EzyGiz Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Good afternoon all, There was a thread which I saw for this, but I have lost it. I hope someone can help, I have a 2008 350Z. I suspect the clutch is going as the bite point has dropped to the floor (1/2 inch to dis engage) and it really does not like going over 60mph (feels sluggish), plus the acceleration has now gone. I am diving very smoothly and it works ok, with cruise control on esp off. The car is 4 year old and has done about 50,000 miles, but to be fair I am the 3rd owner, which never good for a clutch. I am looking for a 350Z specialist Garage, who are not looking to rip me off as the main stealer in Lynn have a rep. I will need a new clutch which given its a 310 BHP , I notice the prices are higher then an older 350 model, but before I buy anything I would like to talk with the chap that works on it. I have the same questions as most (after market vs original) but I am noticing there are allot less after market parts for the younger car. My thoughts after a few months of ownership is that the car is more powerful, but they have not upgraded anything else, thus it wears stuff down much faster, that and the Brembo Brakes are not good enough! I have driven fully laden tractors with better response and stopping power. Thus can you recommend a garage for me? I don't mind to do an extra distance if the service and prices are better. I would ideally like to find a garage which will remain the only garage for my car while I have it. I am hoping to keep it for long time as I think 350Z will be, if not already a modern classic. regards Giz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Check the traders on here buddy. Plenty about. Not sure what specialist you have in the part of the country but someone will be along soon to advise you. Try to avoid dealers as you will get their higher prices. Clutch is one of the more expensive jobs to get done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Give Joe Garver TA Jeff Sutton Mechanics Wellesley Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1QD 01553 765224 a call. He is not a 350Z specialist, but a dam good mechanic and really knows his stuff, and knows Japanese cars, and wont mess you about. Just tell him Dick from across the road recommended him. Edited January 11, 2015 by Tricky-Ricky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpy000 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 CRAYFORD & ABBS LTD. It's in Holt. I work there and we own the business. We have number 1 rating in the country for Nissan. We offer free courtesy vehicles. Full rac after service. U can't go wrong. Try us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EzyGiz Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks guys, best talk to both. TA Jeff's is 5 mins walk from my house and Holt is up the road from where I work in Hillington so both are close to me. What do you think to the after market clutch vs the original ? and is 50,000 miles what I should come to expect from a clutch ? Regards Giz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think someone has had 180k recently on original clutch. I bet someone killed one in under 10k too. All depends on driving style and how much abuse previous owners have given it I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think someone has had 180k recently on original clutch. I bet someone killed one in under 10k too. All depends on driving style and how much abuse previous owners have given it I guess Think it was 210k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I think someone has had 180k recently on original clutch. I bet someone killed one in under 10k too. All depends on driving style and how much abuse previous owners have given it I guess Think it was 210k Wow, well there you go. That's pretty impressive for any car let alone a big fat, 3.5l sports car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EzyGiz Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Good afternoon All, its done! Unfortunately I have the duel mass, but fortunately it was still in good shape . BIG THANK YOU to Tricky-Ricky for the mechanic tip, Joe was very helpful, honest and knows his stuff . He will be the main mechanic for my car from now on. Now the clutch is in, the acceleration is just f***ing unbelievable! Traction control off, the whole front end lifts off the road, the engine roars with a pleasing B phlatt sound and you get chucked back into the seat. This car is so quick, I actually thought I should stop dressing like an old man and wear something more trendy. I guess I must have bought it with the slipping clutch and thought it was good, now its just epic. I take all the miss giving's back, I am in love again Plus for some reason the sound track is much better then before, it is cold now but I drove home with the windows down and radio off Thanks again for the help. Kind regards Giz Sorry I did not call the other garage in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecb Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I think you will find the brakes more than sufficient, or perhaps get them checked as well.Brakefluid might need a change? My clutch must still be quite new-103, 000 and no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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