Review: RJM AFP Clutch Pedal System

madwi

Very good plan

Camo500EFI

This MOD is on my short list for sure but I was just wondering what if any issues this change might have on warranty coverage if any.

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2014 370Z NISMO #0518 Gun Metal

wsarver

This is a question I have as well. I've had mine in the closet for months because I'm not sure if the dealer would try and pin anything on me for having a different clutch pedal. Would the CSC not be covered under warranty with a different pedal? What about clutch issues leading into transmission issues?
Edit: I believe I'd be out of warranty anyways given my z is an '09 with 55k miles but just to be safe I've been holding off.

Crypto2k

If you're doing it right, this is a good compliment/extension of your non-warranted after market CSC. I'd be curious to hear personal experience around warranty but both changes are woth their potential impact in my book. Yes I have both but am out of warranty in about 100 ways, so it wasn't a concern. ;-)

Ryan @ RJM

Camo500EFI,
As with any mod the dealership can make a fuss IF they feel the part is directly associated with a failure, however they can not by law deny a warranty claim for unrelated items. Example if you pop a motor they can't blame a clutch pedal, stereo system, new mufflers, etc. They have to be able to prove the part directly caused the failure for which they are denying warranty coverage. By the same token a guy with an 800hp built block and twin turbo's can't be denied warrenty for having a "Modded Car" if say his window motor failed or some other misc thing happens.

Now most dealerships won't even notice the pedal change unless they crawl up under your dash looking for it. Secondly IF for any reason you felt you had a transmission issue that needed service or warranty replacement you can 100% put the car back to stock with the factory pedal assembly in about an hour before taking it in for major trans work. The RJM install make zero permanent changes to the car and can be put back to stock quite simply.

Finally with the reduced or eliminated risk of OEM CSC failure when using my product you're about 100x less likely to need CSC service in or out of warranty for it.

The direct reduction of excess fluid flow to the CSC with my product reduces the stress on the OEM or aftermarket CSC's and takes away the risk of over stroking which pops the seals. This is the failure mode seen most in all factory CSC's as they get stoked too far, over extend the piston and blow the seals out spraying clutch fluid into the bellhousing along with your pedal dropping to the floor.

Couple that with smoother and more controlled shifting should lead to a long and happy life for your transmission/synchros as long as it isn't abused in other ways.

Also in the past 3.5 years since first releasing the 370Z version of my product I've not had a single customer report a CSC failure since the installation of my product and I had one customer who'd replaced 3 of them under warranty in about a 6 month period prior to getting my pedal installed... been good ever since.

So anyone on the fence due to CSC issues and possible warranty issues should absolutely consider installing one as it's far more likely it'll save you major warranty work in future rather then cause it. Also just FYI the factory clutch, flywheel and pressure plate are all considered "wear items" and are not covered under any warranty coverage unless its an exceptional case like failure in the fist 500 miles etc. Only the CSC and transmission behind them are covered under powertrain.

Hope that helps!

Ryan Morgan
RJM Performance Inc.

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jdsto

I've had my pedal on for a week now and absolutely love it. I've been stuck in some brutal traffic and it is just easier to drive the car now. You don't need to rev as much meaning you can get the car into first and still be at a slower speed. I've let a few friends drive since the install and they are shifting smoothly immediately compared to before when they would be quite rough. Our stock pedal feel takes a while to get use to. And as advertised 1st 2nd shifts are much smoother whether under WOT or just cruising around. To me the pedal is everything that it was advertised.

Installation was simple but a pita or should I say back due to having to work under the dash. I'm definately not 25 anymore.

If you are not doing much in the way of mods to your car I would say this could be the single best mod to make. The pedal just makes the car more enjoyable to drive.

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Gone but not forgotten

madwi

My back yelled at me for a couple days after install but was worth it.

axmea?

I pressed the buy button today. I look forward to it but it'll have to wait until after next week because of Zbash and Autocon this coming weekend.

Bendy flash light
Take seat off
Stretch back
What else?

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madwi

If you are pulling the seat, you will be golden.

Asheth

What setting did you guys go with? I've had my petal in a box since last year and just haven't had it installed yet. Looking at the end of the month probably.

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jpkirk

Um ... yup ... We are in the same boat. You must be on the starboard side while I am on the port.

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Asheth

Haha yea I have the spring mod I just haven't gotten around to getting the RJM in.

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jdsto

I've set mine at the recommended starting point in the instructions. I haven't messed with it since then but I am happy with the feel.

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Gone but not forgotten

Ryan @ RJM

Units are Back In Stock this Weekend! All of the remaining back orders will be shipping Monday leaving about 15 additional units available. Get ready for a summer of superb shifting enjoyment with an RJM Pedal for your 370Z. You owe it to yourself to fell the RJM difference

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Visit www.RJMPerformance.com or Email Ryan@RJMPerformance.com Also Don't Forget to Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/RJM-Performance

Supmar85

Anyone who got this Mod in SoCal, where did you get it installed? How much?