Hard getting Into first and reverse

bvar90 · 08-19-2015, 09:21 PM

Hey so I just installed my southbend clutch and flywheel
I drove the car for 500 miles easy. And then some spirited driving. I feel like it's hard to get into first and reverse sometimes. Any reason why? All the help will help thanks.

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DOOMMONKEY777 · 08-19-2015, 09:41 PM

Its a common problem with this transmission, try changing oil in it to redline brand, check for the right weight in your manual. This brand of oil is what am using now be4 i had same problem, also heavy shiftknob is also recommended, it helps the gears slide in smoother.

Mean time when you shift to first or reverse i found that shifting to 2nd, or 3rd, right be4 u shift to 1st or revese helped alling syncronos and makes gears go in easier.

bvar90 · 08-19-2015, 10:05 PM

Ok I'm going to try that! Thanks

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jaytirbhaw · 08-20-2015, 10:40 AM

I've just had this same problem, do you have an RJM clutch pedal installed?

The solution for me was the shop setting the pedal to 0, bleeding and flushing the sytem with motul fluid and then readjusting the pedal.

if you don't have the RJM pedal installed it probably just needs a bleed and flush with some redline or motul

edit: I see you're in long island. If the problem persists Hit up RAD and tell them randy sent you, they'll take care of this really quickly for you.

bvar90 · 08-20-2015, 02:32 PM

I'm not sure what an rjm clutch pedal is. But ok I guess I'll check out rad. I have motul in there now. Suggest redline?

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08-19-2015, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
bvar90 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: long island Posts: 46 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 10	Hard getting Into first and reverse Hey so I just installed my southbend clutch and flywheel I drove the car for 500 miles easy. And then some spirited driving. I feel like it's hard to get into first and reverse sometimes. Any reason why? All the help will help thanks. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk

08-19-2015, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Its a common problem with this transmission, try changing oil in it to redline brand, check for the right weight in your manual. This brand of oil is what am using now be4 i had same problem, also heavy shiftknob is also recommended, it helps the gears slide in smoother. Mean time when you shift to first or reverse i found that shifting to 2nd, or 3rd, right be4 u shift to 1st or revese helped alling syncronos and makes gears go in easier. jaytirbhaw likes this. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane Last edited by DOOMMONKEY777; 08-19-2015 at 09:45 PM.

08-20-2015, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 17	I've just had this same problem, do you have an RJM clutch pedal installed? The solution for me was the shop setting the pedal to 0, bleeding and flushing the sytem with motul fluid and then readjusting the pedal. if you don't have the RJM pedal installed it probably just needs a bleed and flush with some redline or motul edit: I see you're in long island. If the problem persists Hit up RAD and tell them randy sent you, they'll take care of this really quickly for you. __________________ 2014 Nismo #350 , Built Motor, Top Mount Single Turbo .... 620 whp/ 500 lbs wtq 2012 Track/Drift Z, build coming soon. Build Thread - http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...70z-build.html

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08-19-2015, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
bvar90 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: long island Posts: 46 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 10	Ok I'm going to try that! Thanks Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk

08-20-2015, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
bvar90 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: long island Posts: 46 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 10	I'm not sure what an rjm clutch pedal is. But ok I guess I'll check out rad. I have motul in there now. Suggest redline? Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk