370z hard to drive?

Z34Driver · 06-22-2012, 09:44 AM

While I didn't stall driving it off the lot, I do remember a few things that were strange about the clutch pedal / pedal orientation after first purchasing the car. Every time I would shift, I would accidentally still have my foot on the gas slightly when engaging the clutch. This would cause the engine to rev, like I was trying to blip the throttle to downshift, except this would happen when I was shifting up. Thinking about it now, this probably does have much to do with the orientation of the pedals / and strange clutch release point.

I've never owned a car worthy of the track, at least to me, so I've never really driven in a "Race" environment. So I guess for me, I just adjusted to the car and really haven't had any issues with driving it since the adjustment. I'm sure my size 14's don't hurt though, when it comes to reaching the awkwardly distanced brake, and gas pedals at the same time.

ALTN8NRG · 06-26-2012, 10:02 AM

As far as stalling it: It's the exhaust restriction. I stalled mine a couple of times with the factory exhaust. After putting on Fast Intentions exhaust I didn't have issues with stalling it in first. The manual Z is work. Sometimes you have to drive it like you don't give a D#$% to make it move. Just do it.

IDZRVIT · 06-26-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ALTN8NRG

As far as stalling it: It's the exhaust restriction. I stalled mine a couple of times with the factory exhaust. After putting on Fast Intentions exhaust I didn't have issues with stalling it in first. The manual Z is work. Sometimes you have to drive it like you don't give a D#$% to make it move. Just do it.

Oh wait. I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were joking. That's pretty funny.

Magic Bus · 06-26-2012, 01:56 PM

Ya got me!

kenchan · 06-26-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Ya got me!

here you go:

FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577

LMBmikeZ · 06-26-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

here you go:

FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577

Lots of us love the new feel with a different spring in place! Very cheap mod to do to!

Thanks for the BUMP kenchan! +1 repped

Magic Bus · 06-26-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Lots of us love the new feel with a different spring in place! Very cheap mod to do to!

Thanks for the BUMP kenchan! +1 repped

Read this whole thread and already got you bookmarked LMBmikeZ when I need the spring. Got a 2013 on order and will see how it feels first.

But, got a couple questions, can you lower the clutch pick point and use the new spring as well? Or would doing just one work fine? What have you guys done out there?

AlphaSnacks · 06-26-2012, 06:18 PM

I'm still not sure if that post was a joke or not, so I totally avoided it.

blackcherry20 · 06-26-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

I'm still not sure if that post was a joke or not, so I totally avoided it.

Lol!

mhcoss · 06-26-2012, 09:14 PM

My shifts are buttery smooth 95% of the time ... just gotta get used to the car

JohnsZ · 06-28-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

My shifts are buttery smooth 95% of the time ... just gotta get used to the car

Yes..."buttery smooth" 96% of the time but who's keeping track anyway! Just thought I would 1up ya.

Gotta love our Zs!

miGzzz · 06-26-2012, 10:25 PM

Can someone give input with driving in traffic? With synchrorev on?

kenchan · 06-27-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by miGzzz

Can someone give input with driving in traffic? With synchrorev on?

yah, i keep SRM turned on all the time unlike VDC.

LMBmikeZ · 06-26-2012, 10:31 PM

The spring is the best bet because that will control the feel and how much back pressure there will be against your foot! The adjustments as outlined by B&W invader can still be done when the clutch spring is switched to get the desired location and set point of a depressed clutch.

kenchan · 06-27-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

The spring is the best bet because that will control the feel and how much back pressure there will be against your foot! The adjustments as outlined by B&W invader can still be done when the clutch spring is switched to get the desired location and set point of a depressed clutch.

yah, the engagement point is not the problem on the Z, it's the lack of feedback from the pressure plate due to over sprung helper spring.

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06-22-2012, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z34Driver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Athens, GA Age: 41 Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	While I didn't stall driving it off the lot, I do remember a few things that were strange about the clutch pedal / pedal orientation after first purchasing the car. Every time I would shift, I would accidentally still have my foot on the gas slightly when engaging the clutch. This would cause the engine to rev, like I was trying to blip the throttle to downshift, except this would happen when I was shifting up. Thinking about it now, this probably does have much to do with the orientation of the pedals / and strange clutch release point. I've never owned a car worthy of the track, at least to me, so I've never really driven in a "Race" environment. So I guess for me, I just adjusted to the car and really haven't had any issues with driving it since the adjustment. I'm sure my size 14's don't hurt though, when it comes to reaching the awkwardly distanced brake, and gas pedals at the same time.

06-26-2012, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
ALTN8NRG Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 15 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 SIL Rep Power: 15	As far as stalling it: It's the exhaust restriction. I stalled mine a couple of times with the factory exhaust. After putting on Fast Intentions exhaust I didn't have issues with stalling it in first. The manual Z is work. Sometimes you have to drive it like you don't give a D#$% to make it move. Just do it.

06-26-2012, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18755	Ya got me!

06-26-2012, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	I'm still not sure if that post was a joke or not, so I totally avoided it.

06-26-2012, 09:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 15	My shifts are buttery smooth 95% of the time ... just gotta get used to the car

06-26-2012, 10:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
miGzzz Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 3 Drives: WTB 370z Rep Power: 14	Can someone give input with driving in traffic? With synchrorev on?