Lower clutch engagement point?

wdkwang · 02-16-2011, 06:38 AM

My mechanic said it's possible to lower the clutch engagement point on the Z. He said something about a cable that needs to be used and that it might come equipped with the car, otherwise I'd need to buy the kit which is around $150?
Any try lowering their clutch grab point?

ChrisSlicks · 02-16-2011, 07:20 AM

There is an adjustment procedure described in the service manual. I haven't tried it myself.

RockStarKick · 02-16-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdkwang

My mechanic said it's possible to lower the clutch engagement point on the Z. He said something about a cable that needs to be used and that it might come equipped with the car, otherwise I'd need to buy the kit which is around $150?
Any try lowering their clutch grab point?

Download the service manual and do it yourself.. Hope that guy is not a friend
of yours cause hes trying to get you with no vasoline..

Pelican170 · 02-16-2011, 12:54 PM

I had this done to a car in the past, but that was when putting in a new clutch...

SPOHN · 02-16-2011, 06:58 PM

I like how it is now.

370Z Purist · 02-16-2011, 10:33 PM

I'm pretty sure the service manual helps you adjust the pedal box for the clutch pedal. I'm not sure what good it will do (or if you screw up, how you'd ever test it or keep yourself from stopping).

I've gotten used to the high engagement point and small engagement zone but if anything the main gripe about the clutch in the Z is that it's too high and too small. Seeing as it can hold 450-500 hp I have absolutely no complaints.

wdkwang · 02-17-2011, 07:12 AM

from the looks of it in the manual, it's more for adjusting the clutch release and depressed position; not really the engagement point. correct me if i'm wrong

ChrisSlicks · 02-17-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdkwang

from the looks of it in the manual, it's more for adjusting the clutch release and depressed position; not really the engagement point. correct me if i'm wrong

That is the only thing that can be adjusted (it will have some effect on where you feel the take up). As the system is entirely hydraulic nothing else can be adjusted.

wdkwang · 02-17-2011, 01:10 PM

understandable. thank you very much

CBRich · 02-20-2011, 12:22 PM

Same mechanic from your other thread?

wdkwang · 02-20-2011, 03:23 PM

yup

wdkwang · 02-20-2011, 03:24 PM

he's my main mechanic for everything, unless i'm one day going for a tt build or similar

6spd · 02-20-2011, 05:46 PM

you can fabricate additional stoppers that attach to the pedal stopper at the top of the pedal and move the clutch switch forward a bit. ive done this and it shortens the press a bit. i'm more inclined to tell you to get used to it though...

02-16-2011, 06:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	There is an adjustment procedure described in the service manual. I haven't tried it myself. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I like how it is now. __________________

02-16-2011, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	I'm pretty sure the service manual helps you adjust the pedal box for the clutch pedal. I'm not sure what good it will do (or if you screw up, how you'd ever test it or keep yourself from stopping). I've gotten used to the high engagement point and small engagement zone but if anything the main gripe about the clutch in the Z is that it's too high and too small. Seeing as it can hold 450-500 hp I have absolutely no complaints. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

02-17-2011, 07:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	from the looks of it in the manual, it's more for adjusting the clutch release and depressed position; not really the engagement point. correct me if i'm wrong __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

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Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	I had this done to a car in the past, but that was when putting in a new clutch...

02-17-2011, 01:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	understandable. thank you very much __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

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CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Same mechanic from your other thread?

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wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	yup __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

02-20-2011, 03:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	he's my main mechanic for everything, unless i'm one day going for a tt build or similar __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

02-20-2011, 05:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	you can fabricate additional stoppers that attach to the pedal stopper at the top of the pedal and move the clutch switch forward a bit. ive done this and it shortens the press a bit. i'm more inclined to tell you to get used to it though... __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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