Check the new Z

CrownR426 · 09-08-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

You're not supposed to "ride" the clutch, as in, keeping the car in gear but the clutch pushed in to keep the engine disengauged.

But, a lot of people do it, and it tends to not cause any major issues.

So, in other words, don't do it, try and get into the habit of dropping out of 1st gear into neutral when you don't need to move the car under power...and release the clutch so there's no pressure on the bearing and so on.

But, if you don't, it's not the end of the world - just like washing your car is a good idea...

Don't remind me I need to wash my baby boo.

Supragtsxr · 09-09-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

You're not supposed to "ride" the clutch, as in, keeping the car in gear but the clutch pushed in to keep the engine disengauged.

But, a lot of people do it, and it tends to not cause any major issues.

So, in other words, don't do it, try and get into the habit of dropping out of 1st gear into neutral when you don't need to move the car under power...and release the clutch so there's no pressure on the bearing and so on.

But, if you don't, it's not the end of the world - just like washing your car is a good idea...

I think I'm screwing up. I get caught in alot of stop-and-go traffic and right now I'm keeping the car in first and letting the clutch in about half way to get it rolling and then disengaging the clutch fully by putting the petal to the floor.

If i don't do it this way...then how do I deal with stop and go traffic? I can't just leave the car in first because if i come to a stop I'll stall out. I also dont seem to travel far enough to want to engage the clutch fully (example: I need to move about 5-10ft before i have to stop again).

Should I instead go ahead and engage the clutch fully and then just throw the car back into neutral?

kannibul · 09-09-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

I think I'm screwing up. I get caught in alot of stop-and-go traffic and right now I'm keeping the car in first and letting the clutch in about half way to get it rolling and then disengaging the clutch fully by putting the petal to the floor.

If i don't do it this way...then how do I deal with stop and go traffic? I can't just leave the car in first because if i come to a stop I'll stall out. I also dont seem to travel far enough to want to engage the clutch fully (example: I need to move about 5-10ft before i have to stop again).

Should I instead go ahead and engage the clutch fully and then just throw the car back into neutral?

Half is fine, just when you push the clutch to the floor again, drop it in neutral and roll and let the clutch back out.

"By the book" that's what you're supposed to do, but, most people do as you do.

The other option ticks off all the automatic users, but, just leave it in first and idle, even if traffic opens up a bit. Kind of like how semi's do in traffic - they're doing it for the same reason - saves wear on the clutch and throwout bearing.

Supragtsxr · 09-09-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Half is fine, just when you push the clutch to the floor again, drop it in neutral and roll and let the clutch back out.

"By the book" that's what you're supposed to do, but, most people do as you do.

The other option ticks off all the automatic users, but, just leave it in first and idle, even if traffic opens up a bit. Kind of like how semi's do in traffic - they're doing it for the same reason - saves wear on the clutch and throwout bearing.

Ok. I'll try putting it in neutral from now on. I don't want to do anything to damage my baby lol.

Supragtsxr · 09-11-2009, 10:25 AM

I'm pleased to say I'm gettin quite good at driving a stick now. I think I'm at about 75% as good as i could be. Yay for not burning the clutch!

trent1331 · 09-11-2009, 09:43 PM

my z is my first standard car, and I ran into all the same things you have been talking about, just practice and all's good.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
check this out!!!	mikew	Nissan 370Z Dealer Inventory	37	05-02-2010 01:25 AM
check it out!	black09Z	Member's 370Z Gallery	11	07-16-2009 12:39 AM
Check it out!	mikew	Boardwalk Nissan - Supporting Dealer	1	02-08-2009 03:25 PM
Check out	Devil Z	The Lounge (Off Topic)	1	01-29-2009 06:30 PM
HAHA Check it out!	TheManTheMyth	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	4	12-03-2008 02:12 AM

09-11-2009, 10:25 AM	#50 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	I'm pleased to say I'm gettin quite good at driving a stick now. I think I'm at about 75% as good as i could be. Yay for not burning the clutch!

09-11-2009, 09:43 PM	#51 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	my z is my first standard car, and I ran into all the same things you have been talking about, just practice and all's good.