Is a juddery clutch common?

onzedge · 04-05-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Ridiculous, all of it. While this manual is not the smoothest I've driven, it is one of the most precise. "Juddery"?..... MORE rpms man!! Learn how to properly drive a manual before commenting. I know, I'll get flamed for this, but I've driven manual gearboxed cars from Audi's to the Z and everything in between. I just don't see all the complaints. Just get over it and learn how to properly drive one or go with the 7AT.

Wow!

onzedge · 04-05-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JACKPAC

That clutch is why I went with the 7AT. Piss poor design at best.

My Mom's Cadillac CTS has an auto. She just turned 80.

6MT · 04-05-2014, 10:39 PM

This thread is getting saucy!

onzedge · 04-05-2014, 10:42 PM

I am not so sure we all should be boasting about our having "driven stick" for x number of years. In prison, we had an entirely different take on that expression and it was something you kept to yourself.

Oh, and I learned how to drive (legally) in a 1967 Volkswagen VW Type III Fastback (manual) in 1975. I have owned manual transmission cars since (Datsuns and Nissans). I have zero problem or concern with the 6MT in the 370.

Come out here and drive my 71 240Z with a Centerforce Stage 3. Now that takes a little finesse. The 370? Piece of cake.

Zerocool · 04-05-2014, 10:43 PM

Yeah? well I've been driving stick for 101 years now. I even taught the stig how heel and toe.

My experience > all of yours, suckkkkkerrrrrs

onzedge · 04-05-2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerocool

Yeah? well I've been driving stick for 101 years now. I even taught the stig how heel and toe.

My experience > all of yours, suckkkkkerrrrrs

Drex · 04-06-2014, 12:29 AM

Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring!

MacCool · 04-06-2014, 06:27 AM

Most likely, this "shuddering" is technique. My 2011 never did that, but it was a rather abrupt shift and hard to drive smoothly. I didn't install the helper spring I bought, but I do note that Nissan upgraded the clutch pedal on the 2014 model. My new 2014 Z engages smooth as silk and the 1st - 2nd shift is likewise much smoother than my 2011 was.

IDZRVIT · 04-06-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JACKPAC

I've driven stick for many years. I would entertain your assumption if I was the only one on here that thinks it's crap... but look around, I'm by far NOT the only one.

There are quite a few of you in here that can't handle a manual. And some can't handle an auto either!

IDZRVIT · 04-06-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

I use to burn my clutch every single day for 2 months after I got my car. Stalled it a dozen times since I've owned it too.

Do you see why some us say that some can't handle a manual? I didn't have these problems and my manual is the same as all the others.

IDZRVIT · 04-06-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Come out here and drive my 71 240Z with a Centerforce Stage 3. Now that takes a little finesse.

I have a Center Force DFX in my 'vette. Finesse could be an understatement but it sure as hell grabs!

6MT · 04-06-2014, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zerocool

Yeah? well I've been driving stick for 101 years now. I even taught the stig how heel and toe.

My experience > all of yours, suckkkkkerrrrrs

I taught Ayrton Senna how to drive!

Edit: btw, IBTL

The BlueMax · 04-06-2014, 09:41 PM

I have been driving manual trans. for most of my life and I have stalled out the 370 more than any other car. I don’t like to rev much in 1st gear because you shouldn’t have to but its a combination of left leg release speed & accelerator engagement that determines a smooth start, sometimes neither is well timed. When this car is cold it doesn’t like a quick 2nd gear exchange either.

onzedge · 04-06-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I have a Center Force DFX in my 'vette. Finesse could be an understatement but it sure as hell grabs!

onzedge · 04-06-2014, 10:05 PM

I don't get it. I have put more than 45,000 miles total across two different 370Z's and have stalled exactly zero times.

04-05-2014, 10:39 PM	#33 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	This thread is getting saucy! onzedge likes this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

04-05-2014, 10:42 PM	#34 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I am not so sure we all should be boasting about our having "driven stick" for x number of years. In prison, we had an entirely different take on that expression and it was something you kept to yourself. Oh, and I learned how to drive (legally) in a 1967 Volkswagen VW Type III Fastback (manual) in 1975. I have owned manual transmission cars since (Datsuns and Nissans). I have zero problem or concern with the 6MT in the 370. Come out here and drive my 71 240Z with a Centerforce Stage 3. Now that takes a little finesse. The 370? Piece of cake. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	Yeah? well I've been driving stick for 101 years now. I even taught the stig how heel and toe. My experience > all of yours, suckkkkkerrrrrs IDZRVIT, onzedge and ghostbusters like this. __________________ I like pizza

04-06-2014, 12:29 AM	#37 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring! __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

04-06-2014, 09:41 PM	#43 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	Not a manual to learn on I have been driving manual trans. for most of my life and I have stalled out the 370 more than any other car. I don’t like to rev much in 1st gear because you shouldn’t have to but its a combination of left leg release speed & accelerator engagement that determines a smooth start, sometimes neither is well timed. When this car is cold it doesn’t like a quick 2nd gear exchange either. ghostbusters likes this. __________________ The Blue Max

04-06-2014, 06:27 AM	#38 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Most likely, this "shuddering" is technique. My 2011 never did that, but it was a rather abrupt shift and hard to drive smoothly. I didn't install the helper spring I bought, but I do note that Nissan upgraded the clutch pedal on the 2014 model. My new 2014 Z engages smooth as silk and the 1st - 2nd shift is likewise much smoother than my 2011 was.

04-06-2014, 10:05 PM	#45 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I don't get it. I have put more than 45,000 miles total across two different 370Z's and have stalled exactly zero times. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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