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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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I was wondering if the 350z clutch had the "half clutch"..

As in, if i start letting the clutch out slowly and don't apply any gas, it will start moving like a slow automatic (by itself).
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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Every manual transmission car does that..
The car will move slowly when you are at the friction point.. where the clutch burnt..
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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I heard some don't do that, just making sure. I'm new to the world of manual transmission.

What do you mean by "where the clutch burnt"?
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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yep yep yep, does it
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Yes. Unless it stalls.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by knucklez
I heard some don't do that, just making sure. I'm new to the world of manual transmission.

What do you mean by "where the clutch burnt"?
The clutch burning happens when you have the clutch in, unless you have the clutch completely in it or out it wont burn. Just got to how stuff works and type in "Clutch" and read up on it to understand how it works.

When it is "Burning" it's from the flywheel and the clutch disk are moving at different speeds allowing the two to rub thus making it wear down the clutch or flywheel.

From your first post though that is just the idle that allows the car to start moving when not applying any throttle. It's normal, but beware you might stall.

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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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If u mean , Will the clutch slip enough to start rolling---Yes, prob,If thats what blows up ur skirt. The ability to do this is dependent on the inertia of the flywheel and weather it is dampened. With an ACT or JWT u would have less inertia and be more apt to stall ( and smoke ur clutch ) If u are running a 7.3 or Cummins diesel u can do it all day long ( Flywheels about 80 LBs )

Why would u want to do this ???
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
If u mean , Will the clutch slip enough to start rolling---Yes, prob,If thats what blows up ur skirt. The ability to do this is dependent on the inertia of the flywheel and weather it is dampened. With an ACT or JWT u would have less inertia and be more apt to stall ( and smoke ur clutch ) If u are running a 7.3 or Cummins diesel u can do it all day long ( Flywheels about 80 LBs )

Why would u want to do this ???
I would do this because i just learned how to drive a manual.. And i tend to stall a LOT when giving it gas and clutching out at the same time (imma newb).
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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IC ---- Just practice, but practice using ur gas and clutch as a team.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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My 91 turbo mr2 doesn't move when i let the clutch go slowly...to a certain point it'll just stall.

Here's an easier way to learn when I first learned to drive stick:
1. Put into first gear and keep the clutch all the way in
2. Rev up to about 1.5-2k rev and slowly let go of the clutch
3. When the car starts going you can let the clutch go completely.

You should always press the clutch all the way in when you shift.
When you get better at shifting, you won't need to watch the rev anymore. Hope this helps.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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I don't even use the clutch most of the time when I drive. I only use it when I'm taking off in 1st.
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