Question About The Clutch

OptionZero

swapping out the CSC, clutch, and flywheel (and the master cyl as well while you're at it) might be the most transformative mod you can do, and something i'd recommend as a first mod

The VQ in stock form hates revving, slap a lightweight flywheel there and its fun to drive again

and an upgraded CSC takes away the biggest risk of breakdown

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boxienuts

I personally am not comfortable with mods under warranty. That said I have recently read all the issues with the stock nissan manual transmission. This is my 3rd 370z, I have had a 2012 black 7A and 2015 silver 7A, mainly because my wife made me because she can't drive stick, but then she only drove each of those cars once or twice so when I wanted to get a Nismo as my 3rd I went with manual. I had a mustang GT 5.0 manual back in the early 90s and it was fun to drive. Had I know about all the clutch issues with 370z when I made my purchase I would have probably re-considered. I will say the manual is more engaging, but worrying about when my next flat bed tow will be suuuuuucks.

Rusty

Don't worry about it until it happens. That's the way I look at it. Wouldn't be the first time I had to call AAA.

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vtec to vvel

So it appears that this issue may or may not happen. I had an ‘07 350Z and heard of the same issues with the clutch/csc, however, never went bad and had 81k miles at the time I traded her in.

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Rusty

Roll the dice and take your chances. Some have never had the problems. Others had to replace the stuff 3 times.

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Asus_

2011 40,000 km. replaced the csc/cmc/clutch once. Honestly its such a common issue that i'd just start saving for that "just incase" day it does decide to go out on you. if you get lucky and manage to have no issues...then when it comes time to replace your clutch, replace it anyway with ZSPEED's CMAK or HD CSC with the money you've been saving and you'll never have to wonder "what if" again!

If it wasn't as big of an issue then i'd say dont worry but WAY too many people have had to deal with this so just be cautious but other than that, the car is pretty reliable!

Spooler

I have driven 2 Nismo 370z's to over 60K miles each. No issues, I have keep the clutch fluid changed every other oil change.

Ronin06

2014 38k daily driver. Changed trans fluid within the first month. No issues yet, but looking at clutches just in case.

FOB is the biggest issue I've had so far as the car doesn't always recognize the signal, replaced the battery still hit or miss on unlocking the doors.

stonciddta

My 2016 Nismo failed in less than 1000 miles, sucked I was in Truckee (Tahoe) and had to be towed back to Sac. Nissan gave me 3 years in oil changes for the problem and a $500 Nissan Parts Visa.

Jimbo370

I bought my base 2009 370z at 55k used in 2014 and currently have 95k on the original clutch system. Have all documents.

Zingston

From Truckee, you could have just put her in neutral and coasted the 80 back to Sacramento... and saved on towing.

confucius

So, to add, I bought my Z/Sport brand new in 2013. Now at 5 yrs/120,k miles of daily usage. It has seen a mixed blend of local suburban, BIG-city heavy congestion, and regional highway travel - including full seasons [Chi-nasty] winter use - all under a heavy foot.

This week I pulled up for my first clutch job. Nothing had failed yet (including the CSC), but I had experienced a very soft pedal feel starting up for the day. It would go nearly to the floor without much firmness & not much pedal travel with each gear engagement. I felt that I had pushed it as far as responsible.

I had a new (mostly aftermarket) clutch, flywheel, master cylinder, slave cylinder, clutch line hose, and shift knob (because my crew couldn't get the OEM knob off without the leather peeling away prior to twisting left) installed. Also a few bolts and gaskets (because they had to drop my exhaust in the process).

Hope another 100,k on this setup

HEK

2013 sports/ touring 40500 no issues daily driver all year round

Jsolo

@confucius

Which shop did the work? Are you happy with their installation? Only ~30K here, but at some point a clutch job will be needed.

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confucius

First, let me say that I think you should have long way to go before needing a clutch. I traded my 6-speed Alti Coupe in with over 100,k miles on its original clutch, and now the Z has done 120,k. I'm blown away by these numbers. Go Nissan. (And these are the first Nissan products I've ever owned in 30+ years of driving sports cars/bikes.)

To your specific question-
I asked an older Vette buddy where he had work done and he steered me to Duke & Lee's. It's a small 4th generation family-owned shop in far west suburban Geneva. I have them do the big stuff that I think the dealer wants way too much for and that I don't have the time or tools to tackle myself. They aren't a "speed & custom” shop by any stretch, but every time I'm in there they have some kind of concours-level classic car in for maintenance. And they are like 100 feet from the Geneva to Chicago train station.

I continue to go back to them because they are very competent, honest, reasonably priced, and do things the right way - as in; read the installation instructions of the special parts I bring in to make sure everything is a 'correct fit' and that any needed misc parts are available before tearing it down, replacing any used or worn components along the way (like gaskets & rusted bolts) as a matter of course, and walking me under the car to show me the work completed - along with showing me the condition of the removed bits. Genuine old school goodness.

They've done the following over the last several years for me:

For my 370-
Stillen slotted rotors/pads
Stillen cat back exhaust
Nismo coil springs
Koni struts
Eibach sways/Raceline end links
Now my ACT clutch, Stillen flywheel, OEM master & Zspeed (CSC) slave cyclinders

Before that, my previous car - an Altima Coupe-
Eibach springs
Eibach sways
Stillen drilled rotors/pads


I hope that answers your question.