Paddles are fun. :hello:

If you try to DIY and can't do it, I'd do it for you for a six pack.

The key is not to struggle. Just let it happen.

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Really, just pull the retaining clip with needle nose pliers. Then, push the clutch pedal back and use your flat head screwdriver to pry the pin out. Once you get it started you should be able to pull it all the way out, then carefully remove the assembly.

Verify you like the pedal feel without the spring, then remove the top part of the assembly (so the spring guide isn't dangling).

Thanks guys! Hey chuck ill let you know!

I'm not sure how this thread got derailed to talk about the clutch helper spring, but the OP was asking about jerkiness from 1 to 2, which is unrelated to the helper spring issue (which to me, is all about better clutch feel in 1st when starting from a stop).

The jerkiness from 1-2 is because he's probably trying to shift fast at lower RPM. In order not to be jerky, you need to shift slower from 1-2 when your RPM are low ( <3K or so). Above 4K and you can shift as fast as you want with no jerkiness. Basically, drive slow -> shift slow, drive fast -> shift fast.

It's also easier to modulate the clutch switching gears with the spring out. You can feel everything a little better.

Actually feeling the clutch helps with shifts. 1-2 can be jerky if you are letting the clutch out too quickly.

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More feel = better operation.

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Barely-There makes it feel more natural.

What i don't get is... If your explanation is the solution to jerking sensation when shifting? Then this is the most pointless issue on the forum. Any car shifted at high RPM has torque jerk. Why is this being singled out on the Z??? Clutch feel is definitely more of a performance issue vs so called "jerky-shifting"

Just jerk it.

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Jerk is a result of user error. If the combination of clutch and lever operation is not smooth, you will jerk. You basically become a jerker if you can't do it smooth. 1-2, jerkin' all the time.

Removal of the helper spring allows one to be smooth, which helps in preventing jerk.

Not saying you can't shift jerk free with the OEM spring, but it's much easier and more consistent without it.

So is it possible the user is a jerk? I mean...:wtf2:
Maybe it's just me, but I kinda like the jerky 1-2 feeling.

Without proper clutch application you can jerk the car. But i didn't find the Z to have excessive jerkiness there. Just a very mild one. I jerk more when shifting from high up in the ranges over low 2500 rpm shifts.

:iagree: I rather jerk the car when driving aggressive. Moar fun!!!!!