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
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02-05-2011, 02:28 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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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.
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02-05-2011, 02:34 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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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. |
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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..
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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02-05-2011, 03:55 PM | #10 (permalink) |
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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 : / |
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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.
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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.
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