michker Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 When I first bought my 03 JDM 10 month and 13,000 miles ago I noticed that the clutch was on the heavy side, but thought that was par for the course. The car has just been in for MOT and the Dealer (Nissan) commented on the weight of the clutch and thought it may need further investigation. I have no slip or judder, just a thick left leg and there has been no deterioration since purchase. I recall reading that the early 350's had a stronger pressure plate that the newer ones (I believe 880lb as opposed to 800lb???) Having not driven another older Z is a heavy clutch normal.. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I have an 03 plate Z and a 55 plate Z, the 03 plated clutch is definately heavier than the 55 plated clutch. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Like lead....normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon da silva Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 you need a heavy foot to drive the 350z haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Heavy clutch, clunky gears and heavy steering the Zed is manly and butch just like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michker Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Well thats good news, nowt to worry about Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Well thats good news, nowt to worry about Cheers Mike What's the mileage of the car? Could be on it's way out of course, mine didn't slip it just got heavier and heavier until I changed the clutch & flywheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michker Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 The car has just clocked up 55k, it had 42k when I got it and it hasnt got any worse.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Bmth Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Interestingly enough, when I first got my JDM (53 plate) I foolishly took it to Nissan for a minor service. They detected the heavy heavy clutch, and informed me this is a common issue as the car ages, and it's down to a spring inside the clutch assembly that needs to be replaced ,and the clucth will be like a feather .. But Im not that fussed to be honest, but thought I'll spread the knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissan350z5660 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Cheers thought mine was a bit heavy guess its standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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