burning smell.

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 04:57 PM

Yeah, it's not like it's a bad upgrade. You might make some money back too, once you get the old one out and take a look at it. Someone with a really fried clutch will take it off your hands.

Armhunter · 07-23-2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yeah, it's not like it's a bad upgrade. You might make some money back too, once you get the old one out and take a look at it. Someone with a really fried clutch will take it off your hands.

good idea!! thanks!

Mandingo · 07-23-2013, 07:34 PM

I've found the stock clutch to be very stout actually

Elan · 07-24-2013, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armhunter

HAHA, you guys are funny.. No, that was not me.. I realized right away something was wrong and stopped giving it gas.

If I jumped the gun, its ok.. I have money.

Give me a couple weeks to get it all set up and I will let you all know how it works out.

Nothing wrong with an aftermarket clutch! If you can buy it, then do what makes you happy.

KingJoseph · 07-25-2013, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akbubba47

I could always be wrong but I'm 93% sure, just like my octane ha...

With all due respect, don't rule out the possibility of driver error. You don't typically beat on the car, so with your adrenaline pumping you may have made a mistake.

Also, don't mess with bikes, #1 they have no protective shell around them if you or they screw up, and #2 you stand no chance against even a 600cc bike.

This.

I have a CBR600RR and a Nismo and, while I love my Z, the rate of acceleration is not even close. Depending on which publication you believe, the 0-60 time for that bike is anywhere from high 2s to low 3s... even a second longer and it'd still handily embarrass most cars.

Armhunter · 07-25-2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingJoseph

This.

I have a CBR600RR and a Nismo and, while I love my Z, the rate of acceleration is not even close. Depending on which publication you believe, the 0-60 time for that bike is anywhere from high 2s to low 3s... even a second longer and it'd still handily embarrass most cars.

I know all this. I have had bikes too. My friends have bike. Its not even in the same category.. The guy was smiling and waving me on and I just thought it would be fun. I already know i was going to lose.. but its still fun. Now after what the other guy said about safety for the biker, i wont do it again. If he fell and I hit him, im done!! Not worth it. I have respect for all bikers and always move out of their way.

chii370 · 07-26-2013, 12:38 AM

the transmission in the Z is fantittyfuckintastic but the clutch is a flaming piece of ****. I remember glazing my 09 clutch after about 5 passes up the 1/4 mile driving it like you would expect a 45k car to. since then I quickly learned what you can and cant do without repercussion with this car. prepare yourself, plenty of other parts they cheaped out on.... cough cough slave cylinder.....

chii370 · 07-31-2013, 08:28 PM

I think the new clutch purchase was a little premature as others have said. When i had my 09 i did the hard launch thing until i got it out of my system and i COOKED that thing putting it down the 1/4 mile with an amature launch about 4 times. you could smell it 20 feet from the car. then about 20k miles later my slave cylinder went out like they always do, and i had the tech look at the clutch and it was fine. no glazing at all. it takes a LOT of abuse to seriously damage a composite clutch, even single plate.

Armhunter · 08-01-2013, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chii370

I think the new clutch purchase was a little premature as others have said. When i had my 09 i did the hard launch thing until i got it out of my system and i COOKED that thing putting it down the 1/4 mile with an amature launch about 4 times. you could smell it 20 feet from the car. then about 20k miles later my slave cylinder went out like they always do, and i had the tech look at the clutch and it was fine. no glazing at all. it takes a LOT of abuse to seriously damage a composite clutch, even single plate.

its all good man.. I will install it later down the road.

NissanGuy23 · 08-01-2013, 12:18 PM

The clutch is a friction device at the end of the day and if you "ride it" at high RPMS, it will start to smell/burn. This is true with any clutch. You probably wore away a tiny bit of material, i don't think there was anything wrong with it. I don't know whether it was driver error or if your clutch slipped due to an issue with the clutch, but either way the burning smell is something you want to avoid but its no biggie if it happens once.

When i was learning to drive stick in my Tiburon, uphill, i "rode" the clutch as i went up this hill and you could smell it

Armhunter · 08-01-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

The clutch is a friction device at the end of the day and if you "ride it" at high RPMS, it will start to smell/burn. This is true with any clutch. You probably wore away a tiny bit of material, i don't think there was anything wrong with it. I don't know whether it was driver error or if your clutch slipped due to an issue with the clutch, but either way the burning smell is something you want to avoid but its no biggie if it happens once.

When i was learning to drive stick in my Tiburon, uphill, i "rode" the clutch as i went up this hill and you could smell it

I understand.. But I have been driving since I was 14 years old, I am 41 now. Learned how to drive a clutch first. I have never had a clutch slip that bad until i was about 130k miles on my 99 Eclipse GST. I have never smelled that either. Im not used to a clutch doing anything bad until at least 50-60k miles on it. And I thought I knew how to pop the clutch just fine from a stand still.. I wish I could go back and see what i did wrong..

Maybe it was because I just drove the car 7 straight hours from Tahoe? I dont know.

07-23-2013, 04:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Yeah, it's not like it's a bad upgrade. You might make some money back too, once you get the old one out and take a look at it. Someone with a really fried clutch will take it off your hands. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-23-2013, 07:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I've found the stock clutch to be very stout actually __________________ some mods

08-01-2013, 12:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	The clutch is a friction device at the end of the day and if you "ride it" at high RPMS, it will start to smell/burn. This is true with any clutch. You probably wore away a tiny bit of material, i don't think there was anything wrong with it. I don't know whether it was driver error or if your clutch slipped due to an issue with the clutch, but either way the burning smell is something you want to avoid but its no biggie if it happens once. When i was learning to drive stick in my Tiburon, uphill, i "rode" the clutch as i went up this hill and you could smell it Last edited by NissanGuy23; 08-01-2013 at 12:22 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I smell burning oil	DEpointfive0	Engine & Drivetrain	12	10-15-2012 09:01 PM
CBE Burning Smell	370zQ8	Intake/Exhaust	10	06-08-2011 02:00 AM
AT, burning smell	{SALVA}	Engine & Drivetrain	7	03-18-2010 04:47 PM
Burning Smell when Downshifting.	d4k0t4	Engine & Drivetrain	9	12-04-2009 08:21 PM
Burning Smell??	Z-WHIZ	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	30	10-29-2009 02:02 PM

07-26-2013, 12:38 AM	#22 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	the transmission in the Z is fantittyfuckintastic but the clutch is a flaming piece of ****. I remember glazing my 09 clutch after about 5 passes up the 1/4 mile driving it like you would expect a 45k car to. since then I quickly learned what you can and cant do without repercussion with this car. prepare yourself, plenty of other parts they cheaped out on.... cough cough slave cylinder.....

07-31-2013, 08:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	I think the new clutch purchase was a little premature as others have said. When i had my 09 i did the hard launch thing until i got it out of my system and i COOKED that thing putting it down the 1/4 mile with an amature launch about 4 times. you could smell it 20 feet from the car. then about 20k miles later my slave cylinder went out like they always do, and i had the tech look at the clutch and it was fine. no glazing at all. it takes a LOT of abuse to seriously damage a composite clutch, even single plate.