Is a juddery clutch common?

onzedge · 04-07-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

See, that's what I'm talking about! Real men mastering the manual transmission! Three-on-the-tree. Brings back memories. Taught my ex-wife how to drive standard on one of those. An early '70's F150.

MacCool · 04-07-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Running4Mayor

I understand.. I've driven a couple manuals prior to getting my Z. And the overall experience driving it, is just different. I also shift like buttah

Well, with experience like that, no wonder you're that skilled...

Running4Mayor · 04-08-2014, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Well, with experience like that, no wonder you're that skilled...

2011_6Spd · 04-09-2014, 08:37 PM

I get the shudder bug from time to time but I think its because I let the clutch out a little too quickly thanks to that dam helper spring. If I focus on either letting the clutch out a little more slowly or revving a little bit higher then all is well.

Elan · 04-10-2014, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011_6Spd

I get the shudder bug from time to time but I think its because I let the clutch out a little too quickly thanks to that dam helper spring. If I focus on either letting the clutch out a little more slowly or revving a little bit higher then all is well.

It happened on the 350 and it hasn't changed with the 370! Early morning hill starts get me every time!

Fountainhead · 04-15-2014, 10:18 PM

I judder every morning leaving the drive way. I always warm up before leaving, it judders less and less as it warms up. 3 red lights later judder is gone. I roll backwards out of my drive way, not in gear.

Jepawa · 08-13-2015, 07:32 AM

When I disengage the clutch at a slow roll I get a springy clunking. Not sure if its because the nismo has a differnet clutch or im just hitting the clutch fast?

JARblue · 08-13-2015, 10:21 AM

Nismo clutch is no different than non-Nismo clutch. Likely you are just hitting the clutch a bit fast. Try slowing things down a bit and being more deliberate in your movements.

Jepawa · 08-13-2015, 01:36 PM

been driving stick shift all my life from s-10 to 240sx, 200sx, vw cc, GTO 6.0l, and never had this type of noise before....granted maybe because its brand new and not broken in yet.

Z34Life · 08-14-2015, 12:58 AM

Ive had the Juddering occur for a long time and the throw out bearing is super loud ( many of us seem to be in the same boat with this loud sound). I think the juddering is more prevalent when you have the Auto Rev match on. When I have it off I can blip the throttle let the clutch go nicely and it will take off smoothly. Leave Rev match on, and I'm stuck with the juddering.

Jepawa · 08-14-2015, 06:19 AM

that makes sense with the rev match on. I have to deal with bumper to bumper stop and go traffic and mine is not on take off but when i push the clutch in at a slow speed 15mph or less....ill try taking rev match off... ive been spoiled with that here lately time to go back to the standard method.

TBatt · 08-17-2015, 11:34 AM

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the RJM clutch pedal in this thread. I have a 09 6MT I bought used two years ago and had a hard time getting use to the clutch. I'm 61 years old and have been driving a manual since I was 15 so it wasn't me. I read about the RJM adjustable clutch pedal and immediately ordered one.

Wow! What a transformation. The stock clutch/tranny is wonderful now.

I have no affiliation with RJM, I'm just a customer, a happy one.

What the new pedal does is change the engagement point and spreads the engagement over a longer distance making it more controllable. You can still get jutter if you don't get the revs up but a lot less than the stock clutch pedal.

Now i REALLY LOVE my Z!

04-09-2014, 08:37 PM	#64 (permalink)
2011_6Spd Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 44 Posts: 124 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd sport Rep Power: 14	I get the shudder bug from time to time but I think its because I let the clutch out a little too quickly thanks to that dam helper spring. If I focus on either letting the clutch out a little more slowly or revving a little bit higher then all is well. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver 6spd w/sport pkg 2008 Silver CBR600RR

08-13-2015, 10:21 AM	#68 (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	Nismo clutch is no different than non-Nismo clutch. Likely you are just hitting the clutch a bit fast. Try slowing things down a bit and being more deliberate in your movements. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-17-2015, 11:34 AM	#72 (permalink)
TBatt Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	RJM pedal I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the RJM clutch pedal in this thread. I have a 09 6MT I bought used two years ago and had a hard time getting use to the clutch. I'm 61 years old and have been driving a manual since I was 15 so it wasn't me. I read about the RJM adjustable clutch pedal and immediately ordered one. Wow! What a transformation. The stock clutch/tranny is wonderful now. I have no affiliation with RJM, I'm just a customer, a happy one. What the new pedal does is change the engagement point and spreads the engagement over a longer distance making it more controllable. You can still get jutter if you don't get the revs up but a lot less than the stock clutch pedal. Now i REALLY LOVE my Z! littlejuanito likes this.

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04-15-2014, 10:18 PM	#66 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	I judder every morning leaving the drive way. I always warm up before leaving, it judders less and less as it warms up. 3 red lights later judder is gone. I roll backwards out of my drive way, not in gear.

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Jepawa Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Columbia,Sc Posts: 55 Drives: 15' 370z nismo tech Rep Power: 10	When I disengage the clutch at a slow roll I get a springy clunking. Not sure if its because the nismo has a differnet clutch or im just hitting the clutch fast?

08-13-2015, 01:36 PM	#69 (permalink)
Jepawa Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Columbia,Sc Posts: 55 Drives: 15' 370z nismo tech Rep Power: 10	been driving stick shift all my life from s-10 to 240sx, 200sx, vw cc, GTO 6.0l, and never had this type of noise before....granted maybe because its brand new and not broken in yet.

08-14-2015, 12:58 AM	#70 (permalink)
Z34Life Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 39 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 11	Ive had the Juddering occur for a long time and the throw out bearing is super loud ( many of us seem to be in the same boat with this loud sound). I think the juddering is more prevalent when you have the Auto Rev match on. When I have it off I can blip the throttle let the clutch go nicely and it will take off smoothly. Leave Rev match on, and I'm stuck with the juddering.

08-14-2015, 06:19 AM	#71 (permalink)
Jepawa Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Columbia,Sc Posts: 55 Drives: 15' 370z nismo tech Rep Power: 10	that makes sense with the rev match on. I have to deal with bumper to bumper stop and go traffic and mine is not on take off but when i push the clutch in at a slow speed 15mph or less....ill try taking rev match off... ive been spoiled with that here lately time to go back to the standard method.