lct Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) Hi all, new here to please be kind!. I've been searching all over the web for this but oddly can't find anything! I noticed today that when I drop a gear and give it some the revs were dropping ever so slightly and there was a slight hesitation for around a second before taking off. I don't know if I've described this very well but I'm worried it might be a clutch issue? The internet seems to think if it was slipping the revs would rise - not this momentary very slight drop that I'm experiencing so I'm stumped. Oh and is there any Nissan specialists here in the North East? Apart from dealers Google doesn't throw much up for that either! Thanks in advance! Edited March 1, 2017 by lct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Can't help with your problem, but as for a good Nissan specialist, there's Atkin in Malton. Bit of a trek, but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 as I`m sure you can understand diagnosis over the internet is next to impossible on faults like this. Your right in assuming revs rise with clutch slip so we`ll forget that for time being. Does the car stutter at all? are you using high octane fuel? Does it do this only on gearchange or every time you "mash" the throttle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 ESP stopping the wheels spinning ? My 350 used to hesitate a little when I put my foot down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks for the replies! Perhaps it's that and I'm being paranoid, I'm going to take it out again after work tonight and investigate further. Only happens when dropping a gear and putting your foot down, feels like a stutter for a split second then it regains it's composure and goes. I didn't notice an ESP light flashing or anything though? I'm using Momentum 99 from Tesco at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I reckon its the TCS preventing tyre slip when your applying power - I get this every so often & it can be pretty frustrating. A surefire way of finding out is find a dry, empty road and try it again with the TCS on and again with it off - be warned though, I had the arse of the Z snap out on me on a dryish section of road before with the TCS off and all I was doing was getting up to speed on a dual carriageway.. Keep that button on otherwise is my advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerman Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 mine always does it if I'm nipping out of a junction when he tcs kicks in, doesn't help with the crap Eagle f1s on the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Revolution in Gateshead looked after my Z for many years and also a few other local ones. They are not too pricey, understand performance cars and more importantly they are trustworthy. They won't rag your car around on a 'test drive' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 My money's on TCS as well, it's very invasive in this car. After only a month I started turning it off right after starting the car. I don't recommend this for everyone though, I've been driving fast cars for over 20 years. Having said that, when you turn the TCS off, you still have AYC active (anti yaw control??), it still won't let you swap ends unless you're doing something idiotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks, I've had the car since December and never noticed it happen until yesterday. But then i don't often drop a gear and start driving hard. I'll try it with the esp off tonight, if i don't update you I've probably killed myself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just be very very careful mate - empty road, plenty of light - no witnesses lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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