New 370z questions and help
 

So I got my z on Friday and it had 140 miles on it yesterday. I dumped the clutch twice at about 2-3 k rpm like an idiot. I haven't really gunned it but I'm worried about doing such childish things without letting the engine or clutch break in. Do you think anything might go wrong or is their nothing to worry about thanks. And yes I'm really worried I want to baby it!

Nothing wrong with the car but the driver.... :shakes head: :shakes head:

Sorry, but after I read your post, the Highlight is what I can only get from you. :icon18: jkjk

No offense, welcome to the forum. But, seriously, I wouldn't suggest you do it, I don't know is there any damage, and I wonder anyone would know practically since no one would do that.

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i just wanna know i got a little wheel spin and everything felt fine, it wasnt too bad i just wanna know if its ok thanks! and no i wont be doing it for at least another 1000k miles

Expect the replace the clutch prematurely. Breaking in the engine otherwise is based on opinion. Some think you should drive it like you stole it, others baby it.

If group 1 is correct, you won't have any problems.

If group 2 is correct, expect your engine to burn oil

I'm following the owners manual and keeping it under 4K RPM for the first 1200 miles. I'm going with the assumption the engineers at Nissan know what they are doing. I only have 300 miles on the car and the short shifting is a drag. I can't wait to let her rev. I've never even heard the exhaust angry!

You might get disappointed, cos the exhaust on 370z never get angry. :icon14:

hummm... unintentional clutch drop from 3k? really? hard to believe...

Yea, he was being an idiot unintentionally, bet he had enough from my first 2 posts already, LOL :bowrofl:

Hey AlanManouk, where in Canada are you from??? :icon17:

That's to bad. I'll be looking for an aftermarket exhaust. I was listening to the youtube clips the other night. I want a system that sounds mean when hard on the throttle but no noise or drone at cruise.

im from LaCanada in Socal not Canada. Also i was just being an idiot, i plan to drive it with respect to the owners manual from now on. Do you guys think my idiotness may have cost me or its not a big deal at all just a minor thing i shouldnt do again. Thanks

Don't do it again. In the grand scheme of things you probably took some miles off the clutch but if you baby it from now on you should be ok.

Thanks man thats all i wanted to know, i haven't hit full throttle yet and kept the rpms pretty low, i plan on doing that for another 1000k miles!

LaCanada in Socal, LOL, thank you. Didn't take GEO class in Canada so I have no idea, LOL :icon17:

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I would say that you didn't do any harm to your car motor or your clutch, but if you continue to do that start saving up for a new clutch etc. I know were LaCanada is, I have riden the Crest many times on my sport bikes.

Some of the best corners in southern California. You would have fun up there in your Z after it is broken in.

Welcome and good luck!

Thanks for the help! I dont plan on doing any more of that till it breaks in. I plan on driving it more properly. I definitely will hit the crest after a few thousand miles.

welcome...........it's your car i guess you paid for it drive it anyway you won't to
check back with us after you turn off the vdc for the first time.............

what is "dumping the clutch" means and how serious is it?

It means drop-clutch. Which is not suggested for stick-shift.

By droping the clutch you mean just revving it and letting the clutch go completely? :bowrofl:

Seems to me like that would tear up a lot more then just the clutch that puts some extreme stresses on all the parts in teh drive train

mhcoss, you are actually correct, and I Fixed it for you. :icon17:

Haha. Yea, I meant that smiley as hitting my head on the floor!

not stirring it up :stirthepot: but that's why they make Autos.....

it's just good clean fun.......

Ohhh yeah you have. Come on you can tell us. Bottom line its your car and your the one paying for it. :tup:

I wouldn't worry about it, man.

Question from someone who hasnt tracked the car, but if your doing a quarter mile, dont you drop the clutch to get going?? Like at 4,500 rpm? or if you wanted to drag or do a 0 - 60 time...? I wouldnt think dropping the clutch even a bunch of times would do anything... Grinding the clutch may be a different story...