Crappy 1-2 shift

Pearl zed · 02-29-2016, 08:37 PM

Hi. I am feeling like a noob with the 1-take off to 2 shift with the stock clutch. Feels like a truck on/off shift. No feel. Looking at the aftermarket solution that's out there. Looking for any input and feedback from any who have tried the adjustable clutch pedal. Thanks.

Chuck33079 · 02-29-2016, 08:39 PM

Start by pulling out the helper spring on the clutch. It helps, it's free and it takes ten minutes.

Pearl zed · 02-29-2016, 09:12 PM

Thanks Chuck. I searched and got in to info about the helper spring.I read about the csc fail and the adjustable clutch package is supposed minimize or fix the issue. Not sure what supports that claim. I'm not a stop light drag racing person but I only start to pull after a slow 1-2 shift.

Dirk McGurck · 02-29-2016, 09:15 PM

Replace the spring with the eBay spring to get rid of the limp floppy **** clutch pedal. Made a huge difference. Basically how the car should have been.

Breadz · 02-29-2016, 09:52 PM

Rjm adjustable clutch pedal helps with this i recommend it

cooltoy · 02-29-2016, 09:52 PM

Count to 3 before releasing the clutch after shifting to 2nd gear. Will make it much smoother. And install the spring as well,

Z_ealot · 02-29-2016, 10:02 PM

Or switch to a lighter weight flywheel

Pearl zed · 02-29-2016, 10:31 PM

So am I a shitty driver or is the z fine and I need to adjust to it? I want to upgrade the exhaust but don't want to loudly broadcast how I can't manage to shift I t correctly.
My first car was an 1968 triumph gt6 mk3 at 15yrs old. I have many years on a manual shift with regular heel / toe. This z just feels slow and clumsy on the get go shift..

Chuck33079 · 02-29-2016, 10:33 PM

It's clunky. You get used to it.

jaedub · 02-29-2016, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Start by pulling out the helper spring on the clutch. It helps, it's free and it takes ten minutes.

This ^

In addition, you may want to shift at a lower RPM (2k-2.5k). It's all about the muscle memory. Z is a tough car to get used to. Practice!

JesseG805 · 02-29-2016, 11:28 PM

i put it in neutral before i go into 2nd. Its notchy when i go straight from 1st to 2nd.

s2krazyyy · 03-01-2016, 04:11 AM

Coming from an s2000 the 370z stock clutch pedal was just unacceptable and made me flat out miss the s2ks effortless clutch and transmission. The 370z is a sports car and I shouldn't have to feel like I'm fighting the car to get it to run smooth. Personally tried the helper spring and it still didn't fix the problem. I now have the RJM clutch pedal and its hands down the best mod on the car(along with the TWM short shifter) it makes the shifting in this car the way it should be effortless and fun.

mishuko · 03-01-2016, 06:14 AM

Wot recline **** everytime.

Jk it's a bit finicky

Pearl zed · 03-01-2016, 09:13 AM

Ordering the RJM kit today. Thanks for your help

onzedge · 03-01-2016, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breadz

Rjm adjustable clutch pedal helps with this i recommend it

02-29-2016, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pearl zed Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orleans MA Posts: 98 Drives: 19' mt silver sport Rep Power: 10	Crappy 1-2 shift Hi. I am feeling like a noob with the 1-take off to 2 shift with the stock clutch. Feels like a truck on/off shift. No feel. Looking at the aftermarket solution that's out there. Looking for any input and feedback from any who have tried the adjustable clutch pedal. Thanks.

02-29-2016, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Start by pulling out the helper spring on the clutch. It helps, it's free and it takes ten minutes. onzedge and jaedub like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-29-2016, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 21	Replace the spring with the eBay spring to get rid of the limp floppy **** clutch pedal. Made a huge difference. Basically how the car should have been. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

02-29-2016, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Breadz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Clovis Cali Posts: 240 Drives: 12 370z sport 6mt GM Rep Power: 10	Rjm adjustable clutch pedal helps with this i recommend it onzedge likes this. __________________ Fast Intentions Non res CF, CF Duckbill, Stillen G3, Fujimura Diffuser, Swift Springs, 180 Headlights, Forgestar F14Bronze

02-29-2016, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Count to 3 before releasing the clutch after shifting to 2nd gear. Will make it much smoother. And install the spring as well, __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-29-2016, 09:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pearl zed Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orleans MA Posts: 98 Drives: 19' mt silver sport Rep Power: 10	Thanks Chuck. I searched and got in to info about the helper spring.I read about the csc fail and the adjustable clutch package is supposed minimize or fix the issue. Not sure what supports that claim. I'm not a stop light drag racing person but I only start to pull after a slow 1-2 shift.

02-29-2016, 10:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	Or switch to a lighter weight flywheel Pearl zed likes this.

02-29-2016, 10:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pearl zed Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orleans MA Posts: 98 Drives: 19' mt silver sport Rep Power: 10	So am I a shitty driver or is the z fine and I need to adjust to it? I want to upgrade the exhaust but don't want to loudly broadcast how I can't manage to shift I t correctly. My first car was an 1968 triumph gt6 mk3 at 15yrs old. I have many years on a manual shift with regular heel / toe. This z just feels slow and clumsy on the get go shift..

02-29-2016, 10:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It's clunky. You get used to it. GaleForce, birdman71 and labrador like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-29-2016, 11:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 10	i put it in neutral before i go into 2nd. Its notchy when i go straight from 1st to 2nd.

03-01-2016, 04:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
s2krazyyy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: California Posts: 162 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 45	Coming from an s2000 the 370z stock clutch pedal was just unacceptable and made me flat out miss the s2ks effortless clutch and transmission. The 370z is a sports car and I shouldn't have to feel like I'm fighting the car to get it to run smooth. Personally tried the helper spring and it still didn't fix the problem. I now have the RJM clutch pedal and its hands down the best mod on the car(along with the TWM short shifter) it makes the shifting in this car the way it should be effortless and fun.

03-01-2016, 06:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	Wot recline **** everytime. Jk it's a bit finicky

03-01-2016, 09:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Pearl zed Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orleans MA Posts: 98 Drives: 19' mt silver sport Rep Power: 10	Ordering the RJM kit today. Thanks for your help

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