New Clutch help pls...

osbornsm · 05-25-2017, 04:10 PM

I'm looking to replace my OEM clutch which is starting to slip a bit.

Vehicle

2011 370z
80000 miles
OEM power

I am looking at two different CSC elim kits.

Pros and cons of either?

Jayhovah · 05-25-2017, 04:23 PM

Where is the option to vote against posting the same poll in multiple subforums?

osbornsm · 05-25-2017, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Where is the option to vote against posting the same poll in multiple subforums?

Sorry, can't delete the other. Sheesh

lj909 · 05-25-2017, 06:33 PM

I put my CMAK in myself. It's a really good set up. No special adjustments. Very linear clutch feel

B&W_Evader · 05-25-2017, 06:59 PM

If and when, I'll probably go CMAK. No dust boot kinda blows though.

AlWakRa · 05-26-2017, 12:19 AM

I am planning to go CMAK for being auto adjusted by the life of the clutch. So this is my choice.

LateShow24 · 05-26-2017, 12:21 AM

Cmak no adjusting did the install myself work flawlessly

Jayhovah · 05-26-2017, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Sorry, can't delete the other. Sheesh

My b! I was ornery early today.

2011 Nismo#91 · 05-26-2017, 08:32 AM

ZSpeed Performance CMAK Elim kit

The Z1 kit isn't all that great. They say "may require adjustment through the life of the clutch" when it should read "requires frequent adjustment". In 4k miles with ~400miles on the track I had to have it adjusted 4 times and replace the slave cylinder once. Z1 says that's normal for track usage. The not so funny thing is the OEM CSC held up better.

JARblue · 05-26-2017, 10:21 AM

I have to adjust my Z1 kit about every 10K street miles. The first cylinder (I was pretty early adopter) failed within 2K miles - they sent me a new one at no charge. The 2nd one failed after about 25K miles. The 3rd one I'm on now is almost to 20K miles and is starting to squeak, which seems to be a sign of impending failure based on my previous experiences.

I expect I'll need to replace the clutch in the next 25K miles or so, and I will definitely be going with the ZSpeed CMAK.

3.7 ZPA · 06-01-2017, 09:19 PM

CMAK. All the way.

Zat_Zuma · 06-02-2017, 11:45 AM

I prefer the stock Z Speed replacement HD CSC. Its a sturdy design and it works.

Matched up with a good clutch/pressure plate and semi lightened flywheel, it will last forever. But that depends on your future plans with the car.

Jayhovah · 06-02-2017, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

I prefer the stock Z Speed replacement HD CSC. Its a sturdy design and it works.

Matched up with a good clutch/pressure plate and semi lightened flywheel, it will last forever. But that depends on your future plans with the car.

Why deviate so far from the OEM design just so you can service a part that is known to be reliable?

Quicksilvers · 06-08-2017, 05:35 AM

I would purchase none of the above. My favorite clutch combo was the Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch and Stillen flywheel. Overall petal pressure was just alittle heavier than stock and it took all abuse I gave it from street driving to the track and it still held up fine.

elhombre · 06-08-2017, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

I would purchase none of the above. My favorite clutch combo was the Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch and Stillen flywheel. Overall petal pressure was just alittle heavier than stock and it took all abuse I gave it from street driving to the track and it still held up fine.

What slave cylinder are you running though? That is really more of the concern with this post...

Also CMAK ftw

View Poll Results: Which CSC kit is best / better?
Z1 CSC Elimination Kit	4	25.00%
ZSpeed Performance CMAK Elim kit	12	75.00%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

05-25-2017, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	New Clutch help pls... I'm looking to replace my OEM clutch which is starting to slip a bit. Vehicle 2011 370z 80000 miles OEM power I am looking at two different CSC elim kits. Z1 CSC Elimination Kit ZSpeed CMAK Elimination Kit Pros and cons of either? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-25-2017, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
lj909 Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 584 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 12	I put my CMAK in myself. It's a really good set up. No special adjustments. Very linear clutch feel LateShow24 likes this. __________________ PW 07 HR350Z R.I.P. Totaled by 82yr old woman 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

05-25-2017, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	If and when, I'll probably go CMAK. No dust boot kinda blows though. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\| Last edited by B&W_Evader; 05-25-2017 at 07:01 PM.

05-26-2017, 12:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	I am planning to go CMAK for being auto adjusted by the life of the clutch. So this is my choice. osbornsm likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

05-26-2017, 12:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
LateShow24 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: City of angeles Posts: 92 Drives: Drives Rep Power: 9	Cmak no adjusting did the install myself work flawlessly Joe@ZSpeed likes this.

05-26-2017, 08:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,406 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	ZSpeed Performance CMAK Elim kit The Z1 kit isn't all that great. They say "may require adjustment through the life of the clutch" when it should read "requires frequent adjustment". In 4k miles with ~400miles on the track I had to have it adjusted 4 times and replace the slave cylinder once. Z1 says that's normal for track usage. The not so funny thing is the OEM CSC held up better. JARblue and LateShow24 like this. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

05-26-2017, 10:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I have to adjust my Z1 kit about every 10K street miles. The first cylinder (I was pretty early adopter) failed within 2K miles - they sent me a new one at no charge. The 2nd one failed after about 25K miles. The 3rd one I'm on now is almost to 20K miles and is starting to squeak, which seems to be a sign of impending failure based on my previous experiences. I expect I'll need to replace the clutch in the next 25K miles or so, and I will definitely be going with the ZSpeed CMAK. 2011 Nismo#91 and Joe@ZSpeed like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-01-2017, 09:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
3.7 ZPA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 352 Drives: '09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	CMAK. All the way. __________________ 2009 6MT Touring Sport Z1///Tanabe///ZSpeed///EVO-R///Michelin

06-02-2017, 11:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	I prefer the stock Z Speed replacement HD CSC. Its a sturdy design and it works. Matched up with a good clutch/pressure plate and semi lightened flywheel, it will last forever. But that depends on your future plans with the car. Jayhovah likes this. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

06-08-2017, 05:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	I would purchase none of the above. My favorite clutch combo was the Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch and Stillen flywheel. Overall petal pressure was just alittle heavier than stock and it took all abuse I gave it from street driving to the track and it still held up fine.

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