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

6spd · 06-08-2014, 04:04 PM

I did this mod years ago on my '09. Got my '14 and was like WTF, this is crap, had to do it again. Great great mod that actually gives you tangible results.

Crypto2k · 07-01-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Smashley

Where do we get the softer replacement spring some folks are using?

I got mine from JSolo. He has a thread on the G37 forums with buying info. Just PM for details if he hasn't found you first.

Great seller, fast shipping and worthwhile replacement. Very happy with mine. Feel more comfortable having something in there vs leaving it out.

I do recommend swapping vs full uninstall then reinstall. I had a period of time I had it fully off but it would have been much easier to just swap with the new. Then again, I wouldn't have known how bad I wanted to replace the stock one until I felt the diff of not having a helper.

Just saves pulling the top pin which is a pain to get in and out without the risk of dropping it behind the plastic paneling while also holding the clutch in.

Ensaner · 08-15-2014, 07:00 PM

Stuck, removed the c clip, but can't get the pin out. Tried pushing down on the clutch and removing the pin, but it came out half way and can't seem to get it out. Any help?

JARblue · 08-15-2014, 07:01 PM

If you got it part way out, can you get some vice grips on there and leverage it out the rest of the way?

Ensaner · 08-15-2014, 07:17 PM

Is there one or two c clips? And I've tried that, seems so stuck!

smoothtransit · 12-25-2014, 06:49 PM

Sorry for the revival.

Just did this and the clutch feels like a normal clutch finally! Just for peace of mind, its fine if no assembly is in place correct? I dont have a replacement spring so im just riding with nothing there instead. I know someone said earlier that it shouldnt affect anything but im wondering if anyone located any problems (over time)? just want to be sure im not hurting anything

xcQuence · 04-24-2015, 04:12 PM

Not sure if this was mentioned or not but I thought I'd add something.

After removing the helper spring and re-installing all of the other OEM components (another small spring and what appears to be it's housing) the clutch felt MUCH better. That being said, I would occasionally feel a "pop" when fully compressing the clutch and letting off (in every gear). This "pop" would end a little bit into my "sweet spot" making it hard to smoothly get the car rolling. After getting back under the seat... I realized that the smaller spring was getting stuck to the housing and popping out. This is a result of no tension on the smaller spring due to the lack of the OEM spring.

I removed the smaller spring and housing... VIOLA. The clutch is pretty much perfect. I don't think I'll be purchasing an aftermarket spring!

TL;DR = Remove everything you see below!

JARblue · 04-24-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xcQuence

Not sure if this was mentioned or not but I thought I'd add something.

I was getting the same "pop" and wondered if I could remove that part. Glad to hear that you can

I never messed with it and got the RJM clutch pedal assembly instead. If the spring replacement/removal doesn't satisfy you, I highly recommend the RJM pedal

Pelican170 · 05-07-2015, 02:42 PM

Funny, I just got to driving the car again from winter storage. I kept saying, "what the hell is wrong with this clutch?" especially in 1st gear. Its been 5 years now and I still feel like a newb in 1st with this car. I am going to give this at try right away.

So what is the consensus, just remove both springs vs. buying a different spring?

MagmaRed370z · 05-07-2015, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

Funny, I just got to driving the car again from winter storage. I kept saying, "what the hell is wrong with this clutch?" especially in 1st gear. Its been 5 years now and I still feel like a newb in 1st with this car. I am going to give this at try right away.

So what is the consensus, just remove both springs vs. buying a different spring?

Yup Exactly. Do you guys know where to buy this spring?

Bananaz · 05-07-2015, 03:59 PM

I may go with the rjm pedal. I've had the other spring for a while and after a while you don't notice a difference anymore and it's still jerky

6spd · 05-07-2015, 04:15 PM

Step 1: remove springs
Step 2: don't buy new springs
Step 3: take wife/gf to dinner with the savings
Step 3: buy self beer

Pelican170 · 05-07-2015, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr

Yup Exactly. Do you guys know where to buy this spring?

