Becoming one with the clutch....
4) Just listen to the darn motor. It talks to you basically saying "Hey ***** shift me now!!! or else I'll make you pay for it!"
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G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
So its been a few months since owning this vehicle. In the beginning the clutch was hard to get used to. I have driven a clutch before so that wasn't the issue. The issues for this car were mostly the high grab when releasing the pedal, the pissy attitude of the shifter when its a little cold, and the smooth transition in the bottom 3 gears. I was completely sold on the fact that I needed a new clutch. Turns out the problem was me all along. It was literally just a few days ago when it all finally clicked and now shifting is super smooth to the point where I use minimal effort to shift. Some tips to make things better are:
1) Letting this whip warm up before rolling on a cool morning
2) Not to be so heavy on the gas when initially releasing the clutch pedal. Push the accelerator pedal through as the clutch pedal is almost released. (I was gassing through to soon)
3)Putting a shorter shift **** on the car. I bought a killer aluminum **** on Ebay for 20 bucks...The quality is superb and was a perfect fitment. It also dropped the height of my shifter my a few inches. The link is below. Comes in different colors too...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-INFIN...sories&vxp=mtr
4) Just listen to the darn motor. It talks to you basically saying "Hey ***** shift me now!!! or else I'll make you pay for it!"
Like I mentioned it finally clicked and now driving this car is really fun. I honestly hated it at first because of the clunkiness of this clutch but once you adapt to it versus making the car adapt to you its really a nice car to drive.
1) Letting this whip warm up before rolling on a cool morning
2) Not to be so heavy on the gas when initially releasing the clutch pedal. Push the accelerator pedal through as the clutch pedal is almost released. (I was gassing through to soon)
3)Putting a shorter shift **** on the car. I bought a killer aluminum **** on Ebay for 20 bucks...The quality is superb and was a perfect fitment. It also dropped the height of my shifter my a few inches. The link is below. Comes in different colors too...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-INFIN...sories&vxp=mtr
4) Just listen to the darn motor. It talks to you basically saying "Hey ***** shift me now!!! or else I'll make you pay for it!"
Like I mentioned it finally clicked and now driving this car is really fun. I honestly hated it at first because of the clunkiness of this clutch but once you adapt to it versus making the car adapt to you its really a nice car to drive.
ugh me too... lol I catch myself turning it down at lights when i plan on being aggressive.
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1) Get rid of the clutch assist spring
2) Replace the spring with a weaker one (http://tinyurl.com/dx8sphd)
I wasn't too thrilled about eliminating it altogether, especially on a brand new car, so I tried #1, then went with #2. End result is the clutch feel that i'm used to (in other cars) is back, and there's a spring in there so if it ever goes into service for anything trans related, they can't complain.
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I've read some of the DIY threads about these fixes. Also limiting pedal travel with a stack of washers. I doubt that I'll mess with mine. If this were a truck and I was offroading, climbing steep hills or rocks or towing heavy loads then the feedback and feel of the clutch would be critical. But, I don't race at red lights and the clutch worked perfectly fine on the track so I'm not messing with it.
Now, if I ever get to the point where I'm actually racing where they do standing starts, that might be another issue. But just for doing typical track days I don't need to make any mods to the clutch.
Now, if I ever get to the point where I'm actually racing where they do standing starts, that might be another issue. But just for doing typical track days I don't need to make any mods to the clutch.
Im exited and nervous bout my next car 6mt g37 my first mt car. I drove a manual before and I stalled it and ended up getting rear ended so at the moment stalling it at a light and holding up traffic is my biggest fear. After I buy it I'm probably gonna go with my buddy and have him drive it to my house n practice before taking it out on a public road. After I got rear ended I swore I would never touch another manual car but I guess time heals lol
With every MT the clutch will feel different even with same model and years, it just takes a while to become accustomed to the feel. I've driven everything from early '50s Jags to Freightliners, no two clutches will ever feel the same!
Gary
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I've read some of the DIY threads about these fixes. Also limiting pedal travel with a stack of washers. I doubt that I'll mess with mine. If this were a truck and I was offroading, climbing steep hills or rocks or towing heavy loads then the feedback and feel of the clutch would be critical. But, I don't race at red lights and the clutch worked perfectly fine on the track so I'm not messing with it.
Now, if I ever get to the point where I'm actually racing where they do standing starts, that might be another issue. But just for doing typical track days I don't need to make any mods to the clutch.
Now, if I ever get to the point where I'm actually racing where they do standing starts, that might be another issue. But just for doing typical track days I don't need to make any mods to the clutch.
The washers trick will alter the high uptake (or not permit the pedal to go as far to the floor). The spring fix otoh returns the subtle clutch feel that we're all used to on non assisted (or very weakly) assisted pedals.
I read about this fix before getting the car. Figured I try it stock for a few days to see if it's something I could get used to. I couldn't. Pulled the spring... Very noticeable difference. Decided I didn't want to leave it springless so ordered a much weaker one to put in its place.
@Gary I had an opportunity to take a peterbuilt around the parking lot. Talk about stiff clutch madness. Now there's a clutch that could use all the assist it can get!!
Thank God
I just yesterday bought a 06 coupe and thought why am I having such trouble shifting smoothly. I drive manuals all the time. I do really like the car other then this. I am getting more use to the clutch as I drive.
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