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Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring!

I have been running with NO spring and really got dialed in with the clutch. Im concerned that if I put nicks spring in Im gonna have to refigure out

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Old 07-27-2011, 06:51 AM   #211 (permalink)
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I have been running with NO spring and really got dialed in with the clutch. Im concerned that if I put nicks spring in Im gonna have to refigure out how to drive this thing again.
Has anyone just left the spring out? is there any obvious reason not to leave it out.
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Old 07-27-2011, 11:25 AM   #212 (permalink)
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I have my spring here in NY and I have yet to attempt an install- is there a step by step guide somewhere with pics and or video? The car is brand new and Im hesitant to F - it up.

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There is a picture of the assembly on the first page of the thread but it isn't needed... I pulled the C clip and pin (pedal fully depressed) in a suit right after work and it was 5 min max. Didn't need to shave anything and had no problem with assembly.

Unlike everyone else I don't think the feel is DRASTICALLY different however it gives me just enough that I can acurately feel the engagement. This is most important in the lower gears where the torque curve can really make you look foolish with a passenger in the car.

Like others have said, best mod for the money.
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I have been running with NO spring and really got dialed in with the clutch. Im concerned that if I put nicks spring in Im gonna have to refigure out how to drive this thing again.
Has anyone just left the spring out? is there any obvious reason not to leave it out.
This was addressed at the beginning of the thread.
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Old 07-27-2011, 12:06 PM   #214 (permalink)
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Going to try this tonight.
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finally got around to installing the spring. love it. the clutch feels 100% better
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Installed mine today, def a pita. Took about 20-30 min, I only removed the bottom pin set. It's a cool mod, shifting feels better, not as "overboosted" as before.
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Is there interest in another group buy for replacement springs? I missed out on the first one but found a spring supplier that has suitable softer springs that will work. The pricing is much better with higher quantity but I don't want to get stuck with a bunch of these.
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Is there interest in another group buy for replacement springs? I missed out on the first one but found a spring supplier that has suitable softer springs that will work. The pricing is much better with higher quantity but I don't want to get stuck with a bunch of these.
nevermind. I found a single at Fastenal (p/n 0166722) that should do the trick

UPDATE (08/11/11): This Fastenal spring doesn't fit correctly so don't buy it for this....

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nevermind. I found a single at Fastenal (p/n 0166722) that should do the trick
Good find. Let us know if it fits and works correctly.
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Installed the new spring today. Certainly is an improvement on the action of the clutch pedal.

Easy removal of the lower pin. Used a pair of vice-grips on the head of the pin to ease it out, prevented the pin from falling behind the kick panel. Used the vice-grips to re-install pin, again no issues.
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nevermind. I found a single at Fastenal (p/n 0166722) that should do the trick
Curious as to the results.
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Hi

Can somebody tell me the wire diameter from the "Group buy Spring"?

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can somebody tell me the wire diameter from the "group buy spring"?

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0.148"
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Worked great! as said earlier, clutch feel has improved. Recommend this mod to everyone.
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Ya I would love to get my hands on one I was under the impression there were some left over and pm'd esfourteen but no reply.
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