370Z Clutch vs. 350Z Clutch

cheeyo · 01-26-2009, 04:53 PM

For you manual transmission owners, how does the new 370Z clutch compare to the old 350Z's? I've read a couple owners/reviews mention that the clutch is on the softer side, which sounds like the opposite of the old 350Z's stiff, long throw clutch. I would love it if you lucky 370Z 6MT owners could share you experiences regarding the following:

clutch travel - shorter travel than the 350Z? Or the same?

clutch engagement - does clutch still engage high off the floor or more towards the middle? Also, is the engagement point still really narrow, like an on/off switch - or is it more forgiving?

clutch weight - more/less/same effort required to push down clutch pedal?

Thanks guys!

semtex · 01-27-2009, 11:57 AM

I haven't noticed any major differences. Also, this thing about a narrow engagement point where the clutch is like an on/off switch -- this isn't the first time I've heard this, but I don't know what people are talking about. I've never had any problem modulating/feathering the clutch.

DIGItonium · 01-27-2009, 08:39 PM

IIRC, clutch travel felt nearly the same. Engagement point felt less abrupt, and the pedal is super soft! When I got back in my '03, the pedal felt real heavy and my leg started feeling fatigue. HA!

The shift knob is a tiny bit higher, and getting in gear felt pretty good. Who knows how long it'll last before getting clunky.

Black kNight · 01-28-2009, 12:56 PM

so bad for me i dont like soft clutchs i like more the heavy clutch

zsport1 · 01-28-2009, 03:15 PM

I'm waiting for a thread: 350Z vs 370Z lug nutz

Lug · 01-28-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zsport1

I'm waiting for a thread: 350Z vs 370Z lug nutz

Hey! Who you callin' nutz!

You leave my nutz out of it!

Crash · 01-28-2009, 04:42 PM

^^^ LOL

I like the feel of my current Z's clutch, It's about medium stiffness. The Solstice has a much firmer clutch and it WAS on/off until we finally broke it in.

zsport1 · 01-28-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

Hey! Who you callin' nutz!

You leave my nutz out of it!

DIGItonium · 01-28-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black kNight

so bad for me i dont like soft clutchs i like more the heavy clutch

Yea, I'm not feeling much mechanical resistance so the clutch actuation felt pretty artificial (like drive-by-wire). I just hope the shifter is silky smooth for a long time... the clunk in my '03 (with new transmission in '06) kills the fun as well as hurt my wrists.

01-26-2009, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
cheeyo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1 Drives: 95 Maxima Rep Power: 17	370Z Clutch vs. 350Z Clutch For you manual transmission owners, how does the new 370Z clutch compare to the old 350Z's? I've read a couple owners/reviews mention that the clutch is on the softer side, which sounds like the opposite of the old 350Z's stiff, long throw clutch. I would love it if you lucky 370Z 6MT owners could share you experiences regarding the following: clutch travel - shorter travel than the 350Z? Or the same? clutch engagement - does clutch still engage high off the floor or more towards the middle? Also, is the engagement point still really narrow, like an on/off switch - or is it more forgiving? clutch weight - more/less/same effort required to push down clutch pedal? Thanks guys!

01-27-2009, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	I haven't noticed any major differences. Also, this thing about a narrow engagement point where the clutch is like an on/off switch -- this isn't the first time I've heard this, but I don't know what people are talking about. I've never had any problem modulating/feathering the clutch. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-28-2009, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	^^^ LOL I like the feel of my current Z's clutch, It's about medium stiffness. The Solstice has a much firmer clutch and it WAS on/off until we finally broke it in. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	IIRC, clutch travel felt nearly the same. Engagement point felt less abrupt, and the pedal is super soft! When I got back in my '03, the pedal felt real heavy and my leg started feeling fatigue. HA! The shift knob is a tiny bit higher, and getting in gear felt pretty good. Who knows how long it'll last before getting clunky.

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