Review: RJM AFP Clutch Pedal System

Ryan @ RJM · 01-15-2017, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo

Thanks for the quick response Ryan. I also just sent an email which you can ignore.
So are you saying that vibration in the clutch pedal is normal? It gets stronger as the RPMs get higher.

Some people seem to notice more vibration then others which I can only attribute to some clutch setups having more harmonics/vibration at the pressure plate then others. When I install them locally doing before/after test drives it's typically not very noticeable but some increase is normal as the oem pedal was numbing down the whole clutch system feel with a stiff spring damper. These cars do have a lot of vibration thru the drivetrain in general and aren't exactly what I'd call smooth at higher rpm's so the vibration you're feeling isn't caused at all by the pedal or bad setup... You're just now feeling for the first time how much vibration is normally present in the clutch/transmission on these cars.

redondoaveb · 06-21-2017, 08:21 PM

OK, I just got my car back with the new pedal assembly and it truly made a night and day difference. Launches are easy and smooth. First to second gear shifts are as smooth as butter. It really made the car so much more enjoyable to drive. Thank you Ryan for seeing a problem that needed attention and making a quality product that fills this need.

Zthirty4NISMO · 01-15-2017, 05:13 PM

The pedal definitely produces a very noticeable amount of NVH. This is my only gripe on the product. I had thought the gearshift was bad at high rpms but this is more so at any point in the rev range.

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rambo · 01-15-2017, 05:35 PM

Just went back out to test drive again and all i can say is wow! As everyone else has mentioned, it's the same as all other clutches and I'm very satisfied!
Definitely a great product and I'm glad I finally installed it.

V1H · 05-14-2019, 03:33 AM

Dear Ryan @ RJM, just wanted to raise my high interest in a RHD version of your famed Rev3.3 AFP Clutch Pedal System.
You may remember, I am the guy who helped you with photos to develop a RHD version of your HD CMC Rev2, back then.

My current combo of RJM HD CMC Rev2, ZSpeed HD CSC, and CompetitionClutch Stage 2 Street 2100 gives me a terribly stiff and heavy pedal feel with very early and narrow engagement, often jerky/sticky predal travel. And stop-and-go is a PITA.
I hope your pedal assy can easy my problem.

Best wishes
René

Bandit_Kaine · 05-29-2019, 08:18 PM

Has anyone had an issue when installing this pedal where the clutch does not engage?

I just finished install of v3.3 and followed all the instructions (except the clevis end upgrade, i left the stock one on) and when i put the car into first gear and release the clutch it seemed to be engaging fine.

I went out for a quick test drive, however it may not have been fully engaging, as it was slipping soon after, about 0.5 miles into my drive the clutch is not engaging at all, i put car in 1st gear and fully release clutch and car won't roll.

I adjusted the upper brown switch to such a way that it would be pressed just slightly as the pedal was fully released.

is there any adjustment for clutch engagement i should be looking at?

V1H · 05-30-2019, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit_Kaine

Has anyone had an issue when installing this pedal where the clutch does not engage?

I just finished install of v3.3 and followed all the instructions (except the clevis end upgrade, i left the stock one on) and when i put the car into first gear and release the clutch it seemed to be engaging fine.

I went out for a quick test drive, however it may not have been fully engaging, as it was slipping soon after, about 0.5 miles into my drive the clutch is not engaging at all, i put car in 1st gear and fully release clutch and car won't roll.

I adjusted the upper brown switch to such a way that it would be pressed just slightly as the pedal was fully released.

is there any adjustment for clutch engagement i should be looking at?

You may have to adjust your master cylinder rod lenght. Basically the position at which your clevis end is held in place with the nut
Best wishes

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dimmaz · 05-18-2020, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V1H

Dear Ryan @ RJM, just wanted to raise my high interest in a RHD version of your famed Rev3.3 AFP Clutch Pedal System.
You may remember, I am the guy who helped you with photos to develop a RHD version of your HD CMC Rev2, back then.

