370Z Clutch Line Upgrade - Experiences?

DIGItonium · 02-05-2011, 02:28 PM

For a daily driver and eventually upgrading the clutch to handle more power, what do you guys think about clutch line upgrades?

It may be overkill for daily driving, but I don't mind if it improves clutch pedal feel and longevity as well.

daisuke149 · 02-05-2011, 02:34 PM

for it def made the clutch line feel smoother and more linear and more consistant. before while driving it would sometimes feel soft, sometimes harder. SOmetimes it felt like it would immediately grab and sometimes had to let it out all the way before it grabbed.

So definitely worth it for the small cost.

Also theres Viera, who's clutch would get stuck to the floor on normal driving a few times. He upgraded his clutch line and it hasnt happened since. While it may not have fixed the root cause it surely did seem to help.

rambunctious · 02-05-2011, 02:40 PM

How much does installation for this cost?

daisuke149 · 02-05-2011, 02:46 PM

shouldnt cost much just gotta install and bleed the line.

but while your at it you should upgrade to a better clutch fluid. I went MOTUL in mine.

still should be maybe an hour?

rambunctious · 02-05-2011, 02:51 PM

I have no technical car skills what so ever other than maybe change tires and oil change.. The dealer quoted me $400... I dont know how much to pay and dont want to get ripped off..

daisuke149 · 02-05-2011, 02:54 PM

nah eff the dealer. find a shop to do it. not sure where you rlocation really is but ask around in that regional forum area for a reputable shop.

Zat_Zuma · 02-05-2011, 03:07 PM

It's a great improvement to install a stainless steel clutch line and higher rated brake fluid. Use a Dot 4 minimum and better quality like Motul or ATE is preferred.

Don't forget to insulate the line well to prevent heat soak from the exhaust. It doesn't hurt to add more insulation for extra protection.

SPOHN · 02-05-2011, 03:19 PM

$400! That's insane. I personally never felt much of a difference when changing out the line. Little bit firmer but hard to tell.But it helps for the more spirted days. Sure you heard of the issues of people clutches sticking to the floor. This has happen to me. It's pretty wild. All this went away with the upgrade line along with high temp fluid change. Reduces or eliminates the line from expanding or flexing that comes with rubber lines.

DIGItonium · 02-05-2011, 03:46 PM

Sweet... if you guys have recommended brands and part numbers from experience, please share. I'll probably try to get this done when the clutch and flywheel gets changed this summer.

daisuke149 · 02-05-2011, 03:55 PM

Z1 Motorsports 370z/G37 SS Clutch Line NOW AVAILABLE! - $29.00

thats the one myself and alot of others have.

As for the fluid, was MOTUL, but i forget the number : /

DIGItonium · 02-05-2011, 04:01 PM

That's it!? Wow, that's cheaper than the SS brake line kit. I'll definitely get some of this and the MOTUL fluid and get it all done this summer.

daisuke149 · 02-05-2011, 04:21 PM

thas what i beentelling people. for 29 bucks.. comeon. we spend that amount on emblems and stuff!

SPOHN · 02-05-2011, 04:34 PM

+1 on the Motul

DIGItonium · 02-06-2011, 01:37 AM

Haha yup... imagine getting the turbo kit installed, getting the brake upgrades (pads, rotors, lines, and fluid), clutch upgrade (clutch, flywheel, line, and fluid), and then the 10 hr. drive home from Houston to Kansas. I'm hoping for a good driving experience.

rli2bcz · 03-10-2011, 06:18 PM

is there a DIY for the SS clutch line? searched but cant find one.

02-05-2011, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	370Z Clutch Line Upgrade - Experiences? For a daily driver and eventually upgrading the clutch to handle more power, what do you guys think about clutch line upgrades? It may be overkill for daily driving, but I don't mind if it improves clutch pedal feel and longevity as well. __________________

02-05-2011, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	It's a great improvement to install a stainless steel clutch line and higher rated brake fluid. Use a Dot 4 minimum and better quality like Motul or ATE is preferred. Don't forget to insulate the line well to prevent heat soak from the exhaust. It doesn't hurt to add more insulation for extra protection. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

02-05-2011, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	$400! That's insane. I personally never felt much of a difference when changing out the line. Little bit firmer but hard to tell.But it helps for the more spirted days. Sure you heard of the issues of people clutches sticking to the floor. This has happen to me. It's pretty wild. All this went away with the upgrade line along with high temp fluid change. Reduces or eliminates the line from expanding or flexing that comes with rubber lines. __________________

02-05-2011, 03:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Sweet... if you guys have recommended brands and part numbers from experience, please share. I'll probably try to get this done when the clutch and flywheel gets changed this summer. __________________

02-05-2011, 04:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	That's it!? Wow, that's cheaper than the SS brake line kit. I'll definitely get some of this and the MOTUL fluid and get it all done this summer. __________________

02-05-2011, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	for it def made the clutch line feel smoother and more linear and more consistant. before while driving it would sometimes feel soft, sometimes harder. SOmetimes it felt like it would immediately grab and sometimes had to let it out all the way before it grabbed. So definitely worth it for the small cost. Also theres Viera, who's clutch would get stuck to the floor on normal driving a few times. He upgraded his clutch line and it hasnt happened since. While it may not have fixed the root cause it surely did seem to help.

02-05-2011, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
rambunctious Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: in the cowboys stadium Posts: 183 Drives: your mom crazy.. Rep Power: 14	How much does installation for this cost?

02-05-2011, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	shouldnt cost much just gotta install and bleed the line. but while your at it you should upgrade to a better clutch fluid. I went MOTUL in mine. still should be maybe an hour?

02-05-2011, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
rambunctious Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: in the cowboys stadium Posts: 183 Drives: your mom crazy.. Rep Power: 14	I have no technical car skills what so ever other than maybe change tires and oil change.. The dealer quoted me $400... I dont know how much to pay and dont want to get ripped off..

02-05-2011, 02:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	nah eff the dealer. find a shop to do it. not sure where you rlocation really is but ask around in that regional forum area for a reputable shop.

02-05-2011, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Z1 Motorsports 370z/G37 SS Clutch Line NOW AVAILABLE! - $29.00 thats the one myself and alot of others have. As for the fluid, was MOTUL, but i forget the number : /

02-05-2011, 04:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	thas what i beentelling people. for 29 bucks.. comeon. we spend that amount on emblems and stuff!

02-05-2011, 04:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	+1 on the Motul __________________

02-06-2011, 01:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Haha yup... imagine getting the turbo kit installed, getting the brake upgrades (pads, rotors, lines, and fluid), clutch upgrade (clutch, flywheel, line, and fluid), and then the 10 hr. drive home from Houston to Kansas. I'm hoping for a good driving experience. __________________

03-10-2011, 06:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
rli2bcz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 237 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	is there a DIY for the SS clutch line? searched but cant find one.

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