light clutch pedal?

boosted180 · 07-13-2009, 04:35 PM

this link has instructions, but SKIP the part on removing the fork that's at the end of the rod. it is NOT necessary to remove the fork.

Clutch Adjustment - Nissan 350Z & 370Z Wiki

simply loosen the locknut behind the fork. then turn the rod counter clockwise (you are "screwing the rod into the fork". for me it took about 3 1/2 turns. CCW to engage earlier, CW to engage later (further up). then re-tighten the lock nut (12mm), and test drive.

the gas pedal was fabricated out of thin aluminum sheet metal. i used 3/4" blocks of wood underneath the aluminum sheet to raise the pedal height. drill one hole on top and one on bottom of the sheet of aluminum (with wood blocks underneath acting as spacers) and bolt it to the existing gas pedal. use counter-sink screws to have the head of the screws flush with the surface. the brake and clutch pedals were from an aftermarket kit (dont remember the name). it's been on my subaru for years, and my 240sx before that.

RCGsupra · 08-01-2009, 01:54 PM

Is that locknut pretty tough to loosen? I was putting some pretty good force on it and it wouldn't budge. Also, it seemed like that pin/bracket was strting to flex and I didn't want to force anything.

mspeasl · 08-01-2009, 09:59 PM

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tonybui · 02-28-2011, 11:52 PM

Anyone done this? Please give ur opinion on how it feels after the adjustment

1slow370 · 03-01-2011, 03:37 AM

only thing you have to be careful with in adjusting the clutch pedal is overstroking the master and slave if you push it to the floor.

SmallermouseZ · 04-03-2012, 11:38 PM

man i need mine adjusted too. it engages right at the top. U think the dealer would charge me to adjust it? or should i just do it myself?

chii370 · 06-07-2014, 01:53 PM

i did this. confused me a bit. All it really did was make the clutch peddle throw shorter. So it FEELS like its engaging earlier, but im 99% sure its not. Instead of a really long almost truck like OEM clutch throw it shortens it up by quite a bit. On the plus side regardless of if its actually changing clutch engagement or not it FEELS much better. Feels like a proper sports car clutch now. a little more firm, and much easier to shift. just did it today, so havent gotten to see if it will end up making my car implode over time yet.

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07-13-2009, 04:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
boosted180 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: long beach Posts: 188 Drives: '09 370z sport 6m Rep Power: 15	this link has instructions, but SKIP the part on removing the fork that's at the end of the rod. it is NOT necessary to remove the fork. Clutch Adjustment - Nissan 350Z & 370Z Wiki simply loosen the locknut behind the fork. then turn the rod counter clockwise (you are "screwing the rod into the fork". for me it took about 3 1/2 turns. CCW to engage earlier, CW to engage later (further up). then re-tighten the lock nut (12mm), and test drive. the gas pedal was fabricated out of thin aluminum sheet metal. i used 3/4" blocks of wood underneath the aluminum sheet to raise the pedal height. drill one hole on top and one on bottom of the sheet of aluminum (with wood blocks underneath acting as spacers) and bolt it to the existing gas pedal. use counter-sink screws to have the head of the screws flush with the surface. the brake and clutch pedals were from an aftermarket kit (dont remember the name). it's been on my subaru for years, and my 240sx before that.

08-01-2009, 01:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
RCGsupra Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Is that locknut pretty tough to loosen? I was putting some pretty good force on it and it wouldn't budge. Also, it seemed like that pin/bracket was strting to flex and I didn't want to force anything.

02-28-2011, 11:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	Anyone done this? Please give ur opinion on how it feels after the adjustment

04-03-2012, 11:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
SmallermouseZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 368 Drives: 2012pw 6mt sport/nav Rep Power: 13	man i need mine adjusted too. it engages right at the top. U think the dealer would charge me to adjust it? or should i just do it myself?

06-07-2014, 01:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 15	i did this. confused me a bit. All it really did was make the clutch peddle throw shorter. So it FEELS like its engaging earlier, but im 99% sure its not. Instead of a really long almost truck like OEM clutch throw it shortens it up by quite a bit. On the plus side regardless of if its actually changing clutch engagement or not it FEELS much better. Feels like a proper sports car clutch now. a little more firm, and much easier to shift. just did it today, so havent gotten to see if it will end up making my car implode over time yet.