Anyone had any issues with shifting? (6MT)

[Katum68]

What reason did you choose the Nismo clutch from a 370Z into the Z?


R154 5sp trans is the best hands down. V160/161 6sp trans was good, but they didnt stick around very long

RZ34 OEM clutch is a heavy pig. Could be related to the Rev Hang and trying to get the clutch to match the engine during disengagement


Im at 12k and still having Shift 1st-2nd issues when cold. Very notchy and/or not going into 2nd. Sometimes I have to granny shift or double clutch for it to go in. After warm up, its back to normal. 2nd-3rd when high revving is an issue and I dont shift fast anymore. Im thinking its related to Rev hang.

What fluid would you go with?
I do plan on switching to the lighter Z1 OE clutch and maybe the flywheel as well

Not a 370 Clutch but a Z NISMO Clutch. I'm looking at Z1 bigger turbos and 700RWHP or more.

 

[NocturnalEmber]

Not a 370 Clutch but a Z NISMO Clutch. I'm looking at Z1 bigger turbos and 700RWHP or more.

I've heard a lot of 'noise' lately about UniClutch. No idea how good they are or what, but its a novel idea, seems to be the way to have your cake and eat it. If you are wanting a smooth pedal feel with all the benefits of extra grip, might be worth looking into?

Not saying its a solution, but it's a possible idea.

 

[NocturnalEmber]

Noted on the flywheel

What audible noise are you experiencing?

A more pronounced noise of the shifter going into that particular gear. It doesn't give physical/audible feedback that its grinding or anything, but it isn't as smooth or quiet as the others. Like I said I think its a fluid issue because the only thing that would change with it smoothing out and going away is the fluid getting up to temp, at least that I can think of.

 

[RobotAZ]

I'm not hearing any of the audible symptoms at rest when engaging or disengaging the clutch pedal. Pretty convinced at this point its fluid/temperature dependent, as the sound goes away after its had a half an hour or so to warm up.

I’ve had a car that clutch material in the lube caused stiction on the output shaft and as the funky material heated up, the clutch shifting got better and better.

Do you feel any grit when pushing to the floor when it’s cold?

 

[NocturnalEmber]

I’ve had a car that clutch material in the lube caused stiction on the output shaft and as the funky material heated up, the clutch shifting got better and better.

Do you feel any grit when pushing to the floor when it’s cold?

Nope; I'd be really surprised if Nissan managed to mess up a fluid fill at the factory for a car that was made less than a year ago though. But the pedal feels great, its just that damn 1-2 and 2-3 shift (2-3 moreso) that like to announce its arrival.

 

[Katum68]

Nope; I'd be really surprised if Nissan managed to mess up a fluid fill at the factory for a car that was made less than a year ago though. But the pedal feels great, its just that damn 1-2 and 2-3 shift (2-3 moreso) that like to announce its arrival.

Getting into Reverse is really. pain for me. I had a 370 for 15 years and was fine with Reverse, A tiny bit of an issue on occasion butoush, shift and push into gear , all fine. the Z, A different story, not smooth.