i have an 03 350z touring 6spd... when i go into 2nd gear at like normal, comfortable driving, it like jerks around when i let the clutch out. ive let other people drive my car just to make sure it wasnt just me and the same thing happened to them.

when im driving hard though, the car doesnt jerk around between gears.


just wondering if anyone else has this problem or if anyone has a solution.

 

I have found that the Z has a rather grabby clutch engagement compared to other cars. Other people have also said the same thing when driving it. I have gotten use to it. It seems it is smoother when driven hard. Is that what you are talking about?

 

Sounds like you aren't giving the car enough throttle when shifting. If the car jerks your head forward, you need to give more throttle, if it jerks it back, you need less throttle. If your head goes back and fourth, you need to be more gentle on the clutch.

Someone smart can turn that into a math formula.

 

You're probably experiencing a design fault in the Z. The rpm's drop slowly in the Z. If you are "jerky" going into second gear, either shift more slowly (wait a split second longer before engaging/dropping the clutch) or run the rpm's up a little higher. Either of these techniques solve the problem.

--Spike

 

yea, when i want to just get good gas mileage, between shifts i must let the rpms drop too far before releasing the clutch again cuz it seems like it wants to go again whether i want to give it gas or not.

 

Worst thread title of the year.

 

"Worst thread title of the year.'

LOL!

To OP:My shifts into second still are not smooth at times; your not alone.

 

I've been experimenting with my 07 and I find that if I push the clutch ALL THE WAY down, then it'll be a jerky shift. However, if I push the clutch down to slightly below where I believe the engagement point is and I release it from there, then it's not jerky.

So, I guess, try adjusting the clutch like this topic says:
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/128253-high-clutch-want-to-lower-your-clutch-engagement-point.html

That's what I'm gonna do to try to make it less jerky

 

omfg that is hilarious, i have the same problem though, i figured over time i would get it down to where it didn't do that anymore with practice since this is my first manual and i've only had it a little over a week. Hopefully the tips in here will help me out

 

+1 and what up with the copy cat user name?

I vote for a BAN until you change your name or stop jerking around in 2nd!!!!

 

My 03 Z is the same way. Seems like the car is meant to be driven hard. It does jerk a bit under normal driving. Either way, it's always a joy driving it.

 

Had me confused there... Yes, to name change.

 

If you are having problems rev matching your up shifts while driving casually, try shifting at lower RPM, especially in first gear. You really only need first gear to get you moving. Not taking the RPM so high gives you less time to screw up. If you take first to moderate RPM and then want to shift casually into second it can be tricky if you don't have a good feel for it. The dual mass flywheel is not a design flaw.

 

 

This is great news (for me), I just learned 2 things this morning about the Z that I thought were only problems for me. First the clutch/idle sound, and now this. I always thought I was just a ****ty driver because I couldn't get the car smooth coming out of first When I got rid of my Z and got my Prelude, I discovered that I wasn't such a bad driver after all haha.

 

I have the same problem only that second gear slips and the SLIP light comes on . I'm going to take it to the stealership to have them look at it but it's hard to duplicate so I doubt they will do anything.

 

you can just shift without using the clutch while driving normal. once you find that sweet spot where the car doesnt jerk while shifting without using the clutch, then you can take it from there.

 

Yeah, he made me look. I was wondering what he was jerkin'.

 

a first glance of the thread reads "jerking off while in 2nd"

 

C'mon guys (really was tempted to use the correct spelling, but considered that could earn a Moderator Ban into the penalty box for a few days ), this is a legitimate question.

When shifting, the RPM's drop waaay too slowly. If you're coming (oops... did it again ) off something like a Porsche or Corvette, you really notice this.

--Spike