Thinkm I need a new clutch, what do I buy
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Thinkm I need a new clutch, what do I buy
I recently pur. a used 09 G37 S sedan with a manual tranny. Took the car in last week to the dealer to see what they could do to adjust the clutch. They told me they did what they could. It is easier to drive, but I'm wondering that I might be happier with a new clutch. This car is a daily driver, and will be pampered. Thoughts on what clutch I need to look at? What will the cost be? Would the dealer do this, or will I need to find a garage? Just look for something easier to drive. I would appreciate any thoughts
OP, tell us what you are experiencing and then we might be able to give advice.
Chatter? Pedal too hard/too light? Etc...
There is also a great write up about aftermarket clutches on here. Search
Chatter? Pedal too hard/too light? Etc...
There is also a great write up about aftermarket clutches on here. Search
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Just want a clutch that is easier to shift, not happy with engagement point as I shift. And yes I have looked at posts here concerning adjusting the clutch, from what I see, I don't want to adjust the clutch. There has got to be another clutch out there that will make this car a true joy to drive. I did take the car to the local Infiniti dealrship, they did make a slight adjustment to the clutch. This did help some, I stll think I may need to replace it. I was hoping an after market clutch would be easier to shift?
So, the first thing that G drivers have done and unanimously raved about is removed the assist spring on the clutch pedal itself. This little sprung cylinder is charged or sprung when the clutch pedal is up, thus making it easier for the driver to depress the pedal. When the pedal is on the floor it resists the pedal from returning up and thus makes the return softer. It has the consequence of removing the feel of the clutch however, i.e. the feel of the engagement point.
Other than that, you would be looking at changing either the fly wheel or the clutch itself. Changing the flywheel to a lighter version reduces the spinning mass and increases the feeling of throttle response (as I understand it).
If you were to change the clutch itself, you would, as another response indicated, probably be moving in the direction of a more agressive clutch. I have seen some people say however that going to an unsprung puck style clutch is better than stock (of course of high performance applications, but as one seeming expert argued, even for street driving).
Does that help at all or at least narrow your thoughts on what you want out of a clutch?
Other than that, you would be looking at changing either the fly wheel or the clutch itself. Changing the flywheel to a lighter version reduces the spinning mass and increases the feeling of throttle response (as I understand it).
If you were to change the clutch itself, you would, as another response indicated, probably be moving in the direction of a more agressive clutch. I have seen some people say however that going to an unsprung puck style clutch is better than stock (of course of high performance applications, but as one seeming expert argued, even for street driving).
Does that help at all or at least narrow your thoughts on what you want out of a clutch?
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So, the first thing that G drivers have done and unanimously raved about is removed the assist spring on the clutch pedal itself. This little sprung cylinder is charged or sprung when the clutch pedal is up, thus making it easier for the driver to depress the pedal. When the pedal is on the floor it resists the pedal from returning up and thus makes the return softer. It has the consequence of removing the feel of the clutch however, i.e. the feel of the engagement point.
Other than that, you would be looking at changing either the fly wheel or the clutch itself. Changing the flywheel to a lighter version reduces the spinning mass and increases the feeling of throttle response (as I understand it).
If you were to change the clutch itself, you would, as another response indicated, probably be moving in the direction of a more agressive clutch. I have seen some people say however that going to an unsprung puck style clutch is better than stock (of course of high performance applications, but as one seeming expert argued, even for street driving).
Does that help at all or at least narrow your thoughts on what you want out of a clutch?
Other than that, you would be looking at changing either the fly wheel or the clutch itself. Changing the flywheel to a lighter version reduces the spinning mass and increases the feeling of throttle response (as I understand it).
If you were to change the clutch itself, you would, as another response indicated, probably be moving in the direction of a more agressive clutch. I have seen some people say however that going to an unsprung puck style clutch is better than stock (of course of high performance applications, but as one seeming expert argued, even for street driving).
Does that help at all or at least narrow your thoughts on what you want out of a clutch?
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