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

Evil Sports · 07-27-2011, 05:51 AM

I have been running with NO spring and really got dialed in with the clutch. Im concerned that if I put nicks spring in Im gonna have to refigure out how to drive this thing again.
Has anyone just left the spring out? is there any obvious reason not to leave it out.

MattP725 · 07-27-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdezz

I have my spring here in NY and I have yet to attempt an install- is there a step by step guide somewhere with pics and or video? The car is brand new and Im hesitant to F - it up.

MD

There is a picture of the assembly on the first page of the thread but it isn't needed... I pulled the C clip and pin (pedal fully depressed) in a suit right after work and it was 5 min max. Didn't need to shave anything and had no problem with assembly.

Unlike everyone else I don't think the feel is DRASTICALLY different however it gives me just enough that I can acurately feel the engagement. This is most important in the lower gears where the torque curve can really make you look foolish with a passenger in the car.

Like others have said, best mod for the money.

MattP725 · 07-27-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Sports

I have been running with NO spring and really got dialed in with the clutch. Im concerned that if I put nicks spring in Im gonna have to refigure out how to drive this thing again.
Has anyone just left the spring out? is there any obvious reason not to leave it out.

This was addressed at the beginning of the thread.

ZeeingAround · 07-27-2011, 11:06 AM

Going to try this tonight.

Drex · 07-29-2011, 12:00 AM

finally got around to installing the spring. love it. the clutch feels 100% better

NewYorkJon34 · 07-29-2011, 03:29 PM

Installed mine today, def a pita. Took about 20-30 min, I only removed the bottom pin set. It's a cool mod, shifting feels better, not as "overboosted" as before.

bluenoser · 08-04-2011, 06:13 PM

Is there interest in another group buy for replacement springs? I missed out on the first one but found a spring supplier that has suitable softer springs that will work. The pricing is much better with higher quantity but I don't want to get stuck with a bunch of these.

bluenoser · 08-05-2011, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluenoser

Is there interest in another group buy for replacement springs? I missed out on the first one but found a spring supplier that has suitable softer springs that will work. The pricing is much better with higher quantity but I don't want to get stuck with a bunch of these.

nevermind. I found a single at Fastenal (p/n 0166722) that should do the trick

UPDATE (08/11/11): This Fastenal spring doesn't fit correctly so don't buy it for this....

CBRich · 08-05-2011, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluenoser

nevermind. I found a single at Fastenal (p/n 0166722) that should do the trick

Good find. Let us know if it fits and works correctly.

perlz · 08-06-2011, 11:50 PM

Installed the new spring today. Certainly is an improvement on the action of the clutch pedal.

Easy removal of the lower pin. Used a pair of vice-grips on the head of the pin to ease it out, prevented the pin from falling behind the kick panel. Used the vice-grips to re-install pin, again no issues.

Red__Zed · 08-06-2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluenoser

nevermind. I found a single at Fastenal (p/n 0166722) that should do the trick

Curious as to the results.

Oldschool! · 08-09-2011, 02:46 AM

Hi

Can somebody tell me the wire diameter from the "Group buy Spring"?

Thanks

esfourteen · 08-09-2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldschool!

hi

can somebody tell me the wire diameter from the "group buy spring"?

Thanks

0.148"

ZeeingAround · 08-09-2011, 08:40 PM

Worked great! as said earlier, clutch feel has improved. Recommend this mod to everyone.

V8Killer · 08-11-2011, 07:49 AM

Ya I would love to get my hands on one I was under the impression there were some left over and pm'd esfourteen but no reply.

07-27-2011, 05:51 AM	#211 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 14	I have been running with NO spring and really got dialed in with the clutch. Im concerned that if I put nicks spring in Im gonna have to refigure out how to drive this thing again. Has anyone just left the spring out? is there any obvious reason not to leave it out. __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

07-27-2011, 11:06 AM	#214 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	Going to try this tonight. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

07-29-2011, 12:00 AM	#215 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	finally got around to installing the spring. love it. the clutch feels 100% better __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

07-29-2011, 03:29 PM	#216 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	Installed mine today, def a pita. Took about 20-30 min, I only removed the bottom pin set. It's a cool mod, shifting feels better, not as "overboosted" as before. __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

08-09-2011, 08:40 PM	#224 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	Worked great! as said earlier, clutch feel has improved. Recommend this mod to everyone. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

08-04-2011, 06:13 PM	#217 (permalink)
bluenoser Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 75 Drives: 11 370Z SP KAD 6MT Rep Power: 13	Is there interest in another group buy for replacement springs? I missed out on the first one but found a spring supplier that has suitable softer springs that will work. The pricing is much better with higher quantity but I don't want to get stuck with a bunch of these.

08-06-2011, 11:50 PM	#220 (permalink)
perlz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: socal Posts: 8 Drives: 11 370Z Base PW MT Rep Power: 13	Installed the new spring today. Certainly is an improvement on the action of the clutch pedal. Easy removal of the lower pin. Used a pair of vice-grips on the head of the pin to ease it out, prevented the pin from falling behind the kick panel. Used the vice-grips to re-install pin, again no issues.

08-09-2011, 02:46 AM	#222 (permalink)
Oldschool! Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 10 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Hi Can somebody tell me the wire diameter from the "Group buy Spring"? Thanks

08-11-2011, 07:49 AM	#225 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 16	Ya I would love to get my hands on one I was under the impression there were some left over and pm'd esfourteen but no reply. __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

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