I test drove a 6MT sedan this weekend and the only thing that I didn't like was the force required on the clutch. It reminded me of my '85 Mustang GT, which was a real workout to drive in stop-n-go rush hour traffic. The car I was driving had under 20 miles on it, so I was wondering if the stiff clutch was typical of the G35 or could it have been because it was brand new? I'm comparing it to the RX-8 and IS300 both of which had nice light clutches. Other than that the car was a blast to drive.

 

Bumping this up. Any 6MT drivers have opinions on the feel of the clutch after a few thousand miles?

 

After 8 years of driving a '96 Chevy 1500 4X4 5 speed, my 6MT clutch feels light as a feather. It all depends on what you are accustom to driving I guess.

 

yeah, first time I drove, I felt like I was gonna put a hole through the floor the damn thing was so heavy, now after 15k miles, I don't really notice it anymore, of course it's not light and feathery like the TSX or TL but you can live with it...

2003.5 Brill. Silver/Willow 6MT sedan, Premium/Winter/Navigation

 

I've had my 6MT replaced twice now. Each time the clutch has felt different. Thi stime it is much heavier. I like it but it will take a little getting use to.

Base 6MT Silver sedan
Stillen Exhaust
Stillen CAI
Eibach Pro Kit
Eibach Sway Bars

 

Ya know I came from years of owning MT honda's to this car, and yes it's heavier than my previous cars. But, it's simply been a non issue that I adapted to without any real thought. I would not give up this cars interior room, avaliable torque and a world of 350Z derived mods for a heavier clutch.

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Edmund Burke

G35 6mt

 

The clutch on my 2004 was definitely rather heavy for the first 2k miles or so. I'm at around 5k, and it seems to have loosened up a bit, but still not as light as other cars I have driven. You'll get used to it after a while.

TurboFish
2004 G35 Sedan 6M -- Diamond Graphite, Graphite Leather, Premium/Winter

 

The clutch on my 2004 G35 6MT was quite heavy compared to my previous car.

I adjusted the clutch pedal height lowering it down to the height of the brake pedal and now the clutch feels much lighter. Much easier to shift now, I get smoother takeoffs, and the car just feels faster off the line.