Review: RJM AFP Clutch Pedal System

jpkirk · 06-05-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Yoga, start NOW

Not sure I would be able to bring off the yoga pants.

madwi · 06-05-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

Not sure I would be able to bring off the yoga pants.

ivtec07 · 06-06-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Hope you find someone to lend a hand. It really is a very straight forward install though. I was nervous about ripping into the clutch items myself at first but when I got going, it was a breeze. Climbing in and out from under the dash 20 times sucked the worst. I am a fat *** too so that did not help the situation either

TL;DR If this fat, old man can do it, so can you.

Haha thanks for the vote of confidence. My mechanical knowledge goes as far as installing pads and rotors...so I'm definitely not a pro, but if the hardest part is getting in and out from under the dash, maybe I might just give it a go.

JARblue · 06-06-2014, 10:45 AM

Definitely not a difficult install except for the cramped working conditions.

madwi · 06-06-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ivtec07

Haha thanks for the vote of confidence. My mechanical knowledge goes as far as installing pads and rotors...so I'm definitely not a pro, but if the hardest part is getting in and out from under the dash, maybe I might just give it a go.

You'll be fine.

lj909 · 08-20-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 140BPM

About to purchase one to try for myself. Benefits seem to be covered very well in this thread... but... is there any chance this mod will reduce the "tapping" and strange sensations I get through my stock clutch pedal?

These two threads pretty much sum up what I'm talking about:
the370z.com - Clutch Tapping
the370z.com - Clutch Noise

I can't seem to find a definitive cause or solution for this on the forums - some say it's due to the stock pedal, others say it's the CMC/CSC/throwout bearing/shaft issue, and some say it's normal. At least one member said the dealership replaced the clutch assembly and that that fixed it, but it began to happen again after some time.

Honestly, I'm still going to purchase regardless if this upgrade will stop the strange tapping sensation or not. Just curious what to expect. Doesn't seem like anyone else has mentioned this yet as part of the review.

Just finished my install and drive home from my buddies house. WOW! love this new pedal. As far as the tapping feedback, I had it before and I still have it now so, its not the pedal assembly. It must be feedback from the CSC/CMC

Aardwolf · 09-05-2014, 08:43 AM

Recently put this on my car, nothing new to add that hasn't already been said. Awesome product that truly benefits the driver. Most of us had some issue with the stock clutch pedal feel, and most have gotten comfortable with it. However, it doesn't have to be soo touchy and require so much focus to be smooth. Additionally, for taller drivers, this adds to the general comfort of the vehicle by moving the engagement window and starting pedal posistion lower (adjustable of course). Oh, and customer service, top notch.

370zSTL · 09-05-2014, 05:49 PM

just got a black 09 370z sport pkg and installing rjm afp clutch pedal is going to be the first mod.

PS: still waiting for mine

david77845 · 09-09-2014, 10:30 AM

Hi. I installed the rjm clutch pedal as well
And I am lost how to adjust to settings
How do you adjust AFP? Which bolt do I need to loosen or turn? My clutch engages soooo early.
Like less than an inch. This is not normal for sure...
So could someone help me?

40 to 332 · 09-09-2014, 11:39 AM

david 77845 ... I've alerted Ryan at RJM that you're having problems adjusting the pedal assembly. I expect that he'll be in touch with you within the next day or two. Ryan is the best person to provide advice since he designed and manufactures the assembly. You can contact him yourself at ryan@RJMperformance.com.

Ryan @ RJM · 09-09-2014, 06:34 PM

40 to 332 thanks, I've tried to be patient and already emailed David no less then 5 times in the past 3 days on how to adjust what he needs. I've explained it in detail multiple times to answer his questions and directed him to follow the install guide steps but he still hasn't followed my instructions

David, your (5+) emails this afternoon have been replied to... I just got home from work as I work full time days as a Mechanical Engineer in addition to operating RJM and couldn't respond this afternoon.

I outlined exactly what you needed to do in detail in my email to you last night and directed you to the correct section of the install guide to follow on how to raise the friction point by adjusting the clutch rod setting. Now that you've wrongly increased the AFP setting to MAX today instead of adjusting the clutch rod per my emails you'll need to adjust the AFP back down again to be able to get proper disengagement with your factory clutch. This is partly why your engagement is extremely low to borderline not disengaging at all right now. It should be set to between 7 to 8 full turns from fully clockwise as I specified in my email yesterday.

I've directed you in multiple emails to adjust the threaded clutch rod outwards to correct this but at this time I don't believe you've done that so I would highly recommend at this time getting help from a local mechanic, install shop or mechanically minded friend to help you correct the problems that currently exist from not following the installation guides setup instructions carefully.

