the shudder will go away after your break-in.

 

i have 2000km on my car now, i dont feel it as much now, but most likely i'm just getting use to it... and every time when i drive up to 4k-5k rpm and press clutch to shift, there is a loud noise. really hate that, may be nissan just dont know how to make clutch...

 

what is the exact definition of the problem u guys are talking about...i have a clutch problem, but i have no clue what it is...when ever i am in first gear...and going slow like in a parking lot...once i press down fully on the clutch i hear like a clattering noise from that area in the car, kinda "clatter clatter clunky". is this the same problem?? it sounds pretty nasty...let me know k thanks!

 

i get it maybe once a week, doesnt bother me though, maybe cause i dont get it a much as some of you. like chazm said a lot of cars have the same chatter. there are a lot of worst clutch problems then a lil noise. In 3.5 alti 5MT the engagement point would change every time, someimes it would be in the middle or times down low, and every once in a while the pedal would go flat and not come back up. took it to nissan numerous times and they always said my clutch was in perfect condition and there was no problem. So all in all, a lil noise every once i a while doesnt bother me too much.

 

Same, I have the cluttering noise too... Last week, I got an I-Valuation in the mail and told the dealership point of contact that even though my car is new and I-Valuations are for older cars, I'd still like them to check out my first gear. However, I did notice after a good drive, the cluttering noise disappears... I wonder if that has anything to do with it... I thought maybe it was from people test driving it hard prior to me buying it, so it's good to see that that may not be the reason for the clutter.

 

clutter = shutter... haha

 

YES!!!!

Yes!!! What is this???...finally someone who can explain my problem well..can someone tell me what this is??? It even happens when I accelrate while in 2nd!!! Why does it do this!!!????

 

No, I don't have it.

 

Just turn the Bose up, problem solved Although some claim that the shudder can be felt rather than heard.. But it has been a known problem which I was aware of when I was buying, if I was really worried about it you'd be looking at a 5AT in my sig.

However, I do hear a weird click 10-15s after I start driving slowly in 1st, don't know what it is but it doesn't sound good.

 

Finiti... does that click come on only after you start the car? If so, it may the ABS/VDC self-test that you may be hearing.

This shudder/clutter noise can also be heard on the 350Z's

I got my '05 g35 about 2 weeks ago and depedning on how I launch, the noise can be annoying or non existant.

Just make sure that this noise is not eminating from the rear axles... that is due to another problem found on the 2003 and 2004 G35s and 350Zs

http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownershi.../ITB05-002.htm

I have not heard it on mine but I only have 500 miles on it.

 

I am having the squealing problem when I push the car to around 4k and press the clutch in the change gears and I am past breakin.

Is this a serious problem??

 

It seems as there are 2 different problems mentioned now. My original post being one, and the noise made when the clutch pedal is depressed prior to engagement of first gear.

 

I called the service dept and they said it is likely the throwout bearing and want to take a listen so that they can make sure.

I feel better now heh.

 

I also agree with this. I have been driving manuals for years and years and this car makes me feel like I am learning all over again. I was spoiled by a honda/ acura clutch.