the different threads and found that this is common with the 370. My friend mentioned to me that this noise was common with the 350's as well. Whether thats true or not I dont know. Never owned a 350. So anyways, reading I could not find an exact answer on what people did to solve this problem. Me I just plan on replacing the entire clutch kit with better quality parts. Possibly stage 2... I dont know, still trying to come to a conclusion. Now what Im curious about is will this get rid of that noise. Or is there something else you have to do? Any suggestions? (Who makes good clutch kits, Stage?,(I dont plan on any drag strips FYI), Clutch noise)

So thats that.... continuing.
This car is honestly my dream right now. Im not the most mechanically inclined and I'll admit it. I was wondering if I could get some help with peoples recommendations on what I should do to the car to increase the quality of the car. I want the car to be in good shape and have the most minimal amount of problems as possible. All comments would be greatly appreciated... and thank you for reading. I look forward to your help.

clutch noise is normal, my truck does it too. think it's the throw out bearing or something. i know what you are talking about though

You'll notice that if you depress the clutch slower the noise isn't as pronounced. As far as getting a stage 2 clutch, I'm assuming you'd go lightweight flywheel. The Z has MORE noise with a lighter flywheel. So if the noise annoys you that much you might want to keep it the way it is. But personally I'd rather have a louder yet lighter flywheel compared to the dual mass flywheel the 370z currently has.

Yeah.. well with my Tiburon it didnt make a noise like the 370. When the tiburon did start making noises with the clutch, it pretty much blew up and the pedal slammed into the floor. So when I got the 370 and heard the noise, Im not gonna lie I was scared considering the problem I just had with my tiburon. But yeah I understand what youre saying. I was greatly releived when I heard that it was common with the 370's

Like I said I'm not too mechanically inclined, Ill admit it. But Im working on it. See my buddy who is a lot better with cars then I am, told me that the 350/370's had clutch problems. So thats why I was looking into replacing all that stuff. Lightweight flywheel, yes thats what I was looking at. Did I know it would make the noise louder, honestly I didn't. Thank You!

yea in general, OEM parts like clutches and brake pads are going to be longer lasting, quieter and smoother operating than aftermarket. my boss has a 350 with a 6 puck clutch, it's like an on/off switch, starting off from a light is either stalling or burnout... literally

This is just me, but I would wait until the clutch needs to be replaced before I start putting in an aftermarket clutch and flywheel.

And if you look up Nissan Cement Mixer sound on the internet I'm sure you'll find a lot of documentation regarding the sound haha

The JWT clutch and flywheel is supposed to feel like stock while being able to hold upwards of 50% more torque. I remember reading that someplace

Haha, yeah I see. I havent decided when Ill replace it yet. Like I said this is me doing my research before I make any big decisions.

Ive heard that OEM makes really good quality parts. Although you lost me at the stalling or burnout part

it's so stiff there isn't any "riding" the clutch, you just kinda hit the gas, dump the clutch and go... nothing subtle about it like an OEM one

ohhh... ok I understand. Well thanks for the input that helps. haha, sure wouldnt want that.

I would say that's more of an attribute to the size of the friction point rather than how stiff the clutch is..But I do agree there are some crazy clutches out there that will do that.

Haha well I'm not a crazy driver so I def dont need a crazy clutch :P

My biggest word of advice is to enjoy the car and don't get caught up in the fear mongering done on this forum(oil temp and other blown out of proportion issues)

yeah I get ya. Im just trying to find things that I could do to the car to help the life be longer so i can enjoy it for awhile ya know.

yea I gotcha, I don't remember seeing in your first post. Do you have the sports package?

yes. its the base with the sports package

Best combo :tup:

I just happen to have the same :happydance:

Anyway, I'm off to bed enjoy the forums and the car!

thank you

Time to start studying:
The Car Maintenance Bibles

I've had a 350 and a 370. Yes. Both have noisy clutches. Either Z is a whole lot more power than the Tiburon with a lot more robust components. Don't worry about the noise, it's very normal. Also, many of the aftermarket setups are even noisier. I know in the 350s, the JWT had a reputation of being extremely loud.
Do what I do. Just buy a good sound system and crank it up. You can't hear the clutch then. :icon17:

haha i like our way of thinking man. unortunately the 2 10"s i had in my tiburon wont fit in my 370 :P

thanks much man. this is something thatll help me a lot. i greatly appreciate it

... more input please

+1 on the stereo

what you mean?

this^^^

agree get a decent sound system,take care of it and it will take care of you.
drive it like you paid for it!

my throw out bearing got real loud after my trip to the track, than it got a little better... Nissan just has noisy throw out bearings... I complained back when I had my G and they actually replaced my clutch and the noise was exactly the same , lmao...

It is what it is, but if you are giving the car a thrashing it will be louder.. I dont know if that makes sense but that is def the case with mine..

And like others have said a new clutch AND flywheel will produce more "chatter" Its part of the game... I just press the clutch in when Im in a drive through or something where the noise gets echoed and louder than normal.

Hmm.. Well I'm 17 and I have been driving this car for a year (on June 26th), and I don't think I'm "hot ****". I treat the car with respect, and never abuse it. Give me a break.

PS - I didn't even ask (or beg) for this car. :tiphat:

Haha well hats off to you man. You don't think youre hot **** so I have nothing against you :P It just upsets me when a young person gets a nice (one way or another) and gets stuck up attitude with the car. Then drives around abusing the car, I can't stand the sight of that because it makes no sense todrive like that.

Yeah like I said my old box wont fit in the 370. So now I'm gonna have to get a custom box made so it will fit. :-\

ok gotcha :P