Anyone close to Pittsburgh wanna drive my Z?

ZackMorris · 05-21-2014, 02:23 PM

I have had the car for about a month now.

I wear steel toe boots almost always and thats where my question comes from.

my previous car was a 2010 civic si which was the first manual trans car i ever drove.

when i drive the z starting at a light it seems like its hard for me to find that sweet spot to get into first and also going into second seems a little rough. ive never experienced what a "bad clutch" feels like an need some help.

Im looking for someone around the pittsburgh area that knows about this car or cars in general to take mine for a ride and tell me if you think somethings not right.

Im 24 and live around the canonsburg/peters twp area.
I have no interest in killing raping or robbing you.

Chuck33079 · 05-21-2014, 02:31 PM

Have you pulled out the clutch helper spring? If not, try that first.

SteveBad · 05-23-2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Have you pulled out the clutch helper spring? If not, try that first.

100 percent agree!

ZackMorris · 05-21-2014, 02:40 PM

thats kinda why im looking for someone to help me.

i have no clue what that is or where to find it.

i know most info can be found online or youtube but i just dont have the patience to do that i rather trust someone who has experience. esp with a car like the 370

Chuck33079 · 05-21-2014, 02:42 PM

It takes ten minutes and a pair of pliers. There's several walkthroughs here.

kenchan · 05-21-2014, 02:43 PM

you try posting over in your region? might get more hits that way?

jaytirbhaw · 05-21-2014, 02:44 PM

This is a common problem for 1st time drivers of the Z. It's transmission has a different feel compared to what most manual drivers are used too.

Research the helper spring mod it will help, and if you really want to improve it check out the "RJM CLUTCH PEDAL"

Haboob · 05-21-2014, 02:50 PM

Here's the thread:

Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring!

Honestly, it's really easy. I was even able to do it.

kenchan · 05-21-2014, 03:12 PM

and haboob is 100yrs old....

enkei2k · 05-21-2014, 03:20 PM

I was going to do this but in that thread they mentioned a bit more play with the spring removed so I was kinda turned off by that

Haboob · 05-21-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

I was going to do this but in that thread they mentioned a bit more play with the spring removed so I was kinda turned off by that

I don't think that's true, but I'll test it in an hour or so when I head out and report back (hopefully I remember, since I am 100yrs old

).

Chuck33079 · 05-21-2014, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

I was going to do this but in that thread they mentioned a bit more play with the spring removed so I was kinda turned off by that

The "slop" is the first half inch or so. Not really noticeable. Absolutely not a reason to not pull out the spring. If it bothers you track down the softer replacement, but I can't imagine it being that annoying.

Zbrah · 05-21-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The "slop" is the first half inch or so. Not really noticeable. Absolutely not a reason to not pull out the spring. If it bothers you track down the softer replacement, but I can't imagine it being that annoying.

do this asap, best mod you will do to your car IMO, drives 100% better after spring is swapped out to century spring.

7speed · 05-21-2014, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

I was going to do this but in that thread they mentioned a bit more play with the spring removed so I was kinda turned off by that

You probably won't even be able to tell. Mine doesn't feel like I have any slack, actually seems like my clutch pedal is a little lower at top of arch.

Only negative is a little vibration if your holding your foot lightly over the pedal.

Haboob · 05-21-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

You probably won't even be able to tell. Mine doesn't feel like I have any slack, actually seems like my clutch pedal is a little lower at top of arch.

Only negative is a little vibration if your holding your foot lightly over the pedal.

I don't keep my foot anywhere near the pedal unless it's time to shift, so I wouldn't know if there's a vibration.

If there is slack, Enkei, it's not even noticeable really. But, I'm still gonna check on it here when I leave.

05-21-2014, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZackMorris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 30 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Blk Rep Power: 12	Anyone close to Pittsburgh wanna drive my Z? I have had the car for about a month now. I wear steel toe boots almost always and thats where my question comes from. my previous car was a 2010 civic si which was the first manual trans car i ever drove. when i drive the z starting at a light it seems like its hard for me to find that sweet spot to get into first and also going into second seems a little rough. ive never experienced what a "bad clutch" feels like an need some help. Im looking for someone around the pittsburgh area that knows about this car or cars in general to take mine for a ride and tell me if you think somethings not right. Im 24 and live around the canonsburg/peters twp area. I have no interest in killing raping or robbing you. Footloose301 and DelawareTerp like this.

05-21-2014, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Have you pulled out the clutch helper spring? If not, try that first. DEpointfive0 and 7speed like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-21-2014, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It takes ten minutes and a pair of pliers. There's several walkthroughs here. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-21-2014, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you try posting over in your region? might get more hits that way? 7speed likes this.

05-21-2014, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 17	This is a common problem for 1st time drivers of the Z. It's transmission has a different feel compared to what most manual drivers are used too. Research the helper spring mod it will help, and if you really want to improve it check out the "RJM CLUTCH PEDAL" Footloose301, JARblue, madwi and 2 others like this.

05-21-2014, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZackMorris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 30 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Blk Rep Power: 12	thats kinda why im looking for someone to help me. i have no clue what that is or where to find it. i know most info can be found online or youtube but i just dont have the patience to do that i rather trust someone who has experience. esp with a car like the 370

05-21-2014, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Here's the thread: Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring! Honestly, it's really easy. I was even able to do it. lauj, Chuck33079 and 7speed like this.

05-21-2014, 03:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	and haboob is 100yrs old.... Haboob and madwi like this.

05-21-2014, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3717	I was going to do this but in that thread they mentioned a bit more play with the spring removed so I was kinda turned off by that __________________ ...need boost...

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