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

MaDMaXX · 11-19-2012, 09:38 PM

Hmm, had to read that a few times before i stopped thinking you were crazy

However, proper control of the clutch can't be attained with the heel always on the floor, but you're right in that the ankle is supposed to play a part in normal clutch use.

I also agree with your thoughts over correct use being able to control it well, however, if you analyse it during use, unless you're fully concentrating, you do end up with a slightly jerky experience if you're not fully on top of it.

ronn1 · 11-20-2012, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaDMaXX

Hmm, had to read that a few times before i stopped thinking you were crazy

However, proper control of the clutch can't be attained with the heel always on the floor, but you're right in that the ankle is supposed to play a part in normal clutch use.

I also agree with your thoughts over correct use being able to control it well, however, if you analyse it during use, unless you're fully concentrating, you do end up with a slightly jerky experience if you're not fully on top of it.

Well, there are times when you have to lift the foot...but for the most part,
I just don't find operating the clutch pedal to be a big deal. It does require a lot of finesse..but once you get the hang of it, it's easy. Personally, I wouldn't bother with any mod that swaps/deletes the spring..but to each his own.

B&W_Evader · 11-20-2012, 09:51 AM

Finally saw the image I needed from Stino to explain this.

The image is of the stock clutch assembly.

Loosen clevis lock nut,
Rotate Clutch Master Cylinder Rod (into clevis lowers clutch engagement point)
Tighten clevis lock nut.

Be sure to support the clevis with a wrench when loosening and tightening the lock nut so you don't bend any of the sheetmetal around it.

Keep the engagement at least 2" off the floor to ensure full disengagement for shifting.

Also... Do this at your own risk, I'm just providing information on what I did, not a recommendation on what you should do.

omm370z · 12-06-2012, 03:15 PM

I don't know but i drove a nismo stock and i had no issue with the clutch at all

luvboost · 12-12-2012, 02:35 PM

bookmarked for if I get a Z

Haboob · 12-12-2012, 03:46 PM

I'm so going to try this when I get home. It's ridiculous that I look like I don't know how to drive stick when I've been doing so for ten years, lol.

I hope this helps out.

omm370z · 12-12-2012, 05:02 PM

I drove my Z today but just 5min lol and the clutch was fine for me. hmm

Haboob · 12-15-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

I'm so going to try this when I get home. It's ridiculous that I look like I don't know how to drive stick when I've been doing so for ten years, lol.

I hope this helps out.

Just drove it after doing this... Oh my what a beautiful difference.

Was a bit difficult to get the pins out, but I got them.

fonismo · 12-27-2012, 11:23 PM

I picked mine up today directly from Century Springs and installed it. Much better feel and clutch engagement. Wish I would have done this a long time ago.

omm370z · 12-28-2012, 12:09 AM

I don't know. It is fine for me with my Z now

Vlamison · 01-03-2013, 01:24 PM

who sales this springs? i want to make a purchase on one.

ZForce · 01-03-2013, 07:16 PM

here ya go

FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577

nklear · 01-15-2013, 12:14 PM

I ordered this : FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577 (still in mail)

But today removed the spring completely and on my god... Holy **** of a difference....

Haboob · 01-15-2013, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nklear

I ordered this : FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577 (still in mail)

But today removed the spring completely and on my god... Holy **** of a difference....

That's how I'm running it: No spring. Def. a better difference.

SteveBad · 04-06-2013, 09:50 AM

I know this is an old thread, but it deserves a re.read.

Removing the spring is THE best mod ever. I,ve been driving stick shift since 1970 and never had the crazy lurching as with the Z.
Spring gone, perfect smoothness!!!!!!

ANd the higher effort is barely noticeable, and cruise control works perfect.

11-19-2012, 09:38 PM	#421 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	Hmm, had to read that a few times before i stopped thinking you were crazy However, proper control of the clutch can't be attained with the heel always on the floor, but you're right in that the ankle is supposed to play a part in normal clutch use. I also agree with your thoughts over correct use being able to control it well, however, if you analyse it during use, unless you're fully concentrating, you do end up with a slightly jerky experience if you're not fully on top of it. __________________ '04.5 350Z - Very Motordyne.

12-06-2012, 03:15 PM	#424 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 14	I don't know but i drove a nismo stock and i had no issue with the clutch at all __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE! PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

12-12-2012, 05:02 PM	#427 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 14	I drove my Z today but just 5min lol and the clutch was fine for me. hmm __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE! PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

12-28-2012, 12:09 AM	#430 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 14	I don't know. It is fine for me with my Z now __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE! PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

01-03-2013, 01:24 PM	#431 (permalink)
Vlamison Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Frisco,Texas Posts: 20 Drives: 370z sport package Rep Power: 13	who sales this springs? i want to make a purchase on one. __________________ Stillen G3\|Berk HFC\|Top speed pro1 exhaust\|Bc Br coilovers\|SPC camber & toe\|Evo-r fog light\|Gtr start button\|Z1 15mm&20mm spacers\|Blue led all around\|Plasti dip fangs, diffuser & emblems\|35% tint\|Redline 75w90\|Motul-85\|Eibach sway bars\|

12-12-2012, 02:35 PM	#425 (permalink)
luvboost Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 65 Drives: 08 Evo MR Rep Power: 14	bookmarked for if I get a Z

12-12-2012, 03:46 PM	#426 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	I'm so going to try this when I get home. It's ridiculous that I look like I don't know how to drive stick when I've been doing so for ten years, lol. I hope this helps out.

12-27-2012, 11:23 PM	#429 (permalink)
fonismo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 10 Drives: 10 370z nismo Rep Power: 14	I picked mine up today directly from Century Springs and installed it. Much better feel and clutch engagement. Wish I would have done this a long time ago.

01-03-2013, 07:16 PM	#432 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	here ya go FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577

01-15-2013, 12:14 PM	#433 (permalink)
nklear Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: 13 Nissan 370z TT M6 Rep Power: 12	I ordered this : FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577 (still in mail) But today removed the spring completely and on my god... Holy **** of a difference.... fritz and Haboob like this.

04-06-2013, 09:50 AM	#435 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	I know this is an old thread, but it deserves a re.read. Removing the spring is THE best mod ever. I,ve been driving stick shift since 1970 and never had the crazy lurching as with the Z. Spring gone, perfect smoothness!!!!!! ANd the higher effort is barely noticeable, and cruise control works perfect. fritz and Haboob like this. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

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