nissanman312 Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 I've been reading mostly on the American fourums that taking this off on the 370z makes the clutch feel a lot better!! anyone done it and can confirm or deny this? Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Clutch seems fine to me. Actually prefer a lighter touch, less DOMS pain the day after squatting :-) Quote
PS13Silvia Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Removed mine buddy and I prefer it. Feels more 'clutch like' if that helps 2 Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 I think the only reason that there is a spring fitted is because Nissan designers got the fulcrum position wrong in the first place. 1 Quote
370Ad Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/86482-clutch-helper-spring-replacement/ Quote
Siman350z Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Swapped it for the updated one available on ebay from the US guys that figured out the correct tension and size. Well recommend it... http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=201111152023 Bite point and feel will be improved, easily fitted and swapped back. Some remove all together and you can try this during fitting if you like. Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 One thing to note is that unless the pedal adjustment is correct the spring will make it feel worse that's why a lot of people remove them. but still a complete pain IMO. Quote
370Ad Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Yeah I lowered the clutch pedal too. Still not as low as I would like it to go but not more adjustment without not being able to start it when you depress the clutch. Quote
Siman350z Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 The engine starts by activating a switch at the bottom of travel of the clutch pedal- so it's impossible not to be able to start it during adjustment, as your clutch pedal will always reach the END of its travel? The switch at the top is to disengage the cruise control when the clutch pedal is all then way up- position of this switch can be adjusted but it's fair to say that you could move te pedal lower than its maximum adjustment point so the cruise control would not engage. Is this what you're getting at? Quote
Siman350z Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 I think the only reason that there is a spring fitted is because Nissan designers got the fulcrum position wrong in the first place. FWIW I think this is Internet hearsay, as lots of cars have a helper spring and its a simple matter of moving the drilled hole on the clutch pedal to adjust the fulcrum. It makes the movement more linear so my grandmother could operate the clutch - but badly. Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I think the only reason that there is a spring fitted is because Nissan designers got the fulcrum position wrong in the first place. FWIW I think this is Internet hearsay, as lots of cars have a helper spring and its a simple matter of moving the drilled hole on the clutch pedal to adjust the fulcrum. It makes the movement more linear so my grandmother could operate the clutch - but badly. Not hearsay fella, I speak from direct experience, and yes its relatively easy to change the fulcrum point, if you know what your doing, http://www.350z-uk.c...40#entry1163127 The start switch can be bypassed, a very good idea IMO as it causes a lot of pressure on the crankshaft thrust bearings and because there is no real oil pressure in the very crucial seconds of start up, it can cause serious problems, I have seen a lot of reported thrust bearing failures as a result. Edited February 10, 2015 by Tricky-Ricky Quote
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