RJM Clutch Kit

nfcsouth02 · 04-10-2016, 12:54 AM

Hello,

I have a few questions regarding the RJM clutch kit, first of all just wondering overall is it worth it? What are the pros and cons how much of an upgrade is it really? Next if I did decide to purchase it are there any good body shops in the San Diego area that are familiar with installing these? Thanks in advance!

Dbeckwith · 04-10-2016, 09:29 AM

Its highly suggested to install yourself, so you know how to tune it if you aren't completely happy with the engagement settings. The guide really does walk you through everything.

Pros:
smoother shifts
wider engagement window (ability to use more of the pedal throw, safely)
Customizable to fit your needs
Changes angle compared to stock clutch pedal, and I believe is easier on your CSC. (even when you regularly press clutch to the floor)

Cons:
?

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CM370z · 04-11-2016, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dbeckwith

Its highly suggested to install yourself, so you know how to tune it if you aren't completely happy with the engagement settings. The guide really does walk you through everything.

Pros:
smoother shifts
wider engagement window (ability to use more of the pedal throw, safely)
Customizable to fit your needs
Changes angle compared to stock clutch pedal, and I believe is easier on your CSC. (even when you regularly press clutch to the floor)

Cons:
?

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Cons: Backpain from installing

nfcsouth02 · 04-15-2016, 10:18 PM

Decided to buy it, next step is trying to not totally mess up installing it, if anyone wants to come help out beers on me haha!

axmea? · 05-04-2016, 02:46 AM

This is one where the money you pay someone else to do it is worth every penny. You can always learn how to adjust to your liking without having to install it yourself. It was hard for me to fit underneath. I tried and and was a pain in the arse so I stopped and said where's the darn checkbook.

birdman71 · 05-04-2016, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

This is one where the money you pay someone else to do it is worth every penny. You can always learn how to adjust to your liking without having to install it yourself. It was hard for me to fit underneath. I tried and and was a pain in the arse so I stopped and said where's the darn checkbook.

That's what I do for most of my mechanical/bigger installs. I'll drop it off at lunch and come back and pick it up before my shop closes. I get the job done correctly and efficiently and I got to work while that was being done to be able to try and make up for the $$$ spent that day at the shop

littlejuanito · 05-04-2016, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

This is one where the money you pay someone else to do it is worth every penny. You can always learn how to adjust to your liking without having to install it yourself. It was hard for me to fit underneath. I tried and and was a pain in the arse so I stopped and said where's the darn checkbook.

I have one sitting in my garage waiting to be installed as I refuse to do this myself. Where in Cali did you get yours installed?

CM370z · 05-19-2016, 03:24 PM

The install really isn't all that bad, if any of you need help, give me a hollar

birdman71 · 05-19-2016, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CM370z

The install really isn't all that bad, if any of you need help, give me a hollar

Do you have the RJM v3.1 that just came out or did you install the v2.1?

The v3.1 according to a friend of mine too like an hour and a half to install and that was with a couple longer than intended beer breaks lol

I am going to probably be buying the RJM v3.1 clutch pedal and the RJM MSC

CM370z · 05-19-2016, 08:08 PM

I have the v2, I heard the v3 is much easier to install. I also installed a v1 on a buddy's 350z. That one took 5 hours of frustration

littlejuanito · 05-19-2016, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CM370z

The install really isn't all that bad, if any of you need help, give me a hollar

I definitively need help if you don't mind

I bought ver 3.1 and I'm waiting to install it

CM370z · 05-20-2016, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlejuanito

I definitively need help if you don't mind

I bought ver 3.1 and I'm waiting to install it

Shoot me a PM and let's figure something out!

BeemaaZ · 05-20-2016, 02:42 AM

Our cars already have clutch issues to begin with.

Let's avoid any future problems and let the pro (or CM370z) install the kit for you.

I did install mine, a lot of swearing during install and back pain the next few days. Months later, I ended up replacing the master cylinder due to poor installation.

Lesson learnt.

birdman71 · 05-20-2016, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

Our cars already have clutch issues to begin with.

Let's avoid any future problems and let the pro (or CM370z) install the kit for you.

I did install mine, a lot of swearing during install and back pain the next few days. Months later, I ended up replacing the master cylinder due to poor installation.
Lesson learnt.

Right?
That's why I'm going to do the RJM master slave cylinder as well with the purchase of the v3.1 pedal

CM370z · 05-20-2016, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

Our cars already have clutch issues to begin with.

Let's avoid any future problems and let the pro (or CM370z) install the kit for you.

I did install mine, a lot of swearing during install and back pain the next few days. Months later, I ended up replacing the master cylinder due to poor installation.

Lesson learnt.

I agree. I think most people ignore the last steps RJM include that deals with tuning the clutch pedal. Your master cylinder probably blew due to improper placement/adjustment of the two sensors on the pedal. Those sensors control how much clutch fluid is allowed into the master cylinder and if screwed on at the wrong depth, the master cylinder will have an improper amount of fluid in it, which will cause the already weak mechanism to prematurely fail.

04-10-2016, 12:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
nfcsouth02 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: U.S. Posts: 34 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	RJM Clutch Kit Hello, I have a few questions regarding the RJM clutch kit, first of all just wondering overall is it worth it? What are the pros and cons how much of an upgrade is it really? Next if I did decide to purchase it are there any good body shops in the San Diego area that are familiar with installing these? Thanks in advance!

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nfcsouth02 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: U.S. Posts: 34 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Decided to buy it, next step is trying to not totally mess up installing it, if anyone wants to come help out beers on me haha! Dbeckwith likes this. Last edited by nfcsouth02; 04-15-2016 at 10:53 PM.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	This is one where the money you pay someone else to do it is worth every penny. You can always learn how to adjust to your liking without having to install it yourself. It was hard for me to fit underneath. I tried and and was a pain in the arse so I stopped and said where's the darn checkbook. GaleForce, BeemaaZ, littlejuanito and 1 others like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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CM370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Riverside Posts: 409 Drives: Nismuse Rep Power: 26	The install really isn't all that bad, if any of you need help, give me a hollar littlejuanito, birdman71 and Dbeckwith like this. __________________ Motordyne \| Fast Intentions \| Berk \| Stillen \| Amuse \| Nismo \| Ferrada \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Airlift \| SPL \| EcuTek

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CM370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Riverside Posts: 409 Drives: Nismuse Rep Power: 26	I have the v2, I heard the v3 is much easier to install. I also installed a v1 on a buddy's 350z. That one took 5 hours of frustration BeemaaZ and birdman71 like this. __________________ Motordyne \| Fast Intentions \| Berk \| Stillen \| Amuse \| Nismo \| Ferrada \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Airlift \| SPL \| EcuTek

04-10-2016, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dbeckwith Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 107 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 10	Its highly suggested to install yourself, so you know how to tune it if you aren't completely happy with the engagement settings. The guide really does walk you through everything. Pros: smoother shifts wider engagement window (ability to use more of the pedal throw, safely) Customizable to fit your needs Changes angle compared to stock clutch pedal, and I believe is easier on your CSC. (even when you regularly press clutch to the floor) Cons: ? Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

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BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 508	RJM Clutch Kit Our cars already have clutch issues to begin with. Let's avoid any future problems and let the pro (or CM370z) install the kit for you. I did install mine, a lot of swearing during install and back pain the next few days. Months later, I ended up replacing the master cylinder due to poor installation. Lesson learnt. __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here

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