Different Clutch Engagement After Tire Change

KERMIT · 02-24-2013, 03:26 PM

What I see most often is the tech rev the engine and slip the clutch to get it on the lift "cautiously". Many of them don't drive a stick well and will not admit that fact in the "shop"

It's less likely that they took it for a joyride.

jbrueshaber · 02-26-2013, 09:26 PM

Just to let everyone know the clutch actually feels normal after warming the car up and driving it after about 10 minutes. It just feels "spongy" at first. That really is the best way to describe it. I have called Gwinnett Nissan, and they too say it sounds like the CSC. I have an appointment to bleed the clutch. Sounds like quite the PITA, and I do not want to void my warranty by messing something up. So I am just going to let them do it. Thanks again for everyone's input!!!!

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Like Spohn said

I have the exact same tire set up ... no issues. I love these tires for the price

Yeah, the tires are awesome! Really enjoying them.

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Originally Posted by danegrey

I have always used Capital Nissan and not had any problems, if you call or go ask for Doug.

Thanks for the heads up. I will keep them in mind too.

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Originally Posted by KERMIT

What I see most often is the tech rev the engine and slip the clutch to get it on the lift "cautiously". Many of them don't drive a stick well and will not admit that fact in the "shop"

It's less likely that they took it for a joyride.

Of course I automatically assume the worse when I noticed the problem. I have dealt with this tire shop on a number of occasions, so I don't think they would do anything to my car, and I totally agree. Most techs are horrible at driving manuals. Lol!

MR.nismo · 03-19-2013, 05:13 AM

Look at the clutch pedal. There is a spring/piston assembly on top of the pedal. What it does is helps when engaging the clutch by helping (it's like giving a boost) you pushing on the pedal. It only works for the first (20% to 30%) of the clutch level travel. If you press it by hand you can see, it only helps you with the initial push of the cluth pedal, after that is just leg power. When releasing the clutch is has an effect thus giving you an "inconsistent feel". I removed mine, the pedal feels now a bit harder but is always consistent.
I could be wrong, but that help my "inconsistent clutch engagement".

03-19-2013, 05:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 51 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	Is not the clutch. Look at the clutch pedal. There is a spring/piston assembly on top of the pedal. What it does is helps when engaging the clutch by helping (it's like giving a boost) you pushing on the pedal. It only works for the first (20% to 30%) of the clutch level travel. If you press it by hand you can see, it only helps you with the initial push of the cluth pedal, after that is just leg power. When releasing the clutch is has an effect thus giving you an "inconsistent feel". I removed mine, the pedal feels now a bit harder but is always consistent. I could be wrong, but that help my "inconsistent clutch engagement". __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

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02-24-2013, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 14	What I see most often is the tech rev the engine and slip the clutch to get it on the lift "cautiously". Many of them don't drive a stick well and will not admit that fact in the "shop" It's less likely that they took it for a joyride.