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

djpathfinder · 06-12-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

if i order a second one will it make my clutch feel 2x as good as just 1 clutch spring?

Order 4 and it'll feellike stock.

esfourteen · 06-12-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Order 4 and it'll feellike stock.

i bought 20 for myself, making some moon shoes.

tranceformer · 06-12-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

i bought 20 for myself, making some moon shoes.

homemade nike shox?

Evil Sports · 06-12-2011, 02:04 PM

late to the party

, PM sent

esfourteen · 06-12-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

homemade nike shox?

i just really want to be able to dunk

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

late to the party

, PM sent

replied!

Evil Sports · 06-13-2011, 11:01 AM

I removed the spring and reattached the holder just so I dont lose any of the parts

Its not a bad thing to have it attached with out the spring right? I cant see how it would be.

esfourteen · 06-13-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

I removed the spring and reattached the holder just so I dont lose any of the parts

Its not a bad thing to have it attached with out the spring right? I cant see how it would be.

nope thats fine, you can leave it with no spring at all in fact. The point of replacing the spring is to get rid of the "dead" pedal at the top and to add the lateral support back that the stock spring/assembly provided.

modme · 06-13-2011, 12:38 PM

Just got my spring! Thanks a bunch esfourteen!!!!!!!

Evil Sports · 06-13-2011, 01:44 PM

Just tested it without the spring, Wow what a difference. Just like others I wonder what Nissan was thinking with this design.
The thing about leaving it in there with No spring is it will creek and make some noise when you press it sometimes. but I can live with it till ES4 sends me my upgrade

Evil Sports · 06-13-2011, 04:59 PM

My helpful hint, use a Zip tie to hold down the clutch peddle then you have both hands free.

esfourteen · 06-13-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

My helpful hint, use a Zip tie to hold down the clutch peddle then you have both hands free.

good tip for those who can't fit in there entirely with both hands free

svt to 370z · 06-13-2011, 07:06 PM

just got home from work and had mine in the mail. I am going to put it on tomorrow i'll let everyone know how it goes.

christian370z · 06-13-2011, 10:42 PM

Are there any good guides to show a step by step installation of these springs?

esfourteen · 06-13-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Are there any good guides to show a step by step installation of these springs?

These is the image one of the G forum members "inTgr8r" did:

There is a small C clip at the end of the pin on the bottom of the assembly, use a small flat head or needle nose pliers to remove this clip, it spins freely on the pin so just spin it around until its facing the proper direction to pull/pop it off.

Press the clutch pedal in, this will remove the tension on the spring and the pin, use a pair of pliers to push the pin out as far as you can, then grab it from the other end with the pliers and wiggle the pin out.

Once the pin is out, the assembly can be removed, it should fall out with the stock spring.

The top of the assembly will remain in, this has a rod on the end of it, and a small spring will likely still be attached to this because of the grease.

Place the black cup into the top of the new spring and the bottom of the assembly into the bottom of the spring, ensure the small black spring is still on the rod, if not just stick it in the top of the black cup.

Press the clutch pedal in again and then install the entire assembly onto the top part that is still there, slide it over the rod (thats what she said). Push the bottom onto the clutch pedal mount, it will stay in place.

With the clutch pedal still depressed, slide the pin into the bottom of the assembly, wiggle it/the spring and it should go in pretty easily.

Re-install the c-clip using the needle nose pliers.

I hope this helps!

NewYorkJon34 · 06-13-2011, 11:08 PM

when are you going to be getting more of these springs?

06-12-2011, 02:04 PM	#139 (permalink)
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06-13-2011, 11:01 AM	#141 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 13	I removed the spring and reattached the holder just so I dont lose any of the parts Its not a bad thing to have it attached with out the spring right? I cant see how it would be. __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

06-13-2011, 12:38 PM	#143 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	Just got my spring! Thanks a bunch esfourteen!!!!!!! __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

06-13-2011, 01:44 PM	#144 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 13	Just tested it without the spring, Wow what a difference. Just like others I wonder what Nissan was thinking with this design. The thing about leaving it in there with No spring is it will creek and make some noise when you press it sometimes. but I can live with it till ES4 sends me my upgrade __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

06-13-2011, 04:59 PM	#145 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 13	My helpful hint, use a Zip tie to hold down the clutch peddle then you have both hands free. __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

06-13-2011, 07:06 PM	#147 (permalink)
svt to 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: berea,oh Posts: 139 Drives: 09 red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 13	just got home from work and had mine in the mail. I am going to put it on tomorrow i'll let everyone know how it goes.

06-13-2011, 10:42 PM	#148 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Are there any good guides to show a step by step installation of these springs? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

06-13-2011, 11:08 PM	#150 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	when are you going to be getting more of these springs? __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

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