I was thinking yesterday about what issues I may run into if I modify my clutch pedal so that it can only go down so far. Basically, the clutch engagement on an R is very high so it doesn't need to go anywhere as close to the floor as the pedal currently allows. I was think about some way to have an adjustabe stopper behind the pedal to a point that allows me to only go a little past the engagement point even when my adrenalin is going during racing. Some time during racing (on the track of course) I will push the clutch in too far.

Anyway as anyone else done this? Are there any issues that will arise by not allowing the pedal to travel all the way down?

 

All I have to say is "Damn thats a good idea." I have been thinking the same thing ever since I read an article that described shifting in a Miata with the clutch only 1/4 of the way in.

 

frankly, i don't think it's a very good idea. every time i mash gears, it's because i've not depressed the clutch pedal far enough.

however, just get your *** on your floorboard, and look at the lever mechanism. