I have a 06/6MT. My clutch sticks when I rev high, and if I rev higher it starts to sink.

I read another thread and it seems like this is a known issue. The car is still under the 60,000/4 yr warranty, but is past the 12,000/1 yr "wear and tear" parts warranty. What should I say to get the work done for free?

I stopped by the dealer today and they told me I would need a new clutch which would be a few thousand dollars.

If I end up having to get a new clutch, whats a good performance clutch?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

You'll probably get most people saying JWT, esp if you want to keep it streetable.




Correction....most people will tell you to use the search button.

 

The OE clutch is actually not very expensive; I was quoted about $300. However the stock flywheel was ~$1500.

I haven't driven the jwt clutch, but I have the jwt flywheel. I have the clutchmasters stage1 clutch. I've had it for over two years now, and I still love it. However, it is very stiff. I've been told that it is similar to the jwt clutch.

However, if you don't plan on keeping the car for more than a couple of years, I say go with an OE clutch and just resurface your flywheel. Most people, including the dealer will tell you that the stock flywheel cannot be resurfaced because its a dual-mass configuration, but I've read of people that have resurfaced it without problems.

I suggest staying with the OE parts because a stiff clutch will make devalue the car at trade in time, and all of the aftermarket flywheels rattle. The jwt rattles so badly that some people think my car is actually broken.

Then again, you may not have to replace your clutch. Is it slipping, or is it just sinking to the floor? If it's the latter, try something:

Buy a stainless steel brake line. I got mine from SGP in texas. I think paid less than $50 shipped. It takes maybe an hour, tops, to swap out the stock rubber clutch line and to do a bleed/flush.

I had the stuck/sinking clutch problem a couple of times before I wore out my clutch. After I upgraded my clutch, I had the problem constantly. Swapping out the clutch line fixed the problem, and it hasn't happened again in over two years.

Of course, that may not be your problem. It may actually be your master or slave cylinder, but good luck convincing your dealer to replace those. That's why I suggest the clutch line. It's cheap and easy to do(just make sure you have a second guy to help with the bleed). And if it doesn't fix the issue, you're out $50 and an hour of wrenching on your car.

If your clutch isn't slipping, I don't think you need a new clutch.

 

Weird, my jwt clutch is softer than stock. not as easy to get going as stock but...pedal is softer.

 

go with an oem clutch disk. your stock flywheel is probably fine. have it checked by an honest, reputable shop before resurfacing/replacing.

i had my tranny/clutch replaced under warranty about a year ago after 55k kms. the dealer briefly tried to sell me on a new flywheel, but i told them to stuff themselves and give me a status report on the stock flywheel. after inspection, they agreed that it was fine. problem solved.

if you know how to drive and don't abuse the car, the stock flywheel should last 100k+ kms.

 

I thought you couldn't resurface the OE flywheel?

 

^ you can, but it must be done by someone who really knows what they are doing. don't let just any meathead try it.

a flywheel should last for at least 2 clutch replacements, assuming a competent driver with limited abuse...

 

If the Flywheel wears anything like the OEM brakes, I can see that. Just don't let it go too long.

 

remember than pre 05 clutches are rock hard compare to the newer models. JWT is a bit softer than stock 03-04 cars but stiffer than 05 and up.

 

OP how many miles on your car?

 

Interesting didn't know that...

 

when i first drove the 05 350z 3 years ago. I was shocked how the clutch pedal felt. It felt like a feather, I hated it.

 

+2 ....I've never been in an '05+ Z or G.

Might be similar to the VW clutch...which is light as a feather as well. You would think going to a softer clutch would be easier but if its too soft, I find it hard to get used to.

 

22k when I got it, now 24.5k

 

^ i'd be surprised if your clutch was shot with only 24k on it. they should last much longer then that.

your flywheel must be ok. only if the car has had the hell beaten out of it would it make sense to replace these parts...