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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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i hopped in my nismo z the other day and went to take off and i feels like the clutch maybe slipping bc it will move but when i get on it the rpms go up 2 grand b4 it has any pick up but i was told that there is a fluid over flow on the tranny and when it over heats or is over worked it will leak ot bt idk what do yall think?
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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wtf did you say bro!?
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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mine did something similar i think. i had to valet my car last weekend, after reluctantly giving up my keys, i remember i left something in the trunk. so i walked to the lot and found the valet revving in 6th trying to find reverse, then he stalled it, then burned the clutch trying once again, until i told him to get out so i could park it. but the damage was done, not sure how bad but i was a few minutes late.
Anyway my car didnt feel at all the same. clutch engagement was a bit higher, and felt like there was less power accelerating, especially in first, and some in second.
i might have been tripping but it felt wierd. dont know what it could be.

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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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Mr. Nismo08350, could you re-write your post as I can't make sense of what you're trying to say.
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Mine did the same thing except mine is almost completely out, changing it Saturday.
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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well wat happened was a buddy of mine said he could drive manual so i was like yea take it to the store well i hear it hit 4k and the clutch half engaged boy was i pissed and am i ever still pissed
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by J 0 K 3 R
mine did something similar i think. i had to valet my car last weekend, after reluctantly giving up my keys, i remember i left something in the trunk. so i walked to the lot and found the valet revving in 6th trying to find reverse, then he stalled it, then burned the clutch trying once again, until i told him to get out so i could park it. but the damage was done, not sure how bad but i was a few minutes late.
Anyway my car didnt feel at all the same. clutch engagement was a bit higher, and felt like there was less power accelerating, especially in first, and some in second.
i might have been tripping but it felt wierd. dont know what it could be.
I have read from credible sources that if a clutch is glazed from abuse it can be re-bedded within a few hundred miles. Read up on clutch break-in procedures, I believe you will want to downshift and use the engine / clutch to slow the vehicle down once in a while to help re-bed the clutch.
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Nismo08350
i hopped in my nismo z the other day and went to take off and i feels like the clutch maybe slipping bc it will move but when i get on it the rpms go up 2 grand b4 it has any pick up but i was told that there is a fluid over flow on the tranny and when it over heats or is over worked it will leak ot bt idk what do yall think?
I think you should have spent more time in school...
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 07:21 AM
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Sell the broken nismo, invest in engrish ressons.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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Bring it in to a mechanic with a new clutch in hand and lube GL bro
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Firebase99
Sell the broken nismo, invest in engrish ressons.
+1 ^
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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RPMS: revolutions per minutes
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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Go about 30mph in fourth and floor it. If the rpm just shoots up your clutch is done.
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Originally Posted by oldschool350z
Go about 30mph in fourth and floor it. If the rpm just shoots up your clutch is done.
+1, Good test. Do this.
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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i'll definately do the downshift thing,and the 4th gear thing. im pretty sure my clutch is still good just a little funky after being abused. it bogs in third under 20mph. thamks for the help. im sure its similar to OPs issue.
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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invest in muffin
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 02:39 AM
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If it bogs or rpm shoot up I would invest in a clutch. It's a simple test but could lead to an expensive problem. Clutches and flywheels for the z are pricey around $700 or so. The pressure plate or throughout bearing might make noise but it's normal and doesn't hurt anything, it's just simply annoying.

I would go with Jim wolf technology clutch combo.. do it right the first time and you'll love it
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by J 0 K 3 R
mine did something similar i think. i had to valet my car last weekend, after reluctantly giving up my keys, i remember i left something in the trunk. so i walked to the lot and found the valet revving in 6th trying to find reverse, then he stalled it, then burned the clutch trying once again, until i told him to get out so i could park it. but the damage was done, not sure how bad but i was a few minutes late.
Anyway my car didnt feel at all the same. clutch engagement was a bit higher, and felt like there was less power accelerating, especially in first, and some in second.
i might have been tripping but it felt wierd. dont know what it could be.
i would raise hell if someone was doing that to my car.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by David_2613
I have read from credible sources that if a clutch is glazed from abuse it can be re-bedded within a few hundred miles. Read up on clutch break-in procedures, I believe you will want to downshift and use the engine / clutch to slow the vehicle down once in a while to help re-bed the clutch.
that's exactly what it is if there is still life on the clutch. it will glaze. unfortunately the excessive wear has worn away hundreds of miles of clutch.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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I never trust valet. They are mainly young kids and I doubt most can drive stick. I've seen some of them park in the parking garage at the mall and lets says they treat the car like it's a rental.
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