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dts3 05-24-2018 01:31 AM

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Hello everyone. I just took delivery of my first Z, a 6MT 2017 base with less than 8k miles. It's been about 20 years since I've driven a manual (when I was too young to even have a license), and the entire internet (not just these forums) had me afraid of the clutch in these cars. I'm happy to say that I only stalled twice on the road during a hill start.

In addition to the threads about the clutch, I read a lot of posts about "the rattle". I've seen a few different theories as to what causes it, but for me, I get it in neutral when I disengage the clutch; it goes away when clutch-in. Is this version of the problem with the clutch engagement considered normal as well?

The only other problem I've seen is that the battery gauge once or twice seemed to be giving incorrect readings. It was past 16. When I restarted the car, I noticed on the gauge sweep that the volt meter started from 8 instead of 0, and moved past 16, almost like it's offset from where it should be. It doesn't do this on every start.

All in all, I love this car; I've wanted it for years. I have the ability to walk away no questions asked within the first 7 days, but I'm really hoping my problems are minor/fixable. It's still well under warranty, but the rattle does worry me, like it seems to worry most first timers to this car

old guy 05-24-2018 08:24 AM

Welcome fellow Michigander,
I hope the roads are kind to you, enjoy!

JARblue 05-24-2018 08:26 AM

Welcome to the forum :tiphat:

The clutch likes to chatter and talk at you. What you are experiencing is completely normal. As the clutch heats up and metal expands, the chatter might even increase. When you push the clutch pedal in, you are disengaging the plates and that's why the noise stops. Even in neutral with the clutch pedal at rest, the plates are close enough to rattle (and they get closer as they heat up and expand).

dts3 05-24-2018 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3758876)
Welcome to the forum :tiphat:

The clutch likes to chatter and talk at you. What you are experiencing is completely normal. As the clutch heats up and metal expands, the chatter might even increase. When you push the clutch pedal in, you are disengaging the plates and that's why the noise stops. Even in neutral with the clutch pedal at rest, the plates are close enough to rattle (and they get closer as they heat up and expand).

Thank you, that's exactly what I wanted to hear :tup:

dts3 05-24-2018 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by old guy (Post 3758870)
Welcome fellow Michigander,
I hope the roads are kind to you, enjoy!

I get anxious enough driving my truck around on these Michigan roads, let alone a new Z

Trek 05-24-2018 01:56 PM

Welcome

Airwilf 05-26-2018 10:35 AM

Welcome aboard, enjoy the ride.:tiphat:

madwi 05-26-2018 11:31 AM

East or West side?

Memphis370Z 05-26-2018 04:36 PM

Congratulations and welcome. :tiphat:

Nixin 05-26-2018 06:02 PM

Congrats and welcome!

Quicksilvers 05-27-2018 08:50 PM

Welcome to the 370Z forums and congratulations.

Z-Girl 12 05-31-2018 07:13 AM

Congrats×

Zoren 370 05-31-2018 07:32 AM

Z-Girl you should be elected by mods our forum official “Greeter”
Your doing a good job.:tup:

Z-Girl 12 05-31-2018 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 3760800)
Z-Girl you should be elected by mods our forum official “Greeter”
Your doing a good job.:tup:

Ha! Thanks!!! I don't have much to contribute mechanically so this is the best I have;):hello:

Spoiler 06-01-2018 03:26 AM

Welcome from a former Michigander...


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