New 370z questions and help

AlanManouk · 03-05-2012, 02:13 PM

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!

alcheng · 03-05-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanManouk

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....

alcheng · 03-05-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanManouk

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!

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

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.

AlanManouk · 03-05-2012, 07:05 PM

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

Nick911sc · 03-05-2012, 07:12 PM

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

ZZAPPED · 03-05-2012, 07:15 PM

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!

alcheng · 03-05-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZZAPPED

I'm following the owners manual and keeping it under 4K RPM for the first 1200 miles. I 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.

kenchan · 03-05-2012, 07:22 PM

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

alcheng · 03-05-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

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Originally Posted by AlanManouk

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

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

ZZAPPED · 03-05-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

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

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.

AlanManouk · 03-05-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

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

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

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

Nick911sc · 03-05-2012, 07:36 PM

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.

AlanManouk · 03-05-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

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!

alcheng · 03-05-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanManouk

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

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

AlanManouk · 03-05-2012, 07:47 PM

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

03-05-2012, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
AlanManouk Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z 6mt Rep Power: 14	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!

03-05-2012, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZZAPPED Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 15 Drives: 2012 370Z Blk M6 SP Rep Power: 13	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! Last edited by ZZAPPED; 03-05-2012 at 07:29 PM.

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AlanManouk Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z 6mt Rep Power: 14	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

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	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

03-05-2012, 07:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hummm... unintentional clutch drop from 3k? really? hard to believe...

03-05-2012, 07:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	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.