Nissan's Infamous Clutch Problem

Nissan's Infamous Clutch Problem | 350/370/G35/G37

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I’m not going to lie, there have been countless times where I drive my Z and then get behind the wheel of another manual car, and think something’s broken because I get used to the Nissan clutch pedal. The pedal feel out of all of the RWD VQ cars are crap to say the least. Many people have attempted to tinker with this problem, yet there are only a few options that can be routed.
Option 1 ( • THE BEST FREE MODIFICA... ) , you are removing the OEM clutch pedal spring completely from the car. This makes it so you are only feeling the hydraulic pressure from the clutch pedal, but you will notice the pedal has a bit of slack to it as there is NO spring pressure against the pedal. The feel of it is better than with the OEM spring installed, however I wouldn’t really call that a 100% solution to the problem at hand.
Option 2 (this video) , you are replacing the OEM clutch pedal spring with another spring of the same size, however it is 1/6th of the spring pressure. The new spring rate is 1kg/mm vs. the 6kg/mm. This means you are getting a spring to help assist you in the movement of the clutch pedal, however your foot is doing most of the work. You are getting a near-natural clutch feel from the pedal. I think this is the best bang for buck modification for the pedal you can do.
Option 3 ( • Is Installing a FULLY ... ); you are replacing the entire clutch pedal assembly with a fully adjustable one from RJM Performance. The stock clutch pedal mechanism is like a mouse trap, it goes from 0 to 100 with not much feel in between. The RJM pedal is a completely different design where it is makes the pedal feel COMPLETELY linear. It is the most expensive route for when addressing this clutch pedal problem, however is said to be well worth the money.
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@nobubbles4u 5 жыл бұрын

Pushing the clutch pedal down during install also helps alleviate the pressure on the spring and allows for an easier install.

@anthonygonzales7807 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are in the elite few that aren't following the same theme as most Z oriented channels. I dig it. You're not making videos all "look at my car for 20 minutes" with no real content. Keep it up. +1 sub from me.

@Riley1524 5 жыл бұрын

I bought the RJM clutch assembly replacement when I had a GET coupe and it was amazing. A lot more expensive than this, but was 100% worth it

@Swermie 4 жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to talk about the CSC issue. I didn't even know that the clutch spring was an issue for some owners. Good info!

@slowgoat6089 5 жыл бұрын

350z’s give no forgiveness when it comes to clutch engagement. Its like your always either lurching forward or about to stall

@RzVids 5 жыл бұрын

Same with the g37, fuck. Always have to decide whether you want speed or smoothness.

@valerianoo89 4 жыл бұрын

same with v6 altima coupe ))) I got used to it, but I let no one to drive my car, even my wife :D

@Hugs_4_Bugs_ 4 жыл бұрын

Oh come on >.>... I've driven 300zx/350z/370z. Z cars are some of the easiest sports cars to drive, like a miata. Sounds like your 350z had a racing clutch or something. If you bought it used there's always a previous owner some kid who put a bunch of Ebay crap on it you got to replace... Either that or you're just not driving properly lol :/ the oem clutch is not difficult to engage...

@lyyburns4762 4 жыл бұрын

@@valerianoo89 real talk! Same thing im experiencing

@galacticteapot2623 3 жыл бұрын

Oh good, it’s not just my noob ass clutch work, lol

@adautovlog8738 6 жыл бұрын

I learn a lot of things with you! I want to see a progress with the mini! Cheers from Argentina!

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Alejandro 😁 Its coming!! I promise

@Diddy_Doodat 6 жыл бұрын

Lol you took my advice and bought one. Good job

@Infiniterian 4 жыл бұрын

The intro is sick!

@spangles7 6 жыл бұрын

Might have to give this mod a try. Removed the clutch spring on my Z after your video about it and it felt 100x better than how it came factory

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Than you'll love the replacement spring.. I don't understand why Nissan had to make it like an ON/OFF switch..

@thingsibuild7534 5 жыл бұрын

There's an adjustment on the inside close to the firewall so you can make the clutch grab lower. It helps the clutch not grab so high Plus helps save the slave on over-extend as easily. When you push your clutch in on a 370Z it pushes the slave out way farther than it needs to.

@mrbreeze648 5 жыл бұрын

things I build do u have a photo of this fam

@tmacz24 4 жыл бұрын

things I build definitely interested in more info on this. You have pictures of video of where it is near the firewall. Need to bring to a shop or something can do yourself ?

@badluckbenji3229 2 жыл бұрын

@@thingsibuild7534 yooooooo where is it

@brand0nvazqu3z 6 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering how to fix the clutch problem on my 370z then I check KZfaq and this videos out 😂 perfect timing and great video !

