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

ImportConvert · 02-22-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I still have them......

wsup55 & roshdawg you have a pm.

and so do you

bushman66 · 02-22-2012, 07:01 PM

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.

OnceSolemn · 02-23-2012, 07:50 PM

Anyone still have one of these available?

You know, before I go and order 4. If I *DO* order 4, any one interested?

heebus · 02-24-2012, 08:13 PM

I just removed my helper spring and it feels a million times better. So happy with this!

zguynate · 02-26-2012, 01:30 AM

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.

MyZ4U2C · 04-09-2012, 09:57 PM

I would be interested in a spring if anyone is going for four....

DIGItonium · 04-09-2012, 11:04 PM

I finally had the new spring installed last week. Effort feels great and natural. It's definitely nice for fast and smooth engagement.

nepali · 04-11-2012, 03:21 PM

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!

Telephone · 04-11-2012, 09:02 PM

I still need one. Who has any left?

Honesty · 04-12-2012, 11:55 AM

Bumping to see if anyone has extras.

MaDMaXX · 04-12-2012, 03:23 PM

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.

Itsalex687 · 04-12-2012, 11:06 PM

I need one also Im also down for a group buy

N8GTOL · 04-13-2012, 01:14 PM

I'm in for a group buy of 4 Century springs as well.

Kensi · 04-15-2012, 04:48 AM

same here im down

bvl · 04-15-2012, 07:51 AM

Ditto

02-23-2012, 07:50 PM	#333 (permalink)
OnceSolemn Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 26 Drives: 2012 Roadster 6MT Rep Power: 13	Anyone still have one of these available? You know, before I go and order 4. If I DO order 4, any one interested? __________________ 2012 370z Roadster (Touring/Sport) // 2004 Mazda3s (5-Door)

02-26-2012, 01:30 AM	#335 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 73	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. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

04-09-2012, 11:04 PM	#337 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I finally had the new spring installed last week. Effort feels great and natural. It's definitely nice for fast and smooth engagement. __________________

04-11-2012, 03:21 PM	#338 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 15	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! __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

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02-22-2012, 07:01 PM	#332 (permalink)
bushman66 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 112 Drives: 2012 370Z Red Sp Pkg Rep Power: 15	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.

02-24-2012, 08:13 PM	#334 (permalink)
heebus Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 78 Drives: 12 Nismo 370z #0153 Rep Power: 13	I just removed my helper spring and it feels a million times better. So happy with this!

04-09-2012, 09:57 PM	#336 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	I would be interested in a spring if anyone is going for four....

04-11-2012, 09:02 PM	#339 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 14	I still need one. Who has any left?

04-12-2012, 11:55 AM	#340 (permalink)
Honesty Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 61 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	Bumping to see if anyone has extras.

04-12-2012, 03:23 PM	#341 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	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.

04-12-2012, 11:06 PM	#342 (permalink)
Itsalex687 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 20 Drives: 11 370z Black Rep Power: 13	I need one also Im also down for a group buy

04-13-2012, 01:14 PM	#343 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	I'm in for a group buy of 4 Century springs as well.

04-15-2012, 04:48 AM	#344 (permalink)
Kensi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: vancouver Posts: 41 Drives: 11' MB 370z Rep Power: 15	same here im down

04-15-2012, 07:51 AM	#345 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	Ditto