My current combo of RJM HD CMC Rev2, ZSpeed HD CSC, and CompetitionClutch Stage 2 Street 2100 gives me a terribly stiff and heavy pedal feel with very early and narrow engagement, often jerky/sticky predal travel. And stop-and-go is a PITA.
I hope your pedal assy can easy my problem.

Best wishes
René

Hi [mention]Ryan RJM [/mention] Just a follow up on the initial request from [mention]V1H [/mention], has there been any further development on a RHD version?

When we spoke about a year ago you were finishing up on a prototype for testing. Please let us know as we are very keen to get this product.

Thanks

06-21-2017, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,382 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684376	OK, I just got my car back with the new pedal assembly and it truly made a night and day difference. Launches are easy and smooth. First to second gear shifts are as smooth as butter. It really made the car so much more enjoyable to drive. Thank you Ryan for seeing a problem that needed attention and making a quality product that fills this need. Ryan @ RJM likes this.

01-15-2017, 05:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zthirty4NISMO Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Dakota Posts: 221 Drives: DRKNITE Rep Power: 12	The pedal definitely produces a very noticeable amount of NVH. This is my only gripe on the product. I had thought the gearshift was bad at high rpms but this is more so at any point in the rev range. Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO #0543 - Magnetic Black on Black on Black Always Dry \|\| AROSPEED \|\| Covercraft \|\| CoverKing \|\| EVO-R \|\| Fast Intentions \|\| FilterMag \|\| NISMO \|\| ONEighty \|\| Prismatic Powders \|\| RJM Performance \|\| The370Z.com \|\| Trackspec \|\| ZSPEC Design \|\| ZSPEED Performance \|\| Z1 Motorsports \|\| Panaflex Carbon Ceramic Tint

01-15-2017, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
rambo Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 92 Drives: 14 370z Sport/Tourin Rep Power: 10	Just went back out to test drive again and all i can say is wow! As everyone else has mentioned, it's the same as all other clutches and I'm very satisfied! Definitely a great product and I'm glad I finally installed it. Ryan @ RJM likes this.

05-14-2019, 03:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
V1H Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 244 Drives: 2013 370Z-TT GT Edt Rep Power: 3368	Dear Ryan @ RJM, just wanted to raise my high interest in a RHD version of your famed Rev3.3 AFP Clutch Pedal System. You may remember, I am the guy who helped you with photos to develop a RHD version of your HD CMC Rev2, back then. My current combo of RJM HD CMC Rev2, ZSpeed HD CSC, and CompetitionClutch Stage 2 Street 2100 gives me a terribly stiff and heavy pedal feel with very early and narrow engagement, often jerky/sticky predal travel. And stop-and-go is a PITA. I hope your pedal assy can easy my problem. Best wishes René __________________ 501 BHP, 590 Nm (422 rwhp) *AAM* TT+I/Plenum\|*CJM* S1 FRS\|*C/Clutch* Stage 2\|*RJM* CMC\|*ZSpeed* CSC\|Z1 Oil cooler\|*Motordyne* Turbo ShockWave)))\|*Torqen* Coilovers\|*Stanceparts* AirCups\|*Amuse* bodykit\|*GReddy\|AEM\|ONEighty\|Mishimoto\|STILLEN\|Eibach\|SPL\|B&M\|Radium\|EcuTek\|BC Forged* RS45

05-29-2019, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bandit_Kaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Age: 35 Posts: 224 Drives: 16-370Z Nismo-PW-MT Rep Power: 14	Has anyone had an issue when installing this pedal where the clutch does not engage? I just finished install of v3.3 and followed all the instructions (except the clevis end upgrade, i left the stock one on) and when i put the car into first gear and release the clutch it seemed to be engaging fine. I went out for a quick test drive, however it may not have been fully engaging, as it was slipping soon after, about 0.5 miles into my drive the clutch is not engaging at all, i put car in 1st gear and fully release clutch and car won't roll. I adjusted the upper brown switch to such a way that it would be pressed just slightly as the pedal was fully released. is there any adjustment for clutch engagement i should be looking at? __________________

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