N!ck-z Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hi all, After much trawling through the web I came accross this forum and i was impressed by the wealth of knowledge and experience here, I have found a lot by searching past posts but I am still unsure about a few things..... I have owned my Z for just under 2 years and the clutch has just started to go (higher than usual revs and reduced response when accelerating hard in higher gears). I am aware this is a common problem and so my instinct is to go with an aftermarket clutch to avoid the same again. My questions are: 1) I believe the flywheel needs to be changed also, but I dont particularly like the idea of the noise a lightened one makes. However, I dont particularly like the idea of paying £900 for one from Nissan. Any suggestions? I know Nismo do a clutch kit with fly, and I believe the fly is fairly heavy. Has anybody got any experience with this kit? Or is the noise a small price to pay? 2)I live in the North east and know Phil from East shore racing posts on here (bigphil?)but the phone numbers on his sig are not valid.... is East shore racing still in buissness? Thanks for taking the time to read this Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hi Nick and welcome to the forum. If you are this stage I would get the clutch attended to sooner than later as you may get away with the flywheel change. Sadly ESR are no longer with us due to Phils health. The good news, forget the Nissan prices, our traders will save you a loy of money. I have the JWT Exeddy combo and the noise isnt really that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N!ck-z Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks Martin Thats a shame about phil. I'm assuming the only way I would know if I would get away with it is if after the change of clutch the fly was vibrating badly? In which case I would incur more labour charges? Or could a decent garage tell with the engine opened up? Talking of decent garages, I live in Hartlepool, does anyone know of any garages that have worked on their Z before in the region? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I think its a matter of taking it out and looking. There are several owners up there so someone would know. It may be worth pming Fletch, he is a member on here and was Phils mechanic. If you dont get an answer pm me and I will search out his e-mail address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hi Nick and welcome to the forum mate. I can help you with both the Clutch Kit and the Flywheel. viewtopic.php?f=32&t=27436 You have pm. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 to the forum matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N!ck-z Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks felllas, I'll look over my options (and bank balance) and see where i can go from here Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Welcome to the club Nick Good luck with sorting your Clutch/Flywheel, I'm sure Alex will be able to sort you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beavis Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar motorsport Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 welcome Good luck with the clutch kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Welcome Definately go with an aftermarket clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N!ck-z Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for the welcome messages! I think I'm leaning towards an exedy clutch and a dual mass LUK flywheel (managed to find one for £235). Strangely I cant find any info on the NISMO kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 They are probably not the weapon of choice on here. Even if Fletch cant fit them he will help you out, he knows the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Welcome Nick, just replied to your PM Get yourself over to the NE meets section and add your name to the list too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Welcome to the forum. Get yourself along to a meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hello and welcome to the club!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunGodRA Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I have JWT combo also - very happy with it - got mine from bigphil a while back but in his absence there are some great traders on here that can help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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