Klunk !!!!!!!!!!!

NISSNISS370Z · 02-08-2010, 03:14 PM

So heres the deal, i bought my 370Z preowned with 6100 miles on it. Pretty much from day one when im going through say...a parking lot with speed bumps and people crossing and im at low RPM still in 1st. gear and when i push the clutch in...theres a klunk...the dealership says its normal due to the 2 piece clutch or something i don't know...its hard for me to phathom that such a nice car makes such a annoying sound.. So my question is...is it normal?

vipor · 02-08-2010, 03:16 PM

1st and 2nd are hard when it's cold. pump the clutch 2 or 3 times and it's much easier.

NYBladeZ · 02-08-2010, 03:39 PM

two piece clutch? Someone verify....

semtex · 02-08-2010, 04:01 PM

Wrong section of the forum, dude. You'd probably get more feedback if this were in the General Discussion section. This section is for feedback on the site itself.

vipor · 02-08-2010, 04:29 PM

^ I don't look at that stuff lol.

"Klunk" also tells us nothing. Maybe "Hard 'Klunk' when shifting into 1st and 2nd" or something for the thread title.

radio5boro · 02-08-2010, 04:53 PM

you have to really learn the z's clutch, first and second are really sensitive, so be really smooth with it so you don't get that "klunk" you're talking about.

CBRich · 02-08-2010, 05:04 PM

In the first two gears if you mash the clutch in fast it will make a sort of klunk sound.

topcarbon · 02-08-2010, 05:26 PM

my BMW did a klunk when it was cold. I had it fixed because it was NOT normal.

roplusbee · 02-08-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

1st and 2nd are hard when it's cold. pump the clutch 2 or 3 times and it's much easier.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

^ I don't look at that stuff lol.

"Klunk" also tells us nothing. Maybe "Hard 'Klunk' when shifting into 1st and 2nd" or something for the thread title.

So you are telling me that this is something that I will have to look forward to with the NISMO when I pick it up, huh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by radio5boro

you have to really learn the z's clutch, first and second are really sensitive, so be really smooth with it so you don't get that "klunk" you're talking about.

What is the learning curve like? I mean, is it something that comes with time or just a quick adjustment?

NYBladeZ · 02-08-2010, 06:34 PM

I hear the occasional clunk but never when I'm smooth with the clutch. I always drove mustangs, and in those cars you put your clutch foot DOWN. With the Z you feather it, it doesn't need to go far to engage, so if you are hearing a klunk and it doesn't seem like there is any other problem...it's probably your driving.

AK370Z · 02-08-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NISSNISS370Z

So heres the deal, i bought my 370Z preowned with 6100 miles on it. Pretty much from day one when im going through say...a parking lot with speed bumps and people crossing and im at low RPM still in 1st. gear and when i push the clutch in...theres a klunk...the dealership says its normal due to the 2 piece clutch or something i don't know...its hard for me to phathom that such a nice car makes such a annoying sound.. So my question is...is it normal?

It's annoying I know but it's normal. We all hear this clunk everyday. 350Z had this clunk as well.

NISSNISS370Z · 02-09-2010, 09:55 AM

ok cool and next time i'll put my thread in the proper area...what a relief that this is normal.

blackflag · 02-09-2010, 04:36 PM

I don't think the klunk is normal, it sounds like something needs to be adjusted. Mine shifts great.

elmz · 02-09-2010, 04:41 PM

The tranny is noisy and makes clunky sounds. Its more apparent when your in a parking structures or next to a wall or something. The noise is a little annoying considering the type of car it is, but it is a very good solid performing tranny, and that's what counts.

j.arnaldo · 02-10-2010, 01:38 PM

On the other hand, ATs are flawless, for the benefit of those who prefer auto trannies.

02-08-2010, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
NISSNISS370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Klunk !!!!!!!!!!! So heres the deal, i bought my 370Z preowned with 6100 miles on it. Pretty much from day one when im going through say...a parking lot with speed bumps and people crossing and im at low RPM still in 1st. gear and when i push the clutch in...theres a klunk...the dealership says its normal due to the 2 piece clutch or something i don't know...its hard for me to phathom that such a nice car makes such a annoying sound.. So my question is...is it normal?

02-08-2010, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	1st and 2nd are hard when it's cold. pump the clutch 2 or 3 times and it's much easier. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-08-2010, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	two piece clutch? Someone verify.... __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-08-2010, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Wrong section of the forum, dude. You'd probably get more feedback if this were in the General Discussion section. This section is for feedback on the site itself. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-08-2010, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	^ I don't look at that stuff lol. "Klunk" also tells us nothing. Maybe "Hard 'Klunk' when shifting into 1st and 2nd" or something for the thread title. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-08-2010, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
radio5boro Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 158 Drives: 09 MBlue 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	you have to really learn the z's clutch, first and second are really sensitive, so be really smooth with it so you don't get that "klunk" you're talking about.

02-08-2010, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	In the first two gears if you mash the clutch in fast it will make a sort of klunk sound.

02-08-2010, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
topcarbon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: pto vallarta Posts: 273 Drives: vw gti Rep Power: 15	my BMW did a klunk when it was cold. I had it fixed because it was NOT normal. __________________

02-08-2010, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I hear the occasional clunk but never when I'm smooth with the clutch. I always drove mustangs, and in those cars you put your clutch foot DOWN. With the Z you feather it, it doesn't need to go far to engage, so if you are hearing a klunk and it doesn't seem like there is any other problem...it's probably your driving. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-09-2010, 09:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
NISSNISS370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	ok cool and next time i'll put my thread in the proper area...what a relief that this is normal.

02-09-2010, 04:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
blackflag Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Posts: 121 Drives: 2009 Z 6M base. Rep Power: 15	I don't think the klunk is normal, it sounds like something needs to be adjusted. Mine shifts great.

02-09-2010, 04:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	The tranny is noisy and makes clunky sounds. Its more apparent when your in a parking structures or next to a wall or something. The noise is a little annoying considering the type of car it is, but it is a very good solid performing tranny, and that's what counts.

02-10-2010, 01:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	On the other hand, ATs are flawless, for the benefit of those who prefer auto trannies.