spring kc meet (dust off the Z's!)

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

LOL it will definitely be slow! First manual car

. But hopefully this summer I can make the meets. Especially the branson meet!

Just watch those hills. They can be a killer but at the same time I would seek them out. It will help you learn the car and clutch. Of course there is always that moment when you kill the car in traffic

and know everybody is laughing on saying "If you can't find it, grind it".

erkthejerk73 · 02-28-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tower74

It's an age issue there and yeah sometimes I wish I was back on a salary but at the same time I can make almost $20,000 more not being on salary. It's a win lose in my line of work...Salary=less money but no travel invovled Pay by the hour= More money and travel 6-8 months of the year...hmmmmm. I like money

yeah i will probably be making another change here in a bit to go to 1099 work, and self incorporate myself. Then up my rate to a new high score

right now my company doesnt really do much for me, i basically work for myself as is. The company im working at wants me and i think i can better myself if i try myself there!

erkthejerk73 · 02-28-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tower74

Just watch those hills. They can be a killer but at the same time I would seek them out. It will help you learn the car and clutch. Of course there is always that moment when you kill the car in traffic

and know everybody is laughing on saying "If you can't find it, grind it".

i hate the clutch pedal in the 370z, the 350 was so much better with feeling the engagement!

yes i have the heavier spring too

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by erkthejerk73

i hate the clutch pedal in the 370z, the 350 was so much better with feeling the engagement!

yes i have the heavier spring too

Haven't driven the 370 stick yet....Love the feel of the 350's when I had it for a whole 6 months before getting the 370.
After spending $1200 after bending the forks on my corbra and then getting ripped off by a ford dealer in Huntsville,AL because my clutch plate had slipped ( got me for $1000). They seen the MO plate and seen $$$. To the parts back to my dealer and he helped me file a complaint to Ford about them. Of course nothing happened and I received $0 back.

edub370 · 02-28-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by erkthejerk73

i hate the clutch pedal in the 370z, the 350 was so much better with feeling the engagement!

yes i have the heavier spring too

You mean the lighter spring that is talked about on this forum as the remedy to the crappy feeling clutch?

Jasonle · 02-28-2012, 04:09 PM

Im having trouble starting off quick and switching from 1st-2nd...When I press the gas pedal hard in 1st it feels like its goin really slow then switch into 2nd then i get this bad jerk..and your right about hills especially during traffic..it sucks and embarassing!

erkthejerk73 · 02-28-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

You mean the lighter spring that is talked about on this forum as the remedy to the crappy feeling clutch?

yes

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Im having trouble starting off quick and switching from 1st-2nd...When I press the gas pedal hard in 1st it feels like its goin really slow then switch into 2nd then i get this bad jerk..and your right about hills especially during traffic..it sucks and embarassing!

take your foot off of the clutch

but really sounds like something isnt right there... i dont have that problem (i dont think)

Jasonle · 02-28-2012, 04:19 PM

Man I need somebody to teach me! or show me how? I tried asking some ppl but they wont show me they just tell me "it takes practice you will get it" It feels like its dragging..like when i release the clutch and press hard on the gas it takes off slowwwww and then switching into 2nd its rough as crap. Not sure if this is normal

edub370 · 02-28-2012, 04:27 PM

You sure you aren't feeling our cars overly aggressive vdc kicking in? it takes sooo much power away in first sometimes.

sometime when u get a chance, flip the vdc off (in an open area of course) and lay into it in first. also, first to second can be clunky in our cars. sounds like something taht may smooth out aftr some time behind the wheel.

and as for the lighter clutch helper springs: that really bums me out that that thing doesn't fix our vague clutch feel.... i was thinkin bout ordering one

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Man I need somebody to teach me! or show me how? I tried asking some ppl but they wont show me they just tell me "it takes practice you will get it" It feels like its dragging..like when i release the clutch and press hard on the gas it takes off slowwwww and then switching into 2nd its rough as crap. Not sure if this is normal

Once you learn how to "float" the clutch you'll have it. I would say start off slow...the burns out will come with pratice. Take to a big empty lot. After about 3 months of playing around when I got my first manual I was able to smoke the tires in reverse and not kill it on steep hills.

Driving a manual can't really be shown...I've tried...it's all about time and learning your clutch and shifting points. If you hit the gears and rpms right you can shift without the clutch...I don't know about the newer trannys if you can do that but yeah it can be done.

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

You sure you aren't feeling our cars overly aggressive vdc kicking in? it takes sooo much power away in first sometimes.

sometime when u get a chance, flip the vdc off (in an open area of course) and lay into it in first. also, first to second can be clunky in our cars. sounds like something taht may smooth out aftr some time behind the wheel.

and as for the lighter clutch helper springs: that really bums me out that that thing doesn't fix our vague clutch feel.... i was thinkin bout ordering one

VDC button on

????? Only when it rains....was sliding sideways today in 3rd and it was still wanting more..

edub370 · 02-28-2012, 04:38 PM

BTW, to get kinda back on topic, are our cars supposed dyno in 4th gear or what?

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

BTW, to get kinda back on topic, are our cars supposed dyno in 4th gear or what?

yeah...4th seems to be the "power" gear..

sboden · 02-28-2012, 04:46 PM

I have the spring but have not put it in yet. I've gotten used to the current clutch which takes time because it is a little trickier than other clutches I've had.

edub370 · 02-28-2012, 04:55 PM

^^ agreed. it seems like when the clutch pedal feels like your grabbing and when the pressure plate actually grabs are 2 different points

02-28-2012, 04:09 PM	#216 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Im having trouble starting off quick and switching from 1st-2nd...When I press the gas pedal hard in 1st it feels like its goin really slow then switch into 2nd then i get this bad jerk..and your right about hills especially during traffic..it sucks and embarassing! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-28-2012, 04:19 PM	#218 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Man I need somebody to teach me! or show me how? I tried asking some ppl but they wont show me they just tell me "it takes practice you will get it" It feels like its dragging..like when i release the clutch and press hard on the gas it takes off slowwwww and then switching into 2nd its rough as crap. Not sure if this is normal __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-28-2012, 04:27 PM	#219 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	You sure you aren't feeling our cars overly aggressive vdc kicking in? it takes sooo much power away in first sometimes. sometime when u get a chance, flip the vdc off (in an open area of course) and lay into it in first. also, first to second can be clunky in our cars. sounds like something taht may smooth out aftr some time behind the wheel. and as for the lighter clutch helper springs: that really bums me out that that thing doesn't fix our vague clutch feel.... i was thinkin bout ordering one __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-28-2012, 04:38 PM	#222 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	BTW, to get kinda back on topic, are our cars supposed dyno in 4th gear or what? __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-28-2012, 04:46 PM	#224 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I have the spring but have not put it in yet. I've gotten used to the current clutch which takes time because it is a little trickier than other clutches I've had. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

02-28-2012, 04:55 PM	#225 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	^^ agreed. it seems like when the clutch pedal feels like your grabbing and when the pressure plate actually grabs are 2 different points __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

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