370z clutch feel

MJB · 09-26-2014, 02:04 PM

To this day I still have no idea what you guys are talking about. Yes, the clutch feels a bit different than other manual cars I've owned/driven. But if you are an experienced manual driver I don't see what the issue is. You guys freaked me out so much about this topic that I bought that spring before I even bought my Z. After the test drive I was like "wtf are they talking about", and never even installed it. I still have it somewhere if somebody wants it.

Chuck33079 · 09-26-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

To this day I still have no idea what you guys are talking about. Yes, the clutch feels a bit different than other manual cars I've owned/driven. But if you are an experienced manual driver I don't see what the issue is. You guys freaked me out so much about this topic that I bought that spring before I even bought my Z. After the test drive I was like "wtf are they talking about", and never even installed it. I still have it somewhere if somebody wants it.

Have you tried just pulling out the spring and seeing how it feels without it? It's markedly better in terms of pedal feel. Sure, it's not as bad stock as people here claim, but the spring absolutely removes a good chunk of the feel.

I'm with you though, the sheer amount of complaints about the clutch and trans in this car baffles me. It's clunky and requires a bit of touch, but it holds a ton of power and (other than the CSC/CMC) rarely breaks. Hell, half the time I'm just grateful that a manual trans is still an option given how they seem to be disappearing.

MJB · 09-26-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Have you tried just pulling out the spring and seeing how it feels without it? It's markedly better in terms of pedal feel. Sure, it's not as bad stock as people here claim, but the spring absolutely removes a good chunk of the feel.

I'm with you though, the sheer amount of complaints about the clutch and trans in this car baffles me. It's clunky and requires a bit of touch, but it holds a ton of power and (other than the CSC/CMC) rarely breaks. Hell, half the time I'm just grateful that a manual trans is still an option given how they seem to be disappearing.

No, I don't think I ever tried taking the spring out. But I did notice with my lightened flywheel, shifting didn't feel as clunky, especially from 1st to 2nd. I just never had a problem with the clutch, as far as shifting smooth. I think some people might be new to a manual gearbox and for whatever reason they are embarrassed to say so.

Chuck33079 · 09-26-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

No, I don't think I ever tried taking the spring out. But I did notice with my lightened flywheel, shifting didn't feel as clunky, especially from 1st to 2nd. I just never had a problem with the clutch, as far as shifting smooth. I think some people might be new to a manual gearbox and for whatever reason they are embarrassed to say so.

It's worth trying, especially given how easy it is to do and the put back if it's not your thing. I would have been fine if I hadn't driven a buddy's G37S with the spring out. After that, mine was coming out.

100% agreed on the rest of your post.

Smashley · 09-26-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

To this day I still have no idea what you guys are talking about. Yes, the clutch feels a bit different than other manual cars I've owned/driven. But if you are an experienced manual driver I don't see what the issue is. You guys freaked me out so much about this topic that I bought that spring before I even bought my Z. After the test drive I was like "wtf are they talking about", and never even installed it. I still have it somewhere if somebody wants it.

BC416 · 09-26-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

To this day I still have no idea what you guys are talking about. Yes, the clutch feels a bit different than other manual cars I've owned/driven. But if you are an experienced manual driver I don't see what the issue is. You guys freaked me out so much about this topic that I bought that spring before I even bought my Z. After the test drive I was like "wtf are they talking about", and never even installed it. I still have it somewhere if somebody wants it.

I can only compare it to my two previous cars I've owned. I wouldn't even call it a complaint or anything like that. Just takes a little bit more time than usual to get used to. Like I said I've been driving it about a month now and it's a non-issue at this point. I have no plans to install any of the "fixes" that are out there.

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