It's been a long time since I owned a Z

AngryBits · 03-11-2012, 10:50 PM

New member and maybe de-re-virginized Z owner?
I used to own a 1979 280zx back in 1998, it was in shiny condition and only 80k miles. The clutch went out and being stupid at the time, I decided to just sell the car rather than fix the clutch... :/

I always wanted a 300zx Turbo but couldn't afford one until they were already getting older and hard to find unmolested. But now I've got my Z car back!

Anyone else feel like the clutch pedal is funky?
Engagement point feels late.
Also feels like there's a lump in the pedal throw.

Absolutely love the car!

370ZilverZ · 03-11-2012, 11:40 PM

to the forum

Congratulations on your Z.

Yes, the clutch is funky. Made me decide to go 7AT.

wdkwang · 03-12-2012, 12:18 AM

congrats angrybits

as for the clutch, i felt the same way and thought i could just get used to it but i never did so i did a modification that you can find on the forum or just go to your trusted mechanic shop. it entails taking out the clutch pedal spring (optionally replacing it with a lighter load spring - i didn't) which will make it slightly more stiff but you'll get more feel, and on top of that set the engagement point lower. i have mine set up as low as possible so i only need to release about 1-1.5" for engagement, instead of the stock crazy high engagement point

edit:
you'll probably notice the drive by wire throttle lag. an intake/exhaust/ecu reset will take care of that

selected4car · 03-12-2012, 01:19 AM

welcome,congrats.

6MT · 03-13-2012, 06:43 PM

Hi

ZCarMan · 03-13-2012, 06:55 PM

Welcome back!

AngryBits · 03-13-2012, 09:18 PM

Thanks everyone!

Regarding the clutch... after searching the forum I've discovered the "remove clutch helper spring" mod. Gonna try that and see what happens.

sixpax · 03-13-2012, 09:54 PM

welcome !

ernie · 03-19-2012, 08:35 PM

had a 300zx twin turbo, 1995. awesome, just purchased a 2012 370z roadster w/sports and navigation pkg. nice car.

AngryBits · 03-19-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ernie

had a 300zx twin turbo, 1995. awesome, just purchased a 2012 370z roadster w/sports and navigation pkg. nice car.

You had the car I always wanted.

I'm really liking this 370z tho!

chrisbeltre · 03-19-2012, 10:20 PM

Congrants on getting your new Z and welcome to the forum, there's a bunch of great people around.

jpritche · 03-19-2012, 10:21 PM

Welcome!

LakeShow · 03-19-2012, 10:58 PM

Hello and welcome!

03-11-2012, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
AngryBits Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10 Drives: o12 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	It's been a long time since I owned a Z New member and maybe de-re-virginized Z owner? I used to own a 1979 280zx back in 1998, it was in shiny condition and only 80k miles. The clutch went out and being stupid at the time, I decided to just sell the car rather than fix the clutch... :/ I always wanted a 300zx Turbo but couldn't afford one until they were already getting older and hard to find unmolested. But now I've got my Z car back! Anyone else feel like the clutch pedal is funky? Engagement point feels late. Also feels like there's a lump in the pedal throw. Absolutely love the car!

03-11-2012, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	to the forum Congratulations on your Z. Yes, the clutch is funky. Made me decide to go 7AT. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

03-12-2012, 12:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	congrats angrybits as for the clutch, i felt the same way and thought i could just get used to it but i never did so i did a modification that you can find on the forum or just go to your trusted mechanic shop. it entails taking out the clutch pedal spring (optionally replacing it with a lighter load spring - i didn't) which will make it slightly more stiff but you'll get more feel, and on top of that set the engagement point lower. i have mine set up as low as possible so i only need to release about 1-1.5" for engagement, instead of the stock crazy high engagement point edit: you'll probably notice the drive by wire throttle lag. an intake/exhaust/ecu reset will take care of that __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo! Last edited by wdkwang; 03-12-2012 at 12:21 AM.

03-13-2012, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-13-2012, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	Welcome back! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

03-12-2012, 01:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
selected4car Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 11 Drives: 04 Nissan 350Z CS M6 Rep Power: 13	welcome,congrats.

03-13-2012, 09:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
AngryBits Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10 Drives: o12 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks everyone! Regarding the clutch... after searching the forum I've discovered the "remove clutch helper spring" mod. Gonna try that and see what happens.

03-19-2012, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
ernie Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 54 Drives: 2012 370z blk 6spd Rep Power: 13	had a 300zx twin turbo, 1995. awesome, just purchased a 2012 370z roadster w/sports and navigation pkg. nice car.

03-19-2012, 10:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
chrisbeltre Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 123 Drives: 10-White 370Z Sport Rep Power: 14	Welcome to the forum Congrants on getting your new Z and welcome to the forum, there's a bunch of great people around.

03-19-2012, 10:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,570 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 31	Welcome!

03-19-2012, 10:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
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