Respectfully
Ryan@RJM

david77845 · 09-10-2014, 11:48 AM

I got everything settled. I just wanted to know if I got everything right. At this point, the clutch engages a little more than an inch which I believe it is right. AFP was turned c.cwise 7 full turns and the rod is perfect now.
Thank you

370zSTL · 10-02-2014, 06:18 PM

i got mine in mail today, i can't wait until i get to install into my car.

acmethod · 10-02-2014, 07:16 PM

I'm sold. I just ordered. Tried the spring swap, but I still hate the way the stock clutch feels.

Asheth · 10-02-2014, 09:34 PM

Ordered Monday, shipped on Tuesday and should be here Saturday or Monday.

06-06-2014, 10:45 AM	#79 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Definitely not a difficult install except for the cramped working conditions. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-05-2014, 08:43 AM	#82 (permalink)
Aardwolf Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South East Posts: 28 Drives: 370Z Sport/Tour 2011 Rep Power: 10	Recently put this on my car, nothing new to add that hasn't already been said. Awesome product that truly benefits the driver. Most of us had some issue with the stock clutch pedal feel, and most have gotten comfortable with it. However, it doesn't have to be soo touchy and require so much focus to be smooth. Additionally, for taller drivers, this adds to the general comfort of the vehicle by moving the engagement window and starting pedal posistion lower (adjustable of course). Oh, and customer service, top notch. madwi likes this.

09-05-2014, 05:49 PM	#83 (permalink)
370zSTL Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: stl .louis Posts: 9 Drives: nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	just got a black 09 370z sport pkg and installing rjm afp clutch pedal is going to be the first mod. PS: still waiting for mine Aardwolf likes this.

09-09-2014, 06:34 PM	#86 (permalink)
Ryan @ RJM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 345 Drives: 09' G37S Coupe Rep Power: 12	40 to 332 thanks, I've tried to be patient and already emailed David no less then 5 times in the past 3 days on how to adjust what he needs. I've explained it in detail multiple times to answer his questions and directed him to follow the install guide steps but he still hasn't followed my instructions David, your (5+) emails this afternoon have been replied to... I just got home from work as I work full time days as a Mechanical Engineer in addition to operating RJM and couldn't respond this afternoon. I outlined exactly what you needed to do in detail in my email to you last night and directed you to the correct section of the install guide to follow on how to raise the friction point by adjusting the clutch rod setting. Now that you've wrongly increased the AFP setting to MAX today instead of adjusting the clutch rod per my emails you'll need to adjust the AFP back down again to be able to get proper disengagement with your factory clutch. This is partly why your engagement is extremely low to borderline not disengaging at all right now. It should be set to between 7 to 8 full turns from fully clockwise as I specified in my email yesterday. I've directed you in multiple emails to adjust the threaded clutch rod outwards to correct this but at this time I don't believe you've done that so I would highly recommend at this time getting help from a local mechanic, install shop or mechanically minded friend to help you correct the problems that currently exist from not following the installation guides setup instructions carefully. Respectfully Ryan@RJM Presto and JARblue like this. __________________ Home of the A.F.P. Upgraded Clutch Pedal System. Smoother Launches, Smoother Shifts & Improved Clutch Control Like No Other Pedal Mod You've Experianced Before Guaranteed! Visit www.RJMPerformance.com or Email Ryan@RJMPerformance.com Also Don't Forget to Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/RJM-Performance

10-02-2014, 07:16 PM	#89 (permalink)
acmethod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dartmouth Posts: 11 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 11	I'm sold. I just ordered. Tried the spring swap, but I still hate the way the stock clutch feels. madwi likes this.

09-09-2014, 10:30 AM	#84 (permalink)
david77845 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 hyun genc a5 Rep Power: 13	Hi. I installed the rjm clutch pedal as well And I am lost how to adjust to settings How do you adjust AFP? Which bolt do I need to loosen or turn? My clutch engages soooo early. Like less than an inch. This is not normal for sure... So could someone help me?

09-09-2014, 11:39 AM	#85 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 439 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 138	david 77845 ... I've alerted Ryan at RJM that you're having problems adjusting the pedal assembly. I expect that he'll be in touch with you within the next day or two. Ryan is the best person to provide advice since he designed and manufactures the assembly. You can contact him yourself at ryan@RJMperformance.com.

09-10-2014, 11:48 AM	#87 (permalink)
david77845 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 hyun genc a5 Rep Power: 13	I got everything settled. I just wanted to know if I got everything right. At this point, the clutch engages a little more than an inch which I believe it is right. AFP was turned c.cwise 7 full turns and the rod is perfect now. Thank you

10-02-2014, 06:18 PM	#88 (permalink)
370zSTL Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: stl .louis Posts: 9 Drives: nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	i got mine in mail today, i can't wait until i get to install into my car.

10-02-2014, 09:34 PM	#90 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	Ordered Monday, shipped on Tuesday and should be here Saturday or Monday. madwi likes this. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

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