IS my clutch almost done?
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IS my clutch almost done?
Last night on the way home from work the smell from the clutch was very PUNGENT lol.....anyhow today when I went to drive it is seems as if 1st gear is not picking up speed as quickly....it feals as if I am starting in 2nd from a dead stop....like it takes a few seconds to start picking up speed. Any ideas? If it is, how much would it probally run me for an aftermarket clutch and install because Im sure even though I just bought the damn thing they arn't going to cover the clutch.
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Originally Posted by Jentwisl
Last night on the way home from work the smell from the clutch was very PUNGENT lol.....anyhow today when I went to drive it is seems as if 1st gear is not picking up speed as quickly....it feals as if I am starting in 2nd from a dead stop....like it takes a few seconds to start picking up speed. Any ideas? If it is, how much would it probally run me for an aftermarket clutch and install because Im sure even though I just bought the damn thing they arn't going to cover the clutch.
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I got a clutch and flywheel and paid just around 700 for it, granted I bought the clutch from Blasian. I also did the install with my father so that saved some money. Definitely try Corr first, they are local and do good work.
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ugh...there goes my stance coilovers lol
What clutch should I get? Im not to familiar with them....something not to expensive, but better than OEM and that will last a long time.
What clutch should I get? Im not to familiar with them....something not to expensive, but better than OEM and that will last a long time.
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Originally Posted by Jentwisl
ugh...there goes my stance coilovers lol
What clutch should I get? Im not to familiar with them....something not to expensive, but better than OEM and that will last a long time.
What clutch should I get? Im not to familiar with them....something not to expensive, but better than OEM and that will last a long time.
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Originally Posted by nuckinfutz74
Contact http://www.corrperformance.com/ for options & pricing.
So from the symptoms does it sound like I need a new clutch? Also is that all I should upgrade or is there anything else that I should possibly get done? Sorry, but this is my first manual transmission so I am not to familiar with tranny upgrades....
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Originally Posted by Jentwisl
I just sent them an e-mail. Thanks!
So from the symptoms does it sound like I need a new clutch? Also is that all I should upgrade or is there anything else that I should possibly get done? Sorry, but this is my first manual transmission so I am not to familiar with tranny upgrades....
So from the symptoms does it sound like I need a new clutch? Also is that all I should upgrade or is there anything else that I should possibly get done? Sorry, but this is my first manual transmission so I am not to familiar with tranny upgrades....
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Honestly, what year is yours? 03-05 have weak *** first gears as is. I plenum spacer will actually liven it up.
Honestly, I doubt you completely fried it unless you have insane mileage on it. I had 7x,xxx miles on mine (stock clutch) and I constantly got on it and tracked it most of those miles. I replaced my clutch simply because I wanted something that gripped much much harder.
If you change the clutch, the best thing to change honestly is the flywheel. The flywheel will make a world of difference too when it comes to revs, but beware if you go too light it'll be hard to drive. Ask anyone on here who has driven my car or Blasian's, they are really impraticle for daily but a blast when you get on it.
I personally like my ACT setup and I know Blasian does. Look in the forsale section as well for group buys!
Honestly, I doubt you completely fried it unless you have insane mileage on it. I had 7x,xxx miles on mine (stock clutch) and I constantly got on it and tracked it most of those miles. I replaced my clutch simply because I wanted something that gripped much much harder.
If you change the clutch, the best thing to change honestly is the flywheel. The flywheel will make a world of difference too when it comes to revs, but beware if you go too light it'll be hard to drive. Ask anyone on here who has driven my car or Blasian's, they are really impraticle for daily but a blast when you get on it.
I personally like my ACT setup and I know Blasian does. Look in the forsale section as well for group buys!
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Yes, I need this as a daily drive. Just out of curiosity what does the flywheel actually do and why is a lighter one impracticle for daily driving?
My Z is an 04' with 53k miles on it ruffly......it was fine when I bought it, however I was learning how to drive a manual on it so I don't know if that had to do with it dieng so soon. Basically I hit the gas and the car revs up to around 4-45k before it starts moving....it never did that before.
My Z is an 04' with 53k miles on it ruffly......it was fine when I bought it, however I was learning how to drive a manual on it so I don't know if that had to do with it dieng so soon. Basically I hit the gas and the car revs up to around 4-45k before it starts moving....it never did that before.
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Chit, that's not good if it's reving that high, but it may just be the way you're driving it.
A lightweight flywheel is fine, you just don't want to go too light. I forget honestly all the technical crap that goes with a lightweight flywheel but what you mainly need to know is the lighter it is, the faster it's going to spin. The faster it spins the quicker you're going to rev and will help with launching the car.
Where are you currently? If you want I'll get your car looked at like NOW. My dad gets off of work around 6 (mechanic) and I can get him to see. I'll be at lakeside with my gf for her lunch break till 5.
Here's my cell, call me if you need something. 504-481-2885
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A lightweight flywheel is fine, you just don't want to go too light. I forget honestly all the technical crap that goes with a lightweight flywheel but what you mainly need to know is the lighter it is, the faster it's going to spin. The faster it spins the quicker you're going to rev and will help with launching the car.
Where are you currently? If you want I'll get your car looked at like NOW. My dad gets off of work around 6 (mechanic) and I can get him to see. I'll be at lakeside with my gf for her lunch break till 5.
Here's my cell, call me if you need something. 504-481-2885
-Scott
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Really appreciate the help man, but Im bout to go pick up the girlfriend from work and head up to laffy for the weekend. I deff wish I could though because I know something isn't right and would love to have some tell me excatly what is wrong.
I was however looking at my warranty that I bought with the car and I got the higest package which says it covers "manual transmission clutch components"....now does that mean the actual clutch also? Hmmm...I have to call them when I get back in town.
I was however looking at my warranty that I bought with the car and I got the higest package which says it covers "manual transmission clutch components"....now does that mean the actual clutch also? Hmmm...I have to call them when I get back in town.
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Originally Posted by Jentwisl
Yes, I need this as a daily drive. Just out of curiosity what does the flywheel actually do and why is a lighter one impracticle for daily driving?
My Z is an 04' with 53k miles on it ruffly......it was fine when I bought it, however I was learning how to drive a manual on it so I don't know if that had to do with it dieng so soon. Basically I hit the gas and the car revs up to around 4-45k before it starts moving....it never did that before.
My Z is an 04' with 53k miles on it ruffly......it was fine when I bought it, however I was learning how to drive a manual on it so I don't know if that had to do with it dieng so soon. Basically I hit the gas and the car revs up to around 4-45k before it starts moving....it never did that before.
edit** go out and get to about 40 or 50 mph, put the car in 5th and floor it. if the revs build but the car doesnt accelerate with the revs, your clutch is slipping= you need a new clutch. go youtube slipping clutch and you will see what i mean.
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Originally Posted by nuckinfutz74
Contact http://www.corrperformance.com/ for options & pricing.
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Yeah it is reallly bad now....I feal I might actually break something if I drive it anymore....it revs up like crazy and doesn't go anywhere...in Reverse, 1st, 2nd, once I get to 3rd it is a tad better but not much. I want to go to Corr, but not sure if the car would even make it.....ugh this is aggervating...nothing but shyt since I bought this car.....maybe that is why I got a good deal on it ......would Nissan install an aftermarket clutch you think? Theyll prob charge a **** load more though.