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.

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

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.

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.

Rjm adjustable clutch pedal helps with this i recommend it

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

Or switch to a lighter weight flywheel :)

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..

It's clunky. You get used to it.

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!

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

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.

Wot recline **** everytime.

Jk it's a bit finicky

Ordering the RJM kit today. Thanks for your help

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just remove the clutch helper spring or source a softer century one from LMBMike, and get a sprint booster or a tune to remove the throttle lag.

did you get the newest model? I think it's v3 or something like that. it's the same as v2 but easier/quicker to install.

Yes, the new 3.0 version is shipping now. Just waiting to hear back from Ryan about shipping it to my office. Looks like a great product.

Another thing worth mentioning is that Exhaust and Engine sound makes a difference on your clutching out of 1st gear (It does for me at least).
Say for example if I'm listening to the radio really loud, and I cant hear the exhaust/engine it messes up my shifting, it's kinda weird, but hearing and feeling the motor and muffler helps a lot when you get going on 1st gear.

That's where my Tomei comes in handy. It never gets covered by my music lol.


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Yea,I just recently installed a decent sound system in my car,now listen to music much louder.With the extra volume,yes my shifting has become much sloppier I noticed,hopefully I can adjust over time.

Kenchen,what is your set up and why,?

Thank God, I thought I was the only one.