Shifter movement on the throttle

null · 11-28-2011, 09:39 PM

Hi all, new Z owner here and am loving it except for one annoyance: I can feel the shifter move slightly as I get on or let off the throttle. There's also quite a bit of vibration in the shifter overall, even if I'm just sitting idle in neutral.

Now I've read up on clutch "shudder" or "chatter" -- my experience isn't with unexpected sounds or anything, just the vibration and movement of the shifter that I don't think is normal.

Am I off my rocker or should I take it in? I've got a 2011 Touring with a little over 1200 miles on it...

Cmike2780 · 11-28-2011, 09:44 PM

It's normal.

TreeSemdyZee · 11-28-2011, 10:13 PM

I'd be a little worried if it didn't move. It moves because of the movement of the drivetrain.

6MT · 11-28-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

It's normal.

perfectly normal (period)

007MI6 · 11-28-2011, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by null

Hi all, new Z owner here and am loving it except for one annoyance: I can feel the shifter move slightly as I get on or let off the throttle. There's also quite a bit of vibration in the shifter overall, even if I'm just sitting idle in neutral.

Now I've read up on clutch "shudder" or "chatter" -- my experience isn't with unexpected sounds or anything, just the vibration and movement of the shifter that I don't think is normal.

Am I off my rocker or should I take it in? I've got a 2011 Touring with a little over 1200 miles on it...

Is this your first manual?

The tranny moves with the engine as it torques, happens.

Skeeterbop · 11-28-2011, 11:13 PM

m4a1mustang · 11-28-2011, 11:31 PM

As has already been said, it's normal.

Most high-performance cars use a direct or semi-remote mounted shifter.

On the Z, the shifter bolts to a support structure that mounts directly to the transmission, so you will feel every little vibration coming from the transmission.

haitech · 11-29-2011, 02:50 AM

You might like a weighted shift knob

null · 12-01-2011, 08:56 PM

Thanks all -- it's actually not my first manual, but... It's been awhile

So, sorry for the noob question -- glad I asked here instead of taking it in and displaying my ignorance in a more public manner

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by null

Thanks all -- it's actually not my first manual, but... It's been awhile

So, sorry for the noob question -- glad I asked here instead of taking it in and displaying my ignorance in a more public manner

11-28-2011, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
null Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Broomfield Posts: 2 Drives: 2011 370z Silver M6 Rep Power: 14	Shifter movement on the throttle Hi all, new Z owner here and am loving it except for one annoyance: I can feel the shifter move slightly as I get on or let off the throttle. There's also quite a bit of vibration in the shifter overall, even if I'm just sitting idle in neutral. Now I've read up on clutch "shudder" or "chatter" -- my experience isn't with unexpected sounds or anything, just the vibration and movement of the shifter that I don't think is normal. Am I off my rocker or should I take it in? I've got a 2011 Touring with a little over 1200 miles on it...

11-28-2011, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	It's normal. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

11-28-2011, 11:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	__________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	As has already been said, it's normal. Most high-performance cars use a direct or semi-remote mounted shifter. On the Z, the shifter bolts to a support structure that mounts directly to the transmission, so you will feel every little vibration coming from the transmission. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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null Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Broomfield Posts: 2 Drives: 2011 370z Silver M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks all -- it's actually not my first manual, but... It's been awhile So, sorry for the noob question -- glad I asked here instead of taking it in and displaying my ignorance in a more public manner