New tires affect clutch?

Troyz · 07-23-2013, 10:34 AM

I don't see the cause and effect here. I have 2012 370Z 26000Mi. Shortly after I got the new tires and alignment it seems my clutch engages higher and the RPM when taking off from a stop seem a bit higher. It also shutters more.

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 10:37 AM

Coincidence.

kenchan · 07-23-2013, 12:34 PM

troy-did you recently change YOUR shoes?

Troyz · 07-23-2013, 01:48 PM

Fairly recent.

kenchan · 07-23-2013, 01:50 PM

yah, i bet it's your shoes rather then the car.

ive swapped tires and wheels on my Z often and no difference.

JARblue · 07-23-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i bet it's your shoes rather then the car.

I wear boots daily for my job, so a lot of driving is done with them. However, when I'm not working I am barefoot, including when I'm driving the Z. There is a noticeable difference.

fuct · 07-23-2013, 02:17 PM

i cant drive in Nike Air Max type shoes. only thin soled shoes or its barefoot.

enkei2k · 07-23-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

i cant drive in Nike Air Max type shoes. only thin soled shoes or its barefoot.

I used to be like that. I would prefer to wear my Vans instead of my Air Max 95s since the weight/height of the shoes made a big difference, but after a while, you get used to them and now I'm good with the Air Max's.

Barefoot though? I can't do barefoot/flip flops though. Just feels too weird..

kenchan · 07-23-2013, 11:40 PM

yah, i was pleasantly surprised how well my new vans felt while driving the other day.

the only problem with vans is the heel is not rounded like driving shoes so i would probably cut through the carpet mats in no time.

i still prefer my piloti's. too bad they went under. i bought like 5pairs before they belly'ed up though.

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 11:40 PM

I can't do barefoot or sandals either. My dress shoes have a thin enough sole to work ok. Boots are a no go. Nothing beats my Puma driving shoes. I've got a 13EE, so shoe choice is an issue when driving.

kfull · 07-24-2013, 12:34 PM

Starting from a stop you should be able to get the car going without giving it any gas at all. I pull out of my parking space at work every day doing this.

kenchan · 07-24-2013, 12:36 PM

yah, but it takes forever when the car is warm.

when the car is cold, rpm is high so definitely dont need throttle input to back out, unless you're in a hurry to smash your rear into a pole or something.

ok, wrong visual.

fuct · 07-24-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, but it takes forever when the car is warm.

when the car is cold, rpm is high so definitely dont need throttle input to back out, unless you're in a hurry to smash your rear into a pole or something.

ok, wrong visual.

Brutal 370Z · 07-24-2013, 02:48 PM

I love the Pumas for driving. They have the rubber back so you don't f*ck up the back of your shoe heal when your driving standard.

I'm surprised there's no driving shoe thread lol

kenchan · 07-24-2013, 03:33 PM

there was, but it ended when piloti's died.

actually there are many casual shoes that have rounded heels that can be used for driving.
even cheepo's like sketches have rounded heels.

07-23-2013, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 12	New tires affect clutch? I don't see the cause and effect here. I have 2012 370Z 26000Mi. Shortly after I got the new tires and alignment it seems my clutch engages higher and the RPM when taking off from a stop seem a bit higher. It also shutters more.

07-23-2013, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Coincidence. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-23-2013, 11:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I can't do barefoot or sandals either. My dress shoes have a thin enough sole to work ok. Boots are a no go. Nothing beats my Puma driving shoes. I've got a 13EE, so shoe choice is an issue when driving. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-24-2013, 12:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	Starting from a stop you should be able to get the car going without giving it any gas at all. I pull out of my parking space at work every day doing this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

07-24-2013, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, but it takes forever when the car is warm. when the car is cold, rpm is high so definitely dont need throttle input to back out, unless you're in a hurry to smash your rear into a pole or something. ok, wrong visual. Troyz likes this.

07-23-2013, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	troy-did you recently change YOUR shoes?

07-23-2013, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 12	Fairly recent.

07-23-2013, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i bet it's your shoes rather then the car. ive swapped tires and wheels on my Z often and no difference.

07-23-2013, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	i cant drive in Nike Air Max type shoes. only thin soled shoes or its barefoot.

07-23-2013, 11:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i was pleasantly surprised how well my new vans felt while driving the other day. the only problem with vans is the heel is not rounded like driving shoes so i would probably cut through the carpet mats in no time. i still prefer my piloti's. too bad they went under. i bought like 5pairs before they belly'ed up though.

07-24-2013, 02:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	I love the Pumas for driving. They have the rubber back so you don't f*ck up the back of your shoe heal when your driving standard. I'm surprised there's no driving shoe thread lol __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-24-2013, 03:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	there was, but it ended when piloti's died. actually there are many casual shoes that have rounded heels that can be used for driving. even cheepo's like sketches have rounded heels.

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