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

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ I still have them...... wsup55 & roshdawg you have a pm. and so do you

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Old 02-22-2012, 09:09 AM   #331 (permalink)
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Old 02-22-2012, 07:01 PM   #332 (permalink)
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Just installed the Century Spring and this is without a doubt, the best thing I have done to the car thus far! The clutch now reminds me a lot of the clutch I had in my 66 327 Corvette and 66 GT-350, with maybe a little less effort. I had NEVER stalled a manual transmission car until I got the Z. Now, I will not stall it again...

The increase in pedal effort is negligible, but the disengagement of the clutch is sooo much easier and smoother now. Good trade off IMO.

On another note, I purchased 4 springs, so I may have 2 (or 3) that I will send to someone who needs one for $15+shipping. Shoot me a PM



[QUOTE=bluenoser;1257678]Ok there's good news and bad news. The Fastenal spring I mentioned earlier doesn't work. The inside diameter of the spring doesn't fit correctly over the assembly. I ordered the day after I measured it and I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention when I placed the order.

The good news is that I found another spring after I realized the error that definitely does work. P/N 72577 at Century Spring is the winner 72577 - COMPRESSION SPRING - Part Characteristics | Century Spring Corp. The spring rate is roughly 20% of the stock spring and it feels very similar to running without the spring installed. The bad news is that you need to order 4 of them to meet their minimum order quantity.
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Old 02-23-2012, 07:50 PM   #333 (permalink)
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Anyone still have one of these available?

You know, before I go and order 4. If I *DO* order 4, any one interested?
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Old 02-24-2012, 08:13 PM   #334 (permalink)
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I just removed my helper spring and it feels a million times better. So happy with this!
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Old 02-26-2012, 01:30 AM   #335 (permalink)
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I removed my helper spring a few mins ago and took it for a test drive and the difference is awesome. I have only had my 370 for a few days and I kept messing up looking like a rookie at manual driving. I would still like to get the Century spring but I dont know if I want to buy four of them yet lol.
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Old 04-09-2012, 09:57 PM   #336 (permalink)
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I would be interested in a spring if anyone is going for four....
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I finally had the new spring installed last week. Effort feels great and natural. It's definitely nice for fast and smooth engagement.
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Old 04-11-2012, 03:21 PM   #338 (permalink)
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WOW...I finally got around to installing it today and, now, I am giggling like a little girl. The drive feels completely different and EASY!
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I still need one. Who has any left?
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Old 04-12-2012, 11:55 AM   #340 (permalink)
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Bumping to see if anyone has extras.
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Not sure if the 350 has one, i'm guessing not by the feel, but i know the 370 in the UK has this stupid spring as well.
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I need one also Im also down for a group buy
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I'm in for a group buy of 4 Century springs as well.
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Old 04-15-2012, 04:48 AM   #344 (permalink)
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same here im down
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