RCZ's 370Z Journal.

RCZ · 05-19-2010, 07:06 PM

we aim to please

Surprisingly I get that a lot haha.

travisjb · 05-19-2010, 07:55 PM

Good review, Raul, thanks. You know I've gone down this path and I agree with everything you said... different mfgr, but same story... big improvement over stock in terms of feel... for really fast gear changes there is also a real benefit to the rapid accel/decel

RCZ · 05-20-2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks Travis! How heavy is your clutch btw?

travisjb · 05-20-2010, 12:58 PM

actually, not heavy at all... jwt

RCZ · 05-20-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

actually, not heavy at all... jwt

I mean as in pedal feel.

travisjb · 05-20-2010, 01:58 PM

I got that... that's what what I meant... to me, the firmness / feel of the pedal with the JWT clutch is largely consistent with OEM... it sounds like yours turned out stiffer... you can take mine for a spin someday if we ever end up at the same track and judge for yourself

RCZ · 05-20-2010, 03:20 PM

That would be fun. Thanks for the info Travis. Yeah a little stiffer, but still perfectly daily drivable.

jnaut · 05-22-2010, 08:49 AM

after driving raul's car that is the clutch that will be going in mine, the prussure is perfect, quailty is good

RCZ · 05-23-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnaut

after driving raul's car that is the clutch that will be going in mine, the prussure is perfect, quailty is good

Awesome, you know something. I don't know if I got used to it or something, but it feels like it has settled in a bit and the pedal effort is perfect now. Overall I'm pretty happy with the purchase and would recommend it. I would like to see how it behaves with another 150whp, I think it will be perfect.

snapping · 05-30-2010, 10:14 PM

Damn where's the supercharger!! I want a ride haha >.>

Zat_Zuma · 05-31-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Awesome, you know something. I don't know if I got used to it or something, but it feels like it has settled in a bit and the pedal effort is perfect now. Overall I'm pretty happy with the purchase and would recommend it. I would like to see how it behaves with another 150whp, I think it will be perfect.

Did you use the stock CSC with the bearing or the new all metal designed CSC?

RCZ · 05-31-2010, 10:21 PM

stock csc, unfortunately, I heard it fails even after the fix. Seals cant handle it eh... Man... I really hope I dont have to get back into the clutch...

Zat_Zuma · 06-01-2010, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

stock csc, unfortunately, I heard it fails even after the fix. Seals cant handle it eh... Man... I really hope I dont have to get back into the clutch...

I think you should be OK. Seals on the CSC only failed on high clamp rated pressure plate. The Southbend pressure plate isn't one of them but it is stronger than a stock one.

That being said ....... only time will tell. I'm going to wait for the metal CSC to be released just for the reason of the extra strength in the construction. From what I've seen in the pictures, it has great potential.

RCZ · 06-01-2010, 09:39 AM

As you said, time will tell. As of right now the clutch feels perfect and considering its aggressive, it is very smooth and the stiffness has eased up a lot. I'm curious to find a stock 370z to push the clutch on to see just how much of a difference there is now since I've probably forgotten what stock feels like already.

209Z · 06-01-2010, 02:39 PM

do you feel that the new clutch grabs more efficiently?

05-19-2010, 07:55 PM	#602 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Good review, Raul, thanks. You know I've gone down this path and I agree with everything you said... different mfgr, but same story... big improvement over stock in terms of feel... for really fast gear changes there is also a real benefit to the rapid accel/decel __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-20-2010, 12:58 PM	#604 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	actually, not heavy at all... jwt __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-20-2010, 01:58 PM	#606 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I got that... that's what what I meant... to me, the firmness / feel of the pedal with the JWT clutch is largely consistent with OEM... it sounds like yours turned out stiffer... you can take mine for a spin someday if we ever end up at the same track and judge for yourself __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-22-2010, 08:49 AM	#608 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	after driving raul's car that is the clutch that will be going in mine, the prussure is perfect, quailty is good __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

05-30-2010, 10:14 PM	#610 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 16	Damn where's the supercharger!! I want a ride haha >.> __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

05-19-2010, 07:06 PM	#601 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	we aim to please Surprisingly I get that a lot haha.

05-20-2010, 10:02 AM	#603 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Thanks Travis! How heavy is your clutch btw?

05-20-2010, 03:20 PM	#607 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	That would be fun. Thanks for the info Travis. Yeah a little stiffer, but still perfectly daily drivable.

05-31-2010, 10:21 PM	#612 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	stock csc, unfortunately, I heard it fails even after the fix. Seals cant handle it eh... Man... I really hope I dont have to get back into the clutch...

06-01-2010, 09:39 AM	#614 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	As you said, time will tell. As of right now the clutch feels perfect and considering its aggressive, it is very smooth and the stiffness has eased up a lot. I'm curious to find a stock 370z to push the clutch on to see just how much of a difference there is now since I've probably forgotten what stock feels like already.

06-01-2010, 02:39 PM	#615 (permalink)
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