I would like of like one as well just to compare between no spring and the new spring. Let me know if you find someone selling and I will do the same...

Also, you can buy online but its a minimum of $40 plus shipping, which is why I assume people were group buying...

Pelican170 · 05-07-2015, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr

Yup Exactly. Do you guys know where to buy this spring?

Found this as well...

INFINITI G37 G37S G35 NISSAN 370Z 370 Z 6MT CLUTCH PEDAL ASSIST RETURN SPRING | eBay

MagmaRed370z · 05-07-2015, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

Found this as well...

INFINITI G37 G37S G35 NISSAN 370Z 370 Z 6MT CLUTCH PEDAL ASSIST RETURN SPRING | eBay

I just bought it. I will report back when I get it and install it.

06-08-2014, 04:04 PM	#526 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I did this mod years ago on my '09. Got my '14 and was like WTF, this is crap, had to do it again. Great great mod that actually gives you tangible results. SwedeZ likes this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

08-15-2014, 07:01 PM	#529 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	If you got it part way out, can you get some vice grips on there and leverage it out the rest of the way? __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-24-2015, 04:12 PM	#532 (permalink)
xcQuence Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 13 Drives: 2014 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Not sure if this was mentioned or not but I thought I'd add something. After removing the helper spring and re-installing all of the other OEM components (another small spring and what appears to be it's housing) the clutch felt MUCH better. That being said, I would occasionally feel a "pop" when fully compressing the clutch and letting off (in every gear). This "pop" would end a little bit into my "sweet spot" making it hard to smoothly get the car rolling. After getting back under the seat... I realized that the smaller spring was getting stuck to the housing and popping out. This is a result of no tension on the smaller spring due to the lack of the OEM spring. I removed the smaller spring and housing... VIOLA. The clutch is pretty much perfect. I don't think I'll be purchasing an aftermarket spring! TL;DR = Remove everything you see below! pbs370z likes this. __________________ www.jCinema.tv

05-07-2015, 02:42 PM	#534 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Funny, I just got to driving the car again from winter storage. I kept saying, "what the hell is wrong with this clutch?" especially in 1st gear. Its been 5 years now and I still feel like a newb in 1st with this car. I am going to give this at try right away. So what is the consensus, just remove both springs vs. buying a different spring? __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

05-07-2015, 03:59 PM	#536 (permalink)
Bananaz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 637 Drives: 09 370z 6MT/B+Sport Rep Power: 13	I may go with the rjm pedal. I've had the other spring for a while and after a while you don't notice a difference anymore and it's still jerky __________________ BC - SSR - Evo-R - ViS - SPC - ZSpeed - Beluga - Blox - 35% Tint - Clutch Spring - Fang Forced Air Ducting

08-15-2014, 07:00 PM	#528 (permalink)
Ensaner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 95 Drives: 09 Z, 6MT Rep Power: 14	Stuck, removed the c clip, but can't get the pin out. Tried pushing down on the clutch and removing the pin, but it came out half way and can't seem to get it out. Any help?

08-15-2014, 07:17 PM	#530 (permalink)
Ensaner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 95 Drives: 09 Z, 6MT Rep Power: 14	Is there one or two c clips? And I've tried that, seems so stuck!

12-25-2014, 06:49 PM	#531 (permalink)
smoothtransit Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 63 Drives: 09 370 BS 6mt Rep Power: 10	Sorry for the revival. Just did this and the clutch feels like a normal clutch finally! Just for peace of mind, its fine if no assembly is in place correct? I dont have a replacement spring so im just riding with nothing there instead. I know someone said earlier that it shouldnt affect anything but im wondering if anyone located any problems (over time)? just want to be sure im not hurting anything

05-07-2015, 04:15 PM	#537 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Step 1: remove springs Step 2: don't buy new springs Step 3: take wife/gf to dinner with the savings Step 3: buy self beer __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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