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

I gotcha 🤙

@ericratliff353 5 жыл бұрын

Red Sour Patch Kid still working good?! My clutch is sticking and considering this mod as opposed to changing the CSC :/

@Jmultiscales 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, to the point and not shit talking like other videos. Keep the videos coming 👍

@sicsol 6 жыл бұрын

Great start to your vid - I just found this tunnel the other day. lol

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Its a fun one for sure 😏

@thetraindriver01 5 жыл бұрын

Nice little mod, hope you like it 👍👍👍

@tempaccount4688 2 жыл бұрын

Bonus free method, just use a heat torch on the spring that is in there for a couple seconds so that the spring loses some tension. Still returns all the way up, and feels instantly 1 million times better

@MarcosGarcia-xg1rf 4 ай бұрын

You fr

@eclipseotik 3 жыл бұрын

Guys the spring on his link is not for the 350z/G35’s just beware

@pierrevezina7422 5 жыл бұрын

Hi . Can you give us the info to order the softer spring on EBAY. Thank you Pierre from Montréal .

@ankurpatkulkar5021 6 жыл бұрын

The like just for the intro ;)

@Mr.5ame Жыл бұрын

I can feel that clutch through the screen 🤤

@FinesseTM 5 жыл бұрын

“aGAINst” lol

@cammando117 4 жыл бұрын

Canadian accent bro.

@imnota 6 жыл бұрын

If removing the clutch spring introduce a bit of slack, couldn't you put some kind of bump stop to remove that slack ?

@Turtlefarm 2 жыл бұрын

Right now I am having an issue I can’t figure out.. help? I bought a car with a new clutch. At the beginning. as I started letting out the petal from the floor, the clutch would grab hard. Didn’t have any issues other than a tick when I had the petal out and in N… When I’d press it in the noise went away.. the slave cylinder was bad so I replaced it and the master as well, bled them really well. And still had the tick and the petal would be slow to return all the way.. it would Pop back 60% of the way then slowly the rest of the way.. if you let your foot off the petal fast it basically comes up and then slaps the bottom of your foot.. now when I have clutch pressed in all the way I can’t get into 1st gear.. sometimes if i shift into 4th then try 1st it will work but it’s stiff.. once I get it into 1st gear I can come back to neutral and any other gear ( keep in mind car isn’t moving at all during all this. Just clutch in and manipulating the shifter.) but say i go back to neutral and let the clutch out all the way, then press it in again.. im back to square1 … can’t get into 1st gear.. stiff as a rock.. but I can sometimes get it into 4th and then 1st again after that.. any time I let the clutch out all the way in N I can’t get into 1st … side note when the cars not running I can go through all the gears .. clutch in and out doesn’t affect it.. only while running. Thanks for reading this ..

@geokots 3 жыл бұрын

I have no interest in option 3. Without spring or soft spring, what's your preference?

@rasenchidoricumshotsiv6523 6 жыл бұрын

Ah man I was waiting for that famous RATATATATATAA at 7:50 😂😂

@Christian-ws3xs 3 жыл бұрын

After a year do you still recommend these springs?

@SnottyBoscarino Жыл бұрын

I will admit I immediately noticed my stock 370z clutch was very unforgiving but I guess I got use to it. Now the only time I notice is when behind the wheel of another manual.

@mechatroniker3061 5 жыл бұрын

Go ahead brother

@michaelkropilak2449 5 жыл бұрын

replaced clutch hard starting car feels like its in limp mode or valet put a washer under crank shaft check eng light on po335 crank sensor had enough driving me crazy

@eXBall211 5 жыл бұрын

You need some air in a tire or two, and why is your Check Engine Light on?

@edwinrivera9846 2 жыл бұрын

Hey so I have a 09 infiniti g37s sedan it’s manual and I’m having a issue with my clutch it drains the brake fluid that’s connected with the clutch and I lifted my car and check in the engine bay and it seems dry so I don’t why it would be constantly draining the brake fluid

@TheGuruStud 5 жыл бұрын

Nissan specs play in the top inch of the pedal. Sorry, that's the way it's supposed to be. I assume this is to prevent idiots from always having the throwout bearing engaged.

@user-lx9jm1wo3h 9 ай бұрын

Cant this cause more wear on your clutch if you lightly rest your foot on the clutch while driving? Also, wouldn't this make the clutch engagement slower since the spring isn't as strong?

@abrown6509 Жыл бұрын

I did the helper spring on a 12 Nissan 370Z and it made the clutch slip. Put factory back in, no problems.

@joejones6968 5 жыл бұрын

I like the oem feel of the clutch pedal swing, engagement is perfect, and I'm not sure why most 370z owners have issue with what Nissan has engineered into your clutch pedal swing, The 370z are super easy to get accustomed to, and learn the engagement throws. I'll keep mine as is. Great video, you did a great job with your install, and I liked that you did not say: " umm" like most every one else. Great job. Good looking car.

@OGYELLOW 5 жыл бұрын

I like oem feel problem is there is 2 or 3 different feel at different engagement points

@AlexanderMatosOlivo 6 жыл бұрын

That sounds glorious...... cheers

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Ahah thanks Alex!! 👊

@soty391 5 ай бұрын

Is it same like in quashqai 2008 ?? Can anyone tell me the number of that spring or where to order it ??

@billmartin7081 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the reason why the the car won’t start? It turns on but the clutch is not responding...

@v8powergaming423 5 жыл бұрын

What if u just take the spring out lol

@JacobRDoty 6 жыл бұрын

Same thing on 11+ Mustangs with MT82 transmissions. Put the steeda one in mine and makes a world of difference. Easy $20

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Well worth the money!!

@LuisMendez-rs7zt 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone got the springs specs so I can just go to a Home Depot and get it rather than wait a few days?

@motorvidz101 6 жыл бұрын

G'd up bai ha ha youtube gangsta. Nice video pal

@drastichacks3494 4 жыл бұрын

if you have trouble getting it in just get something to shave the first hole to get it in and second one leave it alone

@Edumacation95 6 жыл бұрын

do a coolant flush tutorial please!

@ja.935g67 5 жыл бұрын

My 350z clutch pedal is super stiff OMG! And the biggest issue is the clutch crab point is about a half an inch before letting out. The pedal travel is so long though cant stand it on hills

@jordandennis1699 5 жыл бұрын

James Alexander I have the rjm pedal for my g35 and don't have any of those problems anymore. Best mod for the vq's IMHO

@TMT507 5 жыл бұрын

Jordan Dennis can u help me with my infiniti i got the same problem

@FiSabilillah-iykyk 4 ай бұрын

Can i do this if i have a z1 drag clutch?

@Sylentwulf 7 ай бұрын

Help! I lost my smaller helper spring that goes on top, shown at 3:44. Anyone have any idea where I can get a replacement? Or at least the name of what that spring is called?

@madelyncarrasquillo3768 5 ай бұрын

looking for the same thing! mine busted in half

@geepeezee5030 5 жыл бұрын

Might want to edit the title, does not fit 350z/g35 first gen cars. Only 2nd gen g35 and all g37/370z's.

@eclipseotik 3 жыл бұрын

I was saying the same but I recently checked the same seller’s other items and they have a dedicated spring for the 350z/g35 but I don’t know if someone could actually confirm to me that it actually works

@aznesthirteen8168 5 жыл бұрын

I never understood the complaints from g z owners . I love the stock pedal feel

@rhyshill5067 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase the spring from? Looking for one just like it for my z

@geepeezee5030 4 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/FIT-INFINITI-G37-G37S-G35-NISSAN-370Z-370-Z-6MT-CLUTCH-PEDAL-ASSIST-SPRING/201111152023

@BUSTRCHERRI 3 жыл бұрын

EBay. Pay attention.

@BUSTRCHERRI 5 жыл бұрын

Just take the old spring and heat it up to take some of the temper out of it. Take you 10 minutes.

@zedman442 6 жыл бұрын

That pin seems to have a lot of slack. No real bushing as such can't help matters. Maybe the new pedal has better bushings.

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

The new pedal is a completely different design. I REALLLY want to pick one up and throw it in the Z 😁

@Top-G35 4 жыл бұрын

Tried to order it for my g35 it wasn’t listed on eBay

@christopherschantz1233 2 жыл бұрын

I just got the 06' g35 six speed sedan. The lesser taught spring helps with feeling the actual engagement?

@alanhorvat9041 5 жыл бұрын

Would this work on a 2006 maxima clutch?

@duaneswitzer295 3 жыл бұрын

Wanting to find that out myself??

@Maybederrepente 6 жыл бұрын

Miss my audi. :-( I can't find any b6/b7. Content on YT.

@jnunez9771 6 жыл бұрын

What if I just leave out the spring like that will it be ok

@ndk2k4 6 жыл бұрын

Check the description. That was the first video in this series :D

@Themuhammadhaseeb 6 жыл бұрын

Bro you should do a car meet.

@NONAME-bm5fd 6 жыл бұрын

Dat exhaust tho

@sick370zvlogs 5 жыл бұрын

Why was your check engine light on and tpms ?

@milanmastracci 5 жыл бұрын

Catless test pipes, and different wheels and tires that I didn't get reprogrammed to the car.

@xXLeAkErXx 6 жыл бұрын

Do you like driving with Rev match on or off?

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Tbh I don't mind rev match on.. I can make a video explaining this :)

@xXLeAkErXx 6 жыл бұрын

I don't mind it either.. plus I like the little vroom vroom it does when you wiggle the shift knob after taking it out of gear ;)

@bartbaran-pd1nr 5 жыл бұрын

i hate that mannnnn

@anthonygonzales7807 5 жыл бұрын

I've only driven a 370 a couple times and that rev match BS is what made me keep my 350. Didnt know you could turn it off. Because I do the rev matching, not my car. That's why I also hate traction control. Which I can disable pushing one button in the 350. Heard the 370 still interferes with VDC off....

@rowdyrick7091 6 жыл бұрын

Bro your at 208k homie. LMAO 👍👍

@MotoMedicine904 6 жыл бұрын

Goteeemmmm 😂

@kiroshi6414 5 жыл бұрын

I’m at 224k

@MotoMedicine904 5 жыл бұрын

@@kiroshi6414 I'm at 240......no k lmao

@shawnbalch6046 Жыл бұрын

I took mine put completely and it's way better.

@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын

You should try a Z that has an RJM pedal. You'll fall in love lol

@uptownsamcv Жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 VQ35 Maxima with a 6 speed and over the course of 10 years I've had numerous throw out bearing failures. right now it's at 330,000 miles and I'm about to throw in a 2014 Maxima engine....

@MA-it3ps 5 ай бұрын

Finished the swap?

@uptownsamcv 5 ай бұрын

@@MA-it3ps yeah, 7 months ago, I posted up a video of it..

@JoseOsorio-vs3st 6 жыл бұрын

Did the same thing to my g37s sedan makes a big difference

@ryeller80 5 жыл бұрын

Jose Osorio where do i get this spring?I didn't notice a manufacturer or supplier mentioned

@alexboucher2201 5 жыл бұрын

The spring or the RJM pedals

@capitalsbeast 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do an exhaust review video!?

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Sure :) Of what? The one I get?

@capitalsbeast 6 жыл бұрын

Yes your current set up it sounds so good, i have the top speed axle back as well on my car and i want to make it a bit louder so im curious to know how you like your set up with the test pipes combo, is there a bad smell of gas in the car, is it obnoxious driving, any drone, hows the exterior sound all that good stuff if you can that would be awesome:)

@MFullaStyle 6 жыл бұрын

Next new tool Tuesday BLUEDRIVER SCAN TOOL

@Mr3kbeats 4 жыл бұрын

You need to unlock your inner drivermod

@bruces12 5 жыл бұрын

Now you need to do an RJM install. The install that on KZfaq right now is CRAP!! Do your install with the same lighting and narrative that you did on this install. Thank you.

@milanmastracci 5 жыл бұрын

I'd be happy to.. I just need to get my hands on one :)

@vqbrandon9706 5 жыл бұрын

GET A Z1 SINGLE EXIT!!! I have it on my G and it’s amazing!

@milanmastracci 5 жыл бұрын

If I were to go single exit, I'd go Tomei, but I'm still not a huge fan of a bumper with 2 spots for exhaust tips with only 1 of them filled.

@vqbrandon9706 5 жыл бұрын

milanmastracci I see, I wanted tomei too but z1 was like $300 less. And what I did was get a diffuser that doesn’t make it look too obvious that there’s a missing tip there, and I got a tow strap on the side where the tip is missing. It not that bad now imo. I’ve also heard that you can get custom diffusers made with only one exit

@evanmavros1942 5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully u can help me out with my issue man . I have a g35 and at random times (mostly on a hot day or traffic) the clutch pedal feels like it’s sticking when coming towards me .. it never sticks to the point where I have to pull it back with my foot but it has a weird feel almost like a “clicking” feel . Do you think this would help? Slave cylinder master cylinder all brand new and fluids . Thanks !!

@RobertoRodriguez-fu5oc 5 жыл бұрын

It's your master cylinder that's sticking the rod may need greasing or bleeding your master cylinder at the line just bleed all hydrolic clutch components but sounds like a bad master cylinder was it replaced when you installed your slave cylinder

@evanmavros1942 5 жыл бұрын

I have bled the system 3 times replaced the slave as well. I adjusted the peddle 4 weeks ago and it’s been driving great .. until yesterday it showed up again 😡😡😡 losing my fucking patience lol

@lizziwoodhowell 4 жыл бұрын

Evan Mavros same exact problem! Any solution??

@anthonyportillo5558 2 жыл бұрын

@@evanmavros1942 Replaced Master and Slave and no solution yet either man. Pedal went soft one time and now it wont engage at all. Starting to think that the pressure plate couldve failed

@fatimakadi8927 Жыл бұрын

Y’all figure it out?

@quintonfazzari7373 6 жыл бұрын

I’m in thisssssssss videooooo

@ArcanePythons 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get this spring??

@BUSTRCHERRI 3 жыл бұрын

EBay. Pay attention.

@ArcanePythons 3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSTRCHERRI “pAy AtTenTiOn”

@Comp1337Loser 2 жыл бұрын

350z owners: replacing ours is IN NO WAY as easy as this video shows, this spring assembly is nigh on impossible to get at where it is and comes out of the fire wall perpendicular to it, not nicely pointed down at the floor. Nor is the spring the same spring, it’s this little stubby one that in no way matches the one listed in the description of this video. Guess I just continue to live with a super hard to press clutch pedal. 😕

@NKillmore Жыл бұрын

350z Spring doesnt look like this. Seems Difficult

@caspernotsofriendly1803 4 жыл бұрын

The infamous clutch pedal problem is not a stiff spring it's the fall or collapse of the clutch peddle. Which is the aftermarket chassis clutch assembly. I did headers long tube IRS headers for about 650.00 and cat back and a turbo kit and now sitting around 420whp at 8 psi with solid bushing kit through out the car. Now at 140 mph I dont get drifty on the front end. Good luck bud it's a lot of work

@tarek3702 6 жыл бұрын

Shared and liked Ur video

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tarek!! Always showing love ❤️

@emotionz1970 6 жыл бұрын

Milanmastracci do you have an email that I can contact you?

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

I do! its milanmastracci@gmail.com

@abishakesutharsan9616 6 жыл бұрын

YOU LIVE IN TORONTO!?!?!?!?!!?!?

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Close to.. I'm about an hour or so away

@prasunsingh7305 6 жыл бұрын

Love you from India

@RusserzGaming 6 жыл бұрын

bro go stllien SC...changed my G

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Once I get the chassis set up the way I want, I will be adding power 😁

@RusserzGaming 5 жыл бұрын

I feel you! That's a great idea can I pay you to wrap certain parts of my car? Roof & diffuser? I fucked it up lol You can put it on video if you'd like :D

@HUGO-jg2dn 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been bothered by that on my G , I’m confused

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

What year is your G?

@HUGO-jg2dn 6 жыл бұрын

milanmastracci I got an 04, maybe I don’t notice it cause my first car was a G , then a 350, now a G again so, maybe I’m used to it 😂???

@supras7 6 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't this wear out the master?

@mannys9130 6 жыл бұрын

How?

@yolsclassics6347 5 жыл бұрын

@supras7 5 жыл бұрын

Relying on the cylinder to push back the pedal?

@chehsin 5 жыл бұрын

wow! there are people that gets all excited over a lowered 370z eh!

@Lifes_a_joke 5 жыл бұрын

chehsin haha I have a lowered G35 coupe and I get that shit daily when I’m like it’s just a G bro chill.

@emmerdeux499 5 жыл бұрын

Spencer Stephens I have a G37 lowered with mags and never had anyone said anything. Which is good i guess. I prefer no attention. But i do get comments when i’m in my AW11 though

@harris8390 6 жыл бұрын

So there’s a lot of talk about how Renault ruined Nissan’s quality and reliability. Do you buy into all that???

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think so? Mine is only a 2014 so it is not a brand new vehicle, but I've gotta say its just like the other Nissans. No complaints here :)

@imnota 6 жыл бұрын

They ruined nissan reliability on regular vehicles, and mostly on europe versions. The american market has cars like the Altima or Maxima which still have a Nissan engine. While the European market has trashy cars like the leaf, juke, qashqai and much more models that have rebranded Renaults engines. Didn't even know us Nissan was owned by Renault too, thought it was a different company for the us market.

@yolsclassics6347 5 жыл бұрын

Renault has nothing to do with the 350z, 370z, G35 & G37.

@imnota 5 жыл бұрын

Yol Yep that's what I figured but was too lazy to check. I guess it's the same for the gtr, altima, maxima and other models that retain a nissan engine.