I have seen that a number of members have gone the route of replaceing the clutch pedal with the adjustable one from RJM.

370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies - *RJM Performance.com

Anyone care to chime in on the differences in driving the stock clutch smoothly with the RJM pedal?

the RJM makes a huge difference. Feels more "natural" for lack of a better word, and is adjustable to fit the driver. It's much more predictable than the stock clutch pedal.

It does make the 1-2 shifts much smoother, and launches easier, but do keep in mind the Z's transmission is still finicky/notchy and will take practice either way.

Push in clutch.

Shift to next gear.

Wait for revs to drop to their appropriate level (the SRM will hold it at the right revs once they drop low enough).

Let out clutch.


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Just hold the goddamn clutch 1-2 seconds longer.....

Or this. :rofl2:

I experienced the same thing when I got my Z last year. The problem for me was that the near simultaneous let-off-gas-cluch motion that I used would always be rough with the Z. Since then I've learned that if I let my foot off the gas a bit earlier than I was used to before clutching the jerkiness goes away. The torque and heavier flywheel make this technique necessary.

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after I put this in the gearbox literally sucks in the gears, makes the 1-2 shift feel like an automatic transmission paddle slap, regardless of clutch modulation.

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And on the flip side ....

Crank it up to 7K and bang that 1st to 2nd. That seems to work...

Then cruise. :driving:

Works if he has the Sport Package

jk

Real men don't have any problems with the manual.;)

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350 and now the 370 has one of the most brutal 1-2 shifts lol, I was in your situation - for me it was as simple as changing tranny fluid to redline.

as far as helper spring, i think stock is just fine, just get used to it.

honestly the oem nissan fluid is complete crap, just my 2 cents, -long time Z owner here, the 370 manual gearbox feels identical to my old 08 350 gearbox.

This car will tell you how it wants you to shift. Listen to her and pay attention to your speed and RPMs. While the RJM pedal is a fantastic upgrade, it will not correct your incorrect clutch action. What it will do is make clutch modulation significantly easier.

If you're just cruising along you should drive it like a normal clutch. Accelerate to 3500 RPMS (or whatever you want). Clutch in. Shift to 2nd and allow RPMs to drop to about 2000 (or whatever is appropriate for your speed) before you let the clutch out. It will take dedicated practice - driving around hoping you get it right without paying attention to the vehicle isn't doing yourself or your Z any good. The car can be perfectly smooth when shifting properly.

If you're driving spiritedly and shifting at higher RPMs, the Z likes quick shifts. Accelerate to 5K+ RPMs. Clutch in. Shift. Clutch out. As quick as your feet and the car will let you :driving: Note that this is much harder on your clutch than the above method.

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