One thing I hate about my Z

MZ DAIZY

SRM = Synchronized Rev Match, which = Heel Toe.

Rated Z

SRM is Synchro Rev Match. Since your car appears to be a base model, it does not have this feature (which would be located on the blank button top right of the gear shifter).

I can tell you changing your clutch line and fluid is a must in these cars.... it is soo easy to overheat in stock form, even in normal traffic. It is the best $50 you'll spend (plus installation of course). Buy the z1 clutch line and some rbf600 and have a mechanic install if you're unable.

Hot Rod 370 Z

Good info on clutch fluid and yes I have a base model so I do not have the rev matching feature. Now I hope the Hurricane does not blow or wash my Z and house away lol. I love Florida but I have been through too many weather events. Getting too old for this stuff but, that being said I do not miss 90 inches of snow a year when I lived in Pa.

MZ DAIZY

Did you get your gas and water? Good luck! Hopefully it follows the northern coastal model

JARblue

You not only have a base model but also an automatic, so that significantly impairs your ability to control your car's shifting habits. Show up to a Nissan dealer in your AT 370Z. Tell them you are considering a MT. Test drive one for free. Experience the true experience


The AT learns (somewhat) how you drive. Pull the negative cable on the battery and hold down the brake pedal for 3-5 seconds. This will reset the ECU. Then reconnect and go drive your car. Mash the gas pedal at every opportunity for the next 50-100 miles. See if that makes a difference.

If it doesn't, get the MT ... or maybe a tune might help (throttle lag).

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KarlKFI

FWIW, the Exedy clutch that comes on the 2018+ (Not sure if just nismos) is vastly superior to the previously stock clutch. It feels noticeably softer and more forgiving, with wider engagement range and lower rebound rate so your leg doesn’t get as tired. It was basically the reason I bought a 2018 and waited for it to be shipped from Japan instead of a discounted 2016/2017.

I remember test driving older clutches and it made the 1st to 2nd shift really hard to get right comparatively.

dave11

I just got mine and have only driven it to & from the dealer. The clutch was a little weird the first time I drove it. It seems to have a longer engagement travel distance. After a couple of 1-2 shifts, all is well. The clutch is very light.

Barndog

I have 2017 Nismo first thing I did was removed the clutch assist spring ... Problem solved for funky feeling clutch.

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Hot Rod 370 Z

Okay is it difficult to remove the clutch spring ? If not too hard I might give it a try...

Rusty

Nah. It's pretty easy. There's a thread on it somewhere.

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alcheng

release the throttle pedal a bit slower/smoother, since the engine gives the most drag at 1st gear.

then gas in a tad earlier before releasing the clutch onto the 2nd gear.

it will help.


it's a sports car, don't expect it shifts like a lexus.

welterbf123

RJM Pedal + ZSpeed Stage 2 clutch assembly + CSC Delete kit = Awesome!

Geoff-AU

My issue with the shift has nothing to do with the clutch, but the gearbox synchros. If I shift between 3,000 and 4,000RPM, 2nd gear grinds or "catches" on the selector every time. It does this until I've been driving for at least 45 minutes after which it's smooth. This is even with taking my time shifting gears, not rushing it.

The only cure (as I read on here) is to shift REALLY slowly 1st->2nd, or rev to 4,000RPM first and shift faster.

Kinda annoying having to drive around it.

Quicksilvers

The fuel starve issue with the 370Z is probably the most annoying issue I have had with my 370Z and I have had very few. Overall the 370Z when comparing to similar vehicles on the market they are very reliable/dependable but every vehicle has it’s corks. On the street and on the track a specially the fuel starve issue was always there. I found that depending on how hard you push your 370Z some owners got it and some did not. Myself just like a lot of people installed a fuel starve kit on my Z and it was the fix for this issue.

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Rusty

The Z isn't the only car to have fuel starve.

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