2011 370Z high clutch release

Zman370 · 07-21-2011, 11:30 PM

Ok,

So I am absolutely pumped about buying my new 370z I have been shopping all over trying to find the color package I like. I am looking for a White ( possibly blue ) 2011 base with sport package / manual transmission.

I found one at my dealer today and drove it but noticed the clutch did not release until probably 90-95% out. It seemed VERY high. This particular Z had 6000 miles on it and is the only manual 370 I have driven yet. It was not a dealer demo and was a trade in apparently . I've had a couple of opinions and many say it sounds like someone may have played a little too hard in the first 6000 miles then traded it in .

The dealer says that these settings are adjustable? I have a kind of hard time believing that . ( He did not know for sure )

I just want to make sure I don't by a turd.

Currently they are offering me 500 over invoice on a white sport manual coming in August. I feel like I should be able to buy one of these at invoice .. Am i mistaken ? I found one in MA for 32,999 which would actually reflect below invoice.

Also , what do you guys think of the blue is it harder to find then white?

The Dimer · 07-21-2011, 11:41 PM

They are, mine was that high when I bought my car and I lowered it about an inch.

Edit: It's actually in the instruction manual.

Guavazo · 07-21-2011, 11:48 PM

370Z clutch release is higher than i was expected when i first drive it. it is adjustable someone have tutorial for it. once you get used to it you will not regret it

Zman370 · 07-22-2011, 01:04 AM

I am going to drive another one in town tomorrow to see if the clutch is near the same or completely different. Maybe I'm just used to nothing like this but its nearly uncomfortable ..

NCSUPACK09 · 07-22-2011, 06:45 AM

Yeah, mine engages right at the very top

PluckyPurcell · 07-22-2011, 08:06 AM

My clutch engages just before 50% of its travel. Didn't know it was adjustable but that's good to know.

Also, I just bought my 2011 roadster in May for $4652 below invoice. You definitely should be paying less than invoice in this market.

Zman370 · 07-22-2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PluckyPurcell

My clutch engages just before 50% of its travel. Didn't know it was adjustable but that's good to know.

Also, I just bought my 2011 roadster in May for $4652 below invoice. You definitely should be paying less than invoice in this market.

thats interesting where you engage. Ideally thats what I'd like to find or see.
what state did you buy it in ?

Streetlife · 07-22-2011, 09:32 AM

Hey Zman370, was that blue one at Baker Jackson North? If so, i test drove the base with automatic there 2 weeks ago (i'll be on the 2012 order list as soon as Nissan releases it). I received a call about the Monterey blue 370z you test drove, i think that's the one, pretty close in mileage.

bflosabre91 · 07-22-2011, 10:04 AM

theres nothing wrong with that clutch. thats how mine is too. i'd say mine is probably more like 80% or so but its still pretty high up. Same thing with the 370z i test drove. it takes some getting used to but it doesn't bother me anymore.

PluckyPurcell · 07-22-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zman370

what state did you buy it in ?

North Carolina - Wilkes Nissan, Wilksboro.

kenchan · 07-22-2011, 12:04 PM

on my 09 the clutch's full engagment is about 50-65% of the travel. it starts engaging around 20-25%.

so if something doesnt seem right on that car you test drove, op...

Mt Tam I am · 07-22-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bflosabre91

theres nothing wrong with that clutch. thats how mine is too. i'd say mine is probably more like 80% or so but its still pretty high up. Same thing with the 370z i test drove. it takes some getting used to but it doesn't bother me anymore.

Mine too

Stalled initially. Never now. It is funny how quickly we adjust.

whoady4shoady · 07-22-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guavazo

370Z clutch release is higher than i was expected when i first drive it. it is adjustable someone have tutorial for it. once you get used to it you will not regret it

Do you have the link on how to adjust it correctly?

DJ-of-E · 07-22-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

on my 09 the clutch's full engagment is about 50-65% of the travel. it starts engaging around 20-25%.

so if something doesnt seem right on that car you test drove, op...

Hmmn,the clutch from my Z is about the same as well off the dealer.

hdskull · 07-22-2011, 05:10 PM

pretty high for me too

07-21-2011, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zman370 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 10 Drives: Soon to be 370z Rep Power: 14	2011 370Z high clutch release Ok, So I am absolutely pumped about buying my new 370z I have been shopping all over trying to find the color package I like. I am looking for a White ( possibly blue ) 2011 base with sport package / manual transmission. I found one at my dealer today and drove it but noticed the clutch did not release until probably 90-95% out. It seemed VERY high. This particular Z had 6000 miles on it and is the only manual 370 I have driven yet. It was not a dealer demo and was a trade in apparently . I've had a couple of opinions and many say it sounds like someone may have played a little too hard in the first 6000 miles then traded it in . The dealer says that these settings are adjustable? I have a kind of hard time believing that . ( He did not know for sure ) I just want to make sure I don't by a turd. Currently they are offering me 500 over invoice on a white sport manual coming in August. I feel like I should be able to buy one of these at invoice .. Am i mistaken ? I found one in MA for 32,999 which would actually reflect below invoice. Also , what do you guys think of the blue is it harder to find then white?

07-21-2011, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	They are, mine was that high when I bought my car and I lowered it about an inch. Edit: It's actually in the instruction manual. Last edited by The Dimer; 07-21-2011 at 11:44 PM. Reason: Added more detail

07-22-2011, 06:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Yeah, mine engages right at the very top __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

07-22-2011, 09:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	Hey Zman370, was that blue one at Baker Jackson North? If so, i test drove the base with automatic there 2 weeks ago (i'll be on the 2012 order list as soon as Nissan releases it). I received a call about the Monterey blue 370z you test drove, i think that's the one, pretty close in mileage. Last edited by Streetlife; 07-22-2011 at 09:36 AM.

07-22-2011, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
bflosabre91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: na Posts: 114 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	theres nothing wrong with that clutch. thats how mine is too. i'd say mine is probably more like 80% or so but its still pretty high up. Same thing with the 370z i test drove. it takes some getting used to but it doesn't bother me anymore. __________________ Zzzzzzzzz

07-21-2011, 11:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guavazo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ME Posts: 61 Drives: 10 370Z PG+Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	370Z clutch release is higher than i was expected when i first drive it. it is adjustable someone have tutorial for it. once you get used to it you will not regret it

07-22-2011, 01:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zman370 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 10 Drives: Soon to be 370z Rep Power: 14	I am going to drive another one in town tomorrow to see if the clutch is near the same or completely different. Maybe I'm just used to nothing like this but its nearly uncomfortable ..

07-22-2011, 08:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
PluckyPurcell Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 353018 811254 Posts: 72 Drives: '11 Z Roadster GM M6 Rep Power: 14	My clutch engages just before 50% of its travel. Didn't know it was adjustable but that's good to know. Also, I just bought my 2011 roadster in May for $4652 below invoice. You definitely should be paying less than invoice in this market.

07-22-2011, 12:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	on my 09 the clutch's full engagment is about 50-65% of the travel. it starts engaging around 20-25%. so if something doesnt seem right on that car you test drove, op...

07-22-2011, 05:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 17	pretty high for me too __________________ ^ Kenwood DDX616 \| Polk DB6501 \| Llumar 23% tint \| STi-R Clear Lens SSR Type-F \| F.I. 18" CF \| Stillen Gen 3 \| KW V3

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