6MT guys, minor clutch pedal thump..

Matt · 10-27-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

i noticed that when im in 6th gear, and i lightly tap my accel, i can feel the stick actually move couple of millimeters further down. and this happens each time if i were to push down on the accelerator im not sure if thats the snychro sensor that is being transmitted (dont have that option installed). thought it was kind of a suprise....

From my experience, this is completely normal for any manual car. In every gear, the shifter will move ever so slightly if go from no throttle to some throttle and back.

jookiyaya · 10-27-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

From my experience, this is completely normal for any manual car. In every gear, the shifter will move ever so slightly if go from no throttle to some throttle and back.

nice. my 00 civic SI nor my 01 integra type R never did that. i guess thats technology for ya ^_^ thx for the heads up

6spd · 10-27-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

nice. my 00 civic SI nor my 01 integra type R never did that. i guess thats technology for ya ^_^ thx for the heads up

fwd wont, but rwd/awd will.

jookiyaya · 10-27-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

fwd wont, but rwd/awd will.

nice. i luv my z ^^

Modshack · 10-27-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

nice. my 00 civic SI nor my 01 integra type R never did that. i guess thats technology for ya ^_^ thx for the heads up

That's because the shifter was connnected to the trans by cables. It was isolated from the engine and trans movement. In the 370 the shifter is directly attached to the trans and as the engine produces torque it moves because the motor and trans are moving on their mounts. This is perfectly normal

6spd · 10-27-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

That's because the shifter was connnected to the trans by cables. It was isolated from the engine and trans movement. In the 370 the shifter is directly attached to the trans and as the engine produces torque it moves because the motor and trans are moving on their mounts. This is perfectly normal

^^what he said!

ChrisSlicks · 10-27-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jookiyaya

nice. my 00 civic SI nor my 01 integra type R never did that. i guess thats technology for ya ^_^ thx for the heads up

FWD cars don't exhibit that because the shift linkages are so long and are usually cables. The transmission linkage in the 370Z is very direct, which is why you feel the movement and vibration.

ChrisSlicks · 10-27-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

FWD cars don't exhibit that because the shift linkages are so long and are usually cables. The transmission linkage in the 370Z is very direct, which is why you feel the movement and vibration.

Oops, Modshack beat me too it, nevermind

pty370z · 10-27-2009, 06:07 PM

So, this "issue" is not really with the stick.. it's the clutch pedal itself..

I just came back from running a couple of errands and same thing.. it's a slight thump/clunk when releasing the clutch pedal almost near the idle/normal position for the pedal. When it thumps/clunks I also feel a slight/little kick in my foot..

I'm concerned about this and my Z only has 375 miles...

However, I have no issues at all when up-shifting/down-shifting and no issues at all with the Synchro-Rev...

Should I get this checked ASAP or you guys think it can wait until the first maintenance checkup...??

davidyan · 11-04-2009, 09:49 PM

^ mine does that too. it sounds more like a little click for me. Almost sounds like the pedal is loose from the arm but I know thats not the case.

1slow370 · 11-05-2009, 07:23 AM

geez watch the video of the viper that set the record lap time at nurburghring on youtube. That is the definition of RWD shifter movement. Thing looks like it's bouncing around between first and sixth whenever the guy isn't braking. It's actually in the nurburghring post over in the track section.

10-27-2009, 06:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 18	So, this "issue" is not really with the stick.. it's the clutch pedal itself.. I just came back from running a couple of errands and same thing.. it's a slight thump/clunk when releasing the clutch pedal almost near the idle/normal position for the pedal. When it thumps/clunks I also feel a slight/little kick in my foot.. I'm concerned about this and my Z only has 375 miles... However, I have no issues at all when up-shifting/down-shifting and no issues at all with the Synchro-Rev... Should I get this checked ASAP or you guys think it can wait until the first maintenance checkup...?? __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

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11-04-2009, 09:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
davidyan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 244 Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	^ mine does that too. it sounds more like a little click for me. Almost sounds like the pedal is loose from the arm but I know thats not the case.

11-05-2009, 07:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	geez watch the video of the viper that set the record lap time at nurburghring on youtube. That is the definition of RWD shifter movement. Thing looks like it's bouncing around between first and sixth whenever the guy isn't braking. It's actually in the nurburghring post over in the track section.