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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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It's kinda hard to explain, but it feels like the clutch is not engage strong enough.

after an aggressive driving, shifting goes too smooth even i release the clutch a bit faster than i used to drive.

it doesn't seem normal but i can't tell exactly what is problem.

anyone have an idea??

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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word you're saying.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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you want it to jerk?
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Old May 17, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Check you fluid level. How many miles on the car.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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same problem with my 08 (3600 miles) After a few hard runs on the highway the clutch will feel real sloppy and not crisp like it usualy does. I noticed when it gets like this i will end up riding out the clutch from stops like i just started driving stick that day. But once it cools off its fine again?
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Old May 17, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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its 08 model with 8000miles.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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you sure you're not riding the clutch? You might be burning it...
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 67ZNISMO
you sure you're not riding the clutch? You might be burning it...
I am positive i am not riding the clutch! It only happens after I drive it hard for a decent amount of time. Its not only my 8th manual car ive owned but I also drift/performance drive my 240sx with no effects like this at all. It is honestly a night and day feeling in the clutch pedal itself when it happens
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 67ZNISMO
you sure you're not riding the clutch? You might be burning it...
negative! it is my 3rd mt car.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Wargoah... I could barely understand what you were saying...

However, I think I know what you are refereing to.

The same thing happened to my 2008. I just got about 6000 Miles on it and it does the same ****... This is happening because the clutch is just breaking-in or wearing a little bit. I don't think it's something to be alarmed about though. I know what you are experiencing.

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Before when you used to shift into like second or third, on the way out at the very top of the clutch pedal (it didn't matter how smooth you tried to let it go) the clutch engaged very roughly... Almost like a "Pulling" feeling all over the car. like it was engaging pretty hard. Now it seems like the clutch is just going out smoothly and not so rough during shifts, causing it to feel a little bit "Slower" or not as aggressive.

I believe that this can be considered a "break in period" for the clutch. I'm sure you were probably one of those fine gentlemen who used to rev the living **** out of the car when you first got it to about 2000-3000 RPM just to get the car to move due to the abnormal clutch "Catch Point" that plagues the 350Z and 370Z which could have contributed to this feeling happening a bit sooner, but I would say nothing out of the ordinary. I guess now the only down side is that you won't get to see your girls ***** bounce up into her chin every time you shift gears... What a damn shame...

Anyway...

In my opinion, it is more than likely totally normal.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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that's how mine is too, tends to kinda soften up or watever it's doing after some hard driving and engages more smoothly but then back to normal the next day.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Same here!
When clutch getting too hot it even slip like I lost the clutch tho.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word you're saying.
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
Kinda racist tho
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rps13drift
I am positive i am not riding the clutch! It only happens after I drive it hard for a decent amount of time. Its not only my 8th manual car ive owned but I also drift/performance drive my 240sx with no effects like this at all. It is honestly a night and day feeling in the clutch pedal itself when it happens
33K miles and smooth like butter (after clutch fluid was replaced with RBF600 before, with stock fluid was terrible).
but I also have several track event and I know I abused it.

I can tell is wearing down but I guess I'll hit 40K mark or maybe even 45K.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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i have had the same issues aswell. i mean i guess its an issue lol. when ever i run it hard or anything like that it just seems to soft. like i can just tap it into gear. when its cooled down though it seems normal.
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