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

Daishi9000 · 07-26-2012, 11:47 AM

Hi, i went to Mcmaster-carr.com to look for a similar spring to the century spring.
I found part number 9657K253. it's almost identical to the century spring same dims/spring rate and material but i'ts 12.12 per pack of 6.

has anyone tried this spring?
only thing i'm unsure is the Compressed length. it might fatigue sooner that the stock spring, but i doubt it.

Jsolo · 07-26-2012, 11:53 AM

^^Won't fit. You take the OD - 2x(wire size) to get the ID. You end up with something like .78" which is not enough to fit that hat into (that's at the top of the spring).

Daishi9000 · 07-26-2012, 12:27 PM

^

djtodd · 08-06-2012, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daishi9000

^

lol

LMBmikeZ · 08-06-2012, 03:12 PM

I still have the helper springs if interested......

babbagandu · 08-06-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

another awesome mod.now i dont have to feel like a noob starting out in first

ThisX1000. Just removed it right now. I had my car for a year and still couldn't shift smoothly but now I'm shifting perfectly after a 5 minute drive lol

scope22 · 09-27-2012, 08:48 PM

I got the new spring and removed the bottom bolt with the clutch pushed in and the bottom would not come loose...yes i removed the bolt completely, i tried to wiggle it but it would not come out....??? wtf?

Jsolo · 09-27-2012, 08:51 PM

Wiggle it while the pedal is depressed to the floor. It should come loose.

scope22 · 09-27-2012, 09:43 PM

...i dont need to take the top out to get the spring out right?

Jsolo · 09-27-2012, 09:59 PM

If you like torture you can. Mine got lost behind the plastic panels. Not fun taking them off to retrieve it. All you need is the bottom pin removed.

mwhit02 · 09-28-2012, 12:23 PM

if anyone who removed this would like to sell me one, i would appreciate it. I like the feeling with it installed, but unfortunately I damaged mine taking it out. Actually, the only part I really need is the bottom piece that the pin slides through (along with the pin inself). I will paypal you for your time and trouble.

I cannot get this pin to freely slide in:

scope22 · 09-28-2012, 10:23 PM

i think you just need to sand paper bumps off the pin and you're good

mwhit02 · 09-28-2012, 11:20 PM

My doctor told me the same thing about my...well, nevermind. I'll give it a try

mwhit02 · 09-28-2012, 11:31 PM

Jk

roy'sz · 09-29-2012, 03:21 AM

so besides the "secret group buys" does anyone know where in the hell you can acutally buy these at?

08-06-2012, 03:12 PM	#380 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	I still have the helper springs if interested...... __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

09-27-2012, 08:51 PM	#383 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Wiggle it while the pedal is depressed to the floor. It should come loose. Last edited by Jsolo; 09-27-2012 at 08:53 PM.

09-27-2012, 09:59 PM	#385 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	If you like torture you can. Mine got lost behind the plastic panels. Not fun taking them off to retrieve it. All you need is the bottom pin removed. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

09-28-2012, 12:23 PM	#386 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 13	if anyone who removed this would like to sell me one, i would appreciate it. I like the feeling with it installed, but unfortunately I damaged mine taking it out. Actually, the only part I really need is the bottom piece that the pin slides through (along with the pin inself). I will paypal you for your time and trouble. I cannot get this pin to freely slide in: __________________ hi there! Last edited by mwhit02; 09-28-2012 at 12:33 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
light clutch pedal?	boosted180	Engine & Drivetrain	21	06-07-2014 02:53 PM
clutch pedal issues?	xgrudgex	Engine & Drivetrain	17	01-31-2011 09:44 PM
How does your OEM clutch feel?	AlphaSnacks	Engine & Drivetrain	78	12-20-2010 12:04 PM
Knock from the clutch pedal	Oscar135	Engine & Drivetrain	34	07-27-2010 01:10 PM

07-26-2012, 11:47 AM	#376 (permalink)
Daishi9000 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fresno Ca, Posts: 257 Drives: 370z Touring 6M PW Rep Power: 14	Hi, i went to Mcmaster-carr.com to look for a similar spring to the century spring. I found part number 9657K253. it's almost identical to the century spring same dims/spring rate and material but i'ts 12.12 per pack of 6. has anyone tried this spring? only thing i'm unsure is the Compressed length. it might fatigue sooner that the stock spring, but i doubt it.

07-26-2012, 11:53 AM	#377 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	^^Won't fit. You take the OD - 2x(wire size) to get the ID. You end up with something like .78" which is not enough to fit that hat into (that's at the top of the spring).

09-27-2012, 08:48 PM	#382 (permalink)
scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 55	I got the new spring and removed the bottom bolt with the clutch pushed in and the bottom would not come loose...yes i removed the bolt completely, i tried to wiggle it but it would not come out....??? wtf?

09-27-2012, 09:43 PM	#384 (permalink)
scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 55	...i dont need to take the top out to get the spring out right?

09-28-2012, 10:23 PM	#387 (permalink)
scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 55	i think you just need to sand paper bumps off the pin and you're good

09-28-2012, 11:20 PM	#388 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 13	My doctor told me the same thing about my...well, nevermind. I'll give it a try

09-28-2012, 11:31 PM	#389 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 13	Jk

09-29-2012, 03:21 AM	#390 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	so besides the "secret group buys" does anyone know where in the hell you can acutally buy these at?