halakar

Hey guys. halakar here, also AztecSR20, one of the more friendly, less authoritarian moderators on the SR20-Forum. I have a 2002 Maxima SE6MT that is driving me bonkers. 181k on it. The issue I am having is that I am experiencing clutch jitter/chatter when taking off from a dead stop. I should be able to, when on flat pavement, just let the clutch out slowly without applying throttle and have the car move forward. I can do this, but there's a lot of jittering and movement I feel. Here is everything I have tried. The dealership basically told me to pound sand because the cars are 'too rare' and they'd have to just throw money at it until they found out what's up. When driving, it shifts just fine and it clicks through the gears nicely but...I feel something moving. I hope this is a good explanation. Here's what's been replaced on the car in the last 10k miles:

Clutch Master/Slave Cylinder (not OE, not done by me)
OEM Control Arms incl. CA bushings and balljoints
OEM Wheel Bearings
OEM Hubs
OEM Front, Rear, Passenger, Trans engine mounts/insulators

400 miles ago, a JWT clutch kit with lightened flywheel, pressure plate, and organic disc was installed. It didn't solve the problem. Shop says they put in a new throwout bearing.

Guys, I don't know what to do. Something's not right. What's the deal? Subframe? Does that go bad? Can I replace the bushings on it? Could one of these clutch master/slave cylinder be jacked up causing the chattering/jittery feeling during takeoff? It's almost as if I have to rev it up to 2000rpm and let the clutch out hastily in order to start off smoothly.

Any input is appreciated because I've thrown a ton of money at this car and don't want to give up yet.

Derrick2k2SE

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That's a really strange issue.

Did the chattering change at all when you swapped the clutch/ flywheel?

Sometimes lightweight flywheels will chatter a little and require a break in period. Some will chatter a little anyway and require more attention on launch. Especially compared to the heavy dual mass stock clutch that a 16 year old girl could drive smoothly. If the chatter changed this may be the issue.

I don't think it's in the hydraulics.

MuskokaMaxima

Was the issue fixed?