Buh-dat-dut-dut-dut??

happytheman · 06-09-2011, 08:18 PM

I was driving home with my windows down and while backing into the driveway I hear *buh-DAT-dut-dut-dut* as I engaged my clutch.

I pulled out of the driveway and forwards, backwards..makes no difference.

Is this normal? If not...WTH is it??

FromG2Z · 06-09-2011, 09:24 PM

happy.... wish I could help. Could you maybe record the audio? Hard to decipher sounds with text....

happytheman · 06-09-2011, 09:30 PM

I know right? I was thinking "now how am I going to describe that" while scratching my head. Thanks for being the first to step up and tell me I'm being a typical Midas customer!

I'll try to record it tomorrow so you fan hear!

happytheman · 06-09-2011, 09:57 PM

Ok..here's the clip. I just went ahead outside and shot this. You can hear it really well the first two times (0:03 & 0:09) I depressed the clutch, and then a couple of more times at the end (0:50 & 0:57).

Please pardon the wind noise.

cotizi · 06-09-2011, 10:01 PM

Yeah i get that sound alot if i quickly disengage the clutch at low rpms

happytheman · 06-09-2011, 10:03 PM

Hmm, is that normal then?

PapoZalsa · 06-09-2011, 10:21 PM

memorylasts · 06-09-2011, 10:30 PM

I believe it is just chatter when disengaging the clutch to quick... I have expierienced it a couple times.

Armonster · 06-09-2011, 10:39 PM

When I first got my car it did that (clutch chatter) whenever I would press the clutch in while in first gear. I learned to avoid it by depressing the clutch more smoothly. From what I have read on here, it's not something to worry about.

Rone · 06-09-2011, 10:45 PM

I got the same thing all the time when I started driving the Z, but it never happens when the wife drives. I guess you gotta be gentle with it.

WhiskeyHotel · 06-09-2011, 10:46 PM

That's the sound I get if I disengage the clutch under a slight load. There's a slight tension that is suddenly released, causing ocsillations in the drive train. Do you have synchro-rev on?

happytheman · 06-09-2011, 10:48 PM

Interesting. Well if this is normal I suppose I wont worry about it then.

happytheman · 06-09-2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

That's the sound I get if I disengage the clutch under a slight load. There's a slight tension that is suddenly released, causing ocsillations in the drive train. Do you have synchro-rev on?

Yes SRM is on.

Masa · 06-09-2011, 10:50 PM

I sometimes get that noise but only crawling such in 1st gear (~5mph as in traffic) and suddenly engaging the clutch really quickly.

My car is a MY11 with 4100 miles on it and judging by the others who posted before me - most likely nothing to worry about.

happytheman · 06-09-2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masa

I sometimes get that noise but only crawling such in 1st gear (~5mph as in traffic) and suddenly engaging the clutch really quickly.

My car is a MY11 with 4100 miles on it and judging by the others who posted before me - most likely nothing to worry about.

Yep, that's EXACTLY what's going on! Ok, now I'm feeling a little better now! Whew!

06-09-2011, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Buh-dat-dut-dut-dut?? I was driving home with my windows down and while backing into the driveway I hear buh-DAT-dut-dut-dut as I engaged my clutch. I pulled out of the driveway and forwards, backwards..makes no difference. Is this normal? If not...WTH is it?? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-09-2011, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	happy.... wish I could help. Could you maybe record the audio? Hard to decipher sounds with text.... __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-09-2011, 09:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I know right? I was thinking "now how am I going to describe that" while scratching my head. Thanks for being the first to step up and tell me I'm being a typical Midas customer! I'll try to record it tomorrow so you fan hear! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-09-2011, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Ok..here's the clip. I just went ahead outside and shot this. You can hear it really well the first two times (0:03 & 0:09) I depressed the clutch, and then a couple of more times at the end (0:50 & 0:57). Please pardon the wind noise. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub Last edited by happytheman; 06-09-2011 at 10:02 PM.

06-09-2011, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 217	Yeah i get that sound alot if i quickly disengage the clutch at low rpms __________________ Past - 2009 Silver 6MT Sport 370Z Current - 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed

06-09-2011, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Hmm, is that normal then? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-09-2011, 10:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	__________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-09-2011, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	I believe it is just chatter when disengaging the clutch to quick... I have expierienced it a couple times. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

06-09-2011, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 14	When I first got my car it did that (clutch chatter) whenever I would press the clutch in while in first gear. I learned to avoid it by depressing the clutch more smoothly. From what I have read on here, it's not something to worry about.

06-09-2011, 10:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 326 Drives: PW Sport/Touring 6MT Rep Power: 14	I got the same thing all the time when I started driving the Z, but it never happens when the wife drives. I guess you gotta be gentle with it.

06-09-2011, 10:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	That's the sound I get if I disengage the clutch under a slight load. There's a slight tension that is suddenly released, causing ocsillations in the drive train. Do you have synchro-rev on?

06-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Interesting. Well if this is normal I suppose I wont worry about it then. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-09-2011, 10:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	I sometimes get that noise but only crawling such in 1st gear (~5mph as in traffic) and suddenly engaging the clutch really quickly. My car is a MY11 with 4100 miles on it and judging by the others who posted before me - most likely nothing to worry about. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk