New G35 help

kenpo_350Z · 06-30-2008, 09:14 AM

Hello, a girl from work just got a G35. She liked my ZR but needed to get something with a backseat. Well she said its making a funny noise and asked me to check it out.

When the clutch is pressed down and you rev the car there are not any noises. When the clutch is not pressed and you are accelerating or revving while sitting there is a grinding type noise, plus a constant noise like a bad rod knock. Below 2000RPM you don't really hear the noise though.

Does it take much to push the clutch down? It is a lot stiffer than the Z's clutch. Plus the G's clutch was really close to the floor hardly traveled at all to engage.

I wonder if there is an aftermarket clutch/flywheel. I wonder if the noise is the flywheel?

What do you guys think?

AroundMyHorn · 06-30-2008, 09:22 AM

I'm new to this kinda stuff but I think in order for people to help you here the common thing to do is show pics of said girl?

Reason being is you obviously want to help her so you can get in her pants......

kenpo_350Z · 06-30-2008, 11:13 AM

Haha yeah I don't think so. Im married and she just a friend. Just trying to get some info. She is going to take the car into the shop on wednesday. Want to get some info for her before then.

But yeah she is married too. I will see if she wants to take some pics to appease you guys lol.

surfquikslver · 06-30-2008, 11:39 AM

doesnt sound like an after market fly wheel if it doesnt do it at idle, or does it?

kenpo_350Z · 06-30-2008, 11:58 AM

at idle no noise. Just sound bad when accelerating or revving it up.

kenpo_350Z · 07-01-2008, 06:47 AM

So any other words of wisdom. No pics if thats all I get.

stogey420time · 07-01-2008, 07:15 AM

+1 on pix but have you post this on g35driver?

kenpo_350Z · 07-01-2008, 09:00 AM

I never knew about the site. I won't worry about it I guess. I am a ZR driver. Just thought I would holler at the G35 drivers on here.

They are just getting the car checked out tomorrow so if anyone is interested I can post what exactly was wrong with it.

HYDROERIC2003 · 07-01-2008, 11:02 AM

you should also try that new website g35ozdriver.com!!

kenpo_350Z · 07-01-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HYDROERIC2003

you should also try that new website g35ozdriver.com!!

Thanks, can you guys comment though about why the clutch is so much stiffer? Plus it feels so close to the floor? Is that normal or is the clutch like the Z?

lowrider · 07-01-2008, 03:05 PM

G35 clutches usually engage (friction point) near the top (end) of the pedal travel. The clutch is also not stiff. Something's wrong or something has been changed. I's say the latter.

Lou

CSF · 07-01-2008, 03:13 PM

the g and z have the same clutch so it should feel the same
low engagement is not stock either
i think something's been changed

how high is the clutch pedal in relation to the brake...just checking if the clutch height adjustment was made

kenpo_350Z · 07-01-2008, 03:46 PM

Okay I will say that something has been changed it is super low compared to my Z's clutch. I guess tomorrow they should find out what all is going on with it. Hopefully its not too expensive.

Gary C · 07-01-2008, 07:39 PM

Definitely sounds like someone has changed/altered the clutch. OEM clutches
don't engage that close to the floor. Don't forget the throw out bearing, they
seem to make more noise with mileage. Hope you find the issue and it isn't
too expensive....

G/L
Gary

zand02max · 07-01-2008, 07:42 PM

What yr/mileage?

kenpo_350Z · 07-02-2008, 07:42 AM

Well she told me its an 04 with 54K miles. The bad thing is that it had a rebuilt title. Who knows what all is going on with it. It looks to be in great condition but the noise says other wise. Her appt. is at 3 today, I will let you guys know what is going on with it.

kenpo_350Z · 07-08-2008, 07:54 PM

Anyone that was following this. I talked to her husband today. He said the Nissan dealership told him it needed a new flywheel and transmission. 6K, then he took it to some no name, that said it just needed more oil.

It only had 1 quart of oil in it!! So would that make it sound like crap and make the clutch feel all stiff??

06-30-2008, 09:14 AM	#1
kenpo_350Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Garden City, KS. Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (8)	New G35 help Hello, a girl from work just got a G35. She liked my ZR but needed to get something with a backseat. Well she said its making a funny noise and asked me to check it out. When the clutch is pressed down and you rev the car there are not any noises. When the clutch is not pressed and you are accelerating or revving while sitting there is a grinding type noise, plus a constant noise like a bad rod knock. Below 2000RPM you don't really hear the noise though. Does it take much to push the clutch down? It is a lot stiffer than the Z's clutch. Plus the G's clutch was really close to the floor hardly traveled at all to engage. I wonder if there is an aftermarket clutch/flywheel. I wonder if the noise is the flywheel? What do you guys think? __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring ZR 6 Spd, burnt orange/black vented seats, JDM Clear Reflectors, S2K Antenna, RS*R Exmag GTII, Motordyne 5/16 Iso Thermal Spacer, JWT Popcharger, Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley, 30% Tint, tail light overlays, Hawk HPS pads, Kenwood DNX 7100 NAV/DVD, Seibon VS2 Carbon Hood.

06-30-2008, 11:13 AM	#3
kenpo_350Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Garden City, KS. Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (8)	Haha yeah I don't think so. Im married and she just a friend. Just trying to get some info. She is going to take the car into the shop on wednesday. Want to get some info for her before then. But yeah she is married too. I will see if she wants to take some pics to appease you guys lol. __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring ZR 6 Spd, burnt orange/black vented seats, JDM Clear Reflectors, S2K Antenna, RS*R Exmag GTII, Motordyne 5/16 Iso Thermal Spacer, JWT Popcharger, Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley, 30% Tint, tail light overlays, Hawk HPS pads, Kenwood DNX 7100 NAV/DVD, Seibon VS2 Carbon Hood.

06-30-2008, 11:58 AM	#5
kenpo_350Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Garden City, KS. Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (8)	at idle no noise. Just sound bad when accelerating or revving it up. __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring ZR 6 Spd, burnt orange/black vented seats, JDM Clear Reflectors, S2K Antenna, RS*R Exmag GTII, Motordyne 5/16 Iso Thermal Spacer, JWT Popcharger, Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley, 30% Tint, tail light overlays, Hawk HPS pads, Kenwood DNX 7100 NAV/DVD, Seibon VS2 Carbon Hood.

07-01-2008, 06:47 AM	#6
kenpo_350Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Garden City, KS. Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (8)	So any other words of wisdom. No pics if thats all I get. __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring ZR 6 Spd, burnt orange/black vented seats, JDM Clear Reflectors, S2K Antenna, RS*R Exmag GTII, Motordyne 5/16 Iso Thermal Spacer, JWT Popcharger, Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley, 30% Tint, tail light overlays, Hawk HPS pads, Kenwood DNX 7100 NAV/DVD, Seibon VS2 Carbon Hood.

07-01-2008, 09:00 AM	#8
kenpo_350Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Garden City, KS. Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (8)	I never knew about the site. I won't worry about it I guess. I am a ZR driver. Just thought I would holler at the G35 drivers on here. They are just getting the car checked out tomorrow so if anyone is interested I can post what exactly was wrong with it. __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring ZR 6 Spd, burnt orange/black vented seats, JDM Clear Reflectors, S2K Antenna, RS*R Exmag GTII, Motordyne 5/16 Iso Thermal Spacer, JWT Popcharger, Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley, 30% Tint, tail light overlays, Hawk HPS pads, Kenwood DNX 7100 NAV/DVD, Seibon VS2 Carbon Hood.

06-30-2008, 09:22 AM	#2
AroundMyHorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston Posts: 4,915 iTrader: (7)	I'm new to this kinda stuff but I think in order for people to help you here the common thing to do is show pics of said girl? Reason being is you obviously want to help her so you can get in her pants......

06-30-2008, 11:39 AM	#4
surfquikslver Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sarasota, florida Posts: 295 iTrader: (6)	doesnt sound like an after market fly wheel if it doesnt do it at idle, or does it?

07-01-2008, 07:15 AM	#7
stogey420time Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kemah, Tx Posts: 1,082 iTrader: (0)	+1 on pix but have you post this on g35driver?

07-01-2008, 11:02 AM	#9
HYDROERIC2003 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: saint petersburg florida Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	you should also try that new website g35ozdriver.com!! __________________ 2003 6mt sport package: aero package: fujita short ram air intake:HKS hi flo exhaust:dc headers:n1 front lip:2k6 Projectors:jdm black clear corners:Kinetix Racing V+ Plenum:tein s-tech springs:20'' axis shine,seibon carbon fiber ts hood

07-01-2008, 03:05 PM	#11
lowrider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,765 iTrader: (2)	G35 clutches usually engage (friction point) near the top (end) of the pedal travel. The clutch is also not stiff. Something's wrong or something has been changed. I's say the latter. Lou

07-01-2008, 03:13 PM	#12
CSF Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,370 iTrader: (1)	the g and z have the same clutch so it should feel the same low engagement is not stock either i think something's been changed how high is the clutch pedal in relation to the brake...just checking if the clutch height adjustment was made

07-01-2008, 03:46 PM	#13
kenpo_350Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Garden City, KS. Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (8)	Okay I will say that something has been changed it is super low compared to my Z's clutch. I guess tomorrow they should find out what all is going on with it. Hopefully its not too expensive. __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring ZR 6 Spd, burnt orange/black vented seats, JDM Clear Reflectors, S2K Antenna, RS*R Exmag GTII, Motordyne 5/16 Iso Thermal Spacer, JWT Popcharger, Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley, 30% Tint, tail light overlays, Hawk HPS pads, Kenwood DNX 7100 NAV/DVD, Seibon VS2 Carbon Hood.

07-01-2008, 07:39 PM	#14
Gary C Papa G Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	Clutch racket....? Definitely sounds like someone has changed/altered the clutch. OEM clutches don't engage that close to the floor. Don't forget the throw out bearing, they seem to make more noise with mileage. Hope you find the issue and it isn't too expensive.... G/L Gary __________________ '04 G35C Twilight Blue/Volk SF Winning/Bridgestones/Stillen Sways/Strut Tower Bar/Tein H-Techs/SPC/Stillen CAI/Z-Tube/MD 1/2" Spacer ISO/TBS/Polished Plenum/HKS Cat-Back/Gordee Grounds/KurumaZ Bumper/Impul Sides/JDM Corners/Hawk Pads/RH Battery Cover/35% Tint/Momo/CFZ Engine Cover/Red Line Oil

07-01-2008, 07:42 PM	#15
zand02max My R1 is Faster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 13,609 iTrader: (17)	What yr/mileage?

07-02-2008, 07:42 AM	#16
kenpo_350Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Garden City, KS. Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (8)	Well she told me its an 04 with 54K miles. The bad thing is that it had a rebuilt title. Who knows what all is going on with it. It looks to be in great condition but the noise says other wise. Her appt. is at 3 today, I will let you guys know what is going on with it. __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring ZR 6 Spd, burnt orange/black vented seats, JDM Clear Reflectors, S2K Antenna, RS*R Exmag GTII, Motordyne 5/16 Iso Thermal Spacer, JWT Popcharger, Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley, 30% Tint, tail light overlays, Hawk HPS pads, Kenwood DNX 7100 NAV/DVD, Seibon VS2 Carbon Hood.

07-08-2008, 07:54 PM	#17
kenpo_350Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Garden City, KS. Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (8)	Anyone that was following this. I talked to her husband today. He said the Nissan dealership told him it needed a new flywheel and transmission. 6K, then he took it to some no name, that said it just needed more oil. It only had 1 quart of oil in it!! So would that make it sound like crap and make the clutch feel all stiff?? __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring ZR 6 Spd, burnt orange/black vented seats, JDM Clear Reflectors, S2K Antenna, RS*R Exmag GTII, Motordyne 5/16 Iso Thermal Spacer, JWT Popcharger, Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Crank Pulley, 30% Tint, tail light overlays, Hawk HPS pads, Kenwood DNX 7100 NAV/DVD, Seibon VS2 Carbon Hood.