Help! Is my clutch slipping?

mastersapo · 11-30-2014, 09:46 AM

To start with:

2010 370z, manual Trans, 28k miles. I am the sole owner of this car, I got it with 6 miles. Slightly modified with intakes and the Bully Dog tuner (WOT and performance tune)

What's happening:
Recently I noticed that in 4th, 5th, and even 6th gears between 2500 and 3500 rpms, I can stomp the peddle and the RPMs will very quickly shoot up about 1000 RPMs and drop 500 before it accelerates (sort of like feathering the clutch while accelerating). When this happens, my foot is nowhere near the clutch so I know I'm not lazy footing it. This is happening very quickly, but I believe my clutch to be slipping or partially engaged. Does this sound accurate?

2nd issue: I live in Orlando (not from here originally) and have no idea where to take it to get a good clutch replacement. Honestly, I would probably have an aftermarket kit put in, but again I have no idea where to take it and I absolutely do not trust Nissan dealers. I have had problems before that they never fixed (clutch getting stuck in after a high rpm drop in 1st, rear trunk latch not unlocking, etc... basically the worst car I have ever owned). No lift or I would swap it myself. Is this something I could go to like an AAMCO or dealer for and feel safe?

Chuck33079 · 11-30-2014, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastersapo

To start with:

2010 370z, manual Trans, 28k miles. I am the sole owner of this car, I got it with 6 miles. Slightly modified with intakes and the Bully Dog tuner (WOT and performance tune)

What's happening:
Recently I noticed that in 4th, 5th, and even 6th gears between 2500 and 3500 rpms, I can stomp the peddle and the RPMs will very quickly shoot up about 1000 RPMs and drop 500 before it accelerates (sort of like feathering the clutch while accelerating). When this happens, my foot is nowhere near the clutch so I know I'm not lazy footing it. This is happening very quickly, but I believe my clutch to be slipping or partially engaged. Does this sound accurate?

2nd issue: I live in Orlando (not from here originally) and have no idea where to take it to get a good clutch replacement. Honestly, I would probably have an aftermarket kit put in, but again I have no idea where to take it and I absolutely do not trust Nissan dealers. I have had problems before that they never fixed (clutch getting stuck in after a high rpm drop in 1st, rear trunk latch not unlocking, etc... basically the worst car I have ever owned). No lift or I would swap it myself. Is this something I could go to like an AAMCO or dealer for and feel safe?

Sounds like your clutch is on the way out. Why not ask around in the local subforum here for a shop near you that people have had good luck with? AAMCO is just about the worst idea you could have.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 11-30-2014, 03:25 PM

I think its ur clutch master cylinder, retracting too late, u need to change ur fluid i bet its blaaaaacckk.

I dont think ur slave cylinder is done yet, just u dirty fluid i had this be4 untill i changed my fluid twice, it went away the first time then came back like 3 month later, second time i bled its still good and its been over 4 month now.

Lots of sediments came out the first time about 2-3gramms worth and that time the pedal didnt retract for 2 min, it eventually came back, car had about 24k stop n go miles at that time.

Spooler · 11-30-2014, 08:46 PM

Your clutch is done. The slipping has nothing to do with the CMC or CSC. I think Kamispeed is in Orlando, Fl. area. Ask him for a recommendation.

Kami Speed is in the vender section.

11-30-2014, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
mastersapo Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370z 6M Rep Power: 15	Help! Is my clutch slipping? To start with: 2010 370z, manual Trans, 28k miles. I am the sole owner of this car, I got it with 6 miles. Slightly modified with intakes and the Bully Dog tuner (WOT and performance tune) What's happening: Recently I noticed that in 4th, 5th, and even 6th gears between 2500 and 3500 rpms, I can stomp the peddle and the RPMs will very quickly shoot up about 1000 RPMs and drop 500 before it accelerates (sort of like feathering the clutch while accelerating). When this happens, my foot is nowhere near the clutch so I know I'm not lazy footing it. This is happening very quickly, but I believe my clutch to be slipping or partially engaged. Does this sound accurate? 2nd issue: I live in Orlando (not from here originally) and have no idea where to take it to get a good clutch replacement. Honestly, I would probably have an aftermarket kit put in, but again I have no idea where to take it and I absolutely do not trust Nissan dealers. I have had problems before that they never fixed (clutch getting stuck in after a high rpm drop in 1st, rear trunk latch not unlocking, etc... basically the worst car I have ever owned). No lift or I would swap it myself. Is this something I could go to like an AAMCO or dealer for and feel safe?

11-30-2014, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	I think its ur clutch master cylinder, retracting too late, u need to change ur fluid i bet its blaaaaacckk. I dont think ur slave cylinder is done yet, just u dirty fluid i had this be4 untill i changed my fluid twice, it went away the first time then came back like 3 month later, second time i bled its still good and its been over 4 month now. Lots of sediments came out the first time about 2-3gramms worth and that time the pedal didnt retract for 2 min, it eventually came back, car had about 24k stop n go miles at that time. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane Last edited by DOOMMONKEY777; 11-30-2014 at 03:32 PM.

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11-30-2014, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,915 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Your clutch is done. The slipping has nothing to do with the CMC or CSC. I think Kamispeed is in Orlando, Fl. area. Ask him for a recommendation. Kami Speed is in the vender section.