very loud clutch chatter when in first gear and i depress the clutch...

antennahead · 03-20-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

happens to me to.. but i know it happens when i disengage the clutch too quickly.... i just need to do it more slowly...

Same here, if you slam it too quick, lots of chatter......... if you disengage it smoothly, even in a hurry, no chatter.

TheSnakeJake · 03-20-2010, 10:33 PM

so it seems that this is normal if you disengage the clutch too quickly... but, what exactly is the issue that causes the noise?

coaster · 03-20-2010, 11:21 PM

Also, I notice it happens a lot after the car is warmed up. It happens everytime I'm parking the car into my garage (incline). Not sure what cause's the noise though.

Modshack · 03-21-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSnakeJake

i guess i am confused on your suggestion in the earlier post...

Clearly...as I apparently am from your original description

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Originally Posted by antennahead

You learn the smooth motion that is necessary to avoid the chatter. Mine never chatters, "but", I can make it do it everytime "if" I don't work it properly. Same thing Mod said, "You don't slip it, you disengage it"

My car makes no such noise.
Maybe you'll figure it out.....Others apparently have. Good luck !

normal · 03-22-2010, 10:32 AM

I have found that I get a banging noise if I am in first and fully let off the gas and coast a couple seconds, then disengage the clutch, but if instead as soon as I get off the gas I disengage the clutch, it typically doesnt make the noise.

370Zsteve · 03-22-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

???...You don't slip it, you disengage it....your description sounds more like driver error than anything wrong with the car...First manual trans?

370Zsteve · 03-22-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSnakeJake

it's not driver error dude. i have to push in the clutch before i stop or the car will stall. trust me, it's not driver error...

Dude! What car wouldn't stall if the clutch was out, in gear and the car was stopped? Not driver error, then maybe driver ignorance, I dunno.

370zFORme!! · 03-22-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Dude! What car wouldn't stall if the clutch was out, in gear and the car was stopped? Not driver error, then maybe driver ignorance, I dunno.

Jake man dont worry, I have the same chatter if I slam the clutch just like Antennahead suggested earlier. But if you dissengage the clutch slowly and in control, you'll be fine. You have to ease it in like a gentleman. You cant just ram it home.

bluestyle55 · 03-22-2010, 12:34 PM

I get the same chatter in 1st… disengaging the clutch slower typically does the trick.

TheSnakeJake · 03-22-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Dude! What car wouldn't stall if the clutch was out, in gear and the car was stopped? Not driver error, then maybe driver ignorance, I dunno.

that was my point. i guess it went over your head, ignorant one.

Mize · 03-22-2010, 01:30 PM

Mine does it as have other cars I've owned. The loudest was an '89 VW Corrado SLC. Usually you won't hear it unless you've got a nice acoustic reflector near the car (garage walls, nearby vehicles) and your window open.

coaster · 03-23-2010, 12:40 AM

So earlier I started my car, depressed the clutch to go into reverse and the sound was present. It happens randomly really which is strange. I also notice that if the sound is present, I can put my car in neutral, rev to about 3k rpm, and the sound/vibration disappears when I depress the clutch. Strange, I know. :-\

TheSnakeJake · 03-23-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by coaster

So earlier I started my car, depressed the clutch to go into reverse and the sound was present. It happens randomly really which is strange. I also notice that if the sound is present, I can put my car in neutral, rev to about 3k rpm, and the sound/vibration disappears when I depress the clutch. Strange, I know. :-\

that is definitely different than what i am experiencing...

kuhan · 03-24-2010, 06:04 PM

I have 08 350Z mt, and I'm experiencing the same problem.

I heard a louder sound after I shifted 1st gear to N and released the clutch. While in N, if I released the clutch, then I'd hear a quieter chattering sound.

I'll try to release the clutch slower to see if the chattering will go away. Thanks for the info.

JB-370z · 03-24-2010, 07:31 PM

OMG some of you act like you have never had to slip the clutch in a hurry! Some people sure make this board and unpleasent place to get answers from.
The answer is YES chatter is normal! Not just our cars, alot of cars do, the GT3 RS has such loud chatter some say it is like nails on a chalkboard. Having to some time slip the clutch in first is also normal to all you professional drivers we seem to have in this thread.

03-20-2010, 11:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 17	Also, I notice it happens a lot after the car is warmed up. It happens everytime I'm parking the car into my garage (incline). Not sure what cause's the noise though. __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

03-22-2010, 12:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
bluestyle55 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 194 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z B 6M Rep Power: 16	I get the same chatter in 1st… disengaging the clutch slower typically does the trick. __________________ 2009 370z 6MT Touring w/ Sport Pkg \| Invidia Gemini CBE\| Stillen G3 CAI \| ERZ HFC's \|X-Pel Clear Bra \| 20% Tint

03-23-2010, 12:40 AM	#27 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 17	So earlier I started my car, depressed the clutch to go into reverse and the sound was present. It happens randomly really which is strange. I also notice that if the sound is present, I can put my car in neutral, rev to about 3k rpm, and the sound/vibration disappears when I depress the clutch. Strange, I know. :-\ __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

03-24-2010, 07:31 PM	#30 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	OMG some of you act like you have never had to slip the clutch in a hurry! Some people sure make this board and unpleasent place to get answers from. The answer is YES chatter is normal! Not just our cars, alot of cars do, the GT3 RS has such loud chatter some say it is like nails on a chalkboard. Having to some time slip the clutch in first is also normal to all you professional drivers we seem to have in this thread. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

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03-20-2010, 10:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
TheSnakeJake Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 84 Drives: none Rep Power: 15	so it seems that this is normal if you disengage the clutch too quickly... but, what exactly is the issue that causes the noise?

03-22-2010, 10:32 AM	#20 (permalink)
normal Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UT Posts: 19 Drives: 14 Hyundai Santa Fe Rep Power: 16	I have found that I get a banging noise if I am in first and fully let off the gas and coast a couple seconds, then disengage the clutch, but if instead as soon as I get off the gas I disengage the clutch, it typically doesnt make the noise.

03-22-2010, 01:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mize Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 144 Drives: '10 370zr rg tsn m6 Rep Power: 15	Mine does it as have other cars I've owned. The loudest was an '89 VW Corrado SLC. Usually you won't hear it unless you've got a nice acoustic reflector near the car (garage walls, nearby vehicles) and your window open.

03-24-2010, 06:04 PM	#29 (permalink)
kuhan Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Age: 42 Posts: 45 Drives: 08 350Z Rep Power: 16	I have 08 350Z mt, and I'm experiencing the same problem. I heard a louder sound after I shifted 1st gear to N and released the clutch. While in N, if I released the clutch, then I'd hear a quieter chattering sound. I'll try to release the clutch slower to see if the chattering will go away. Thanks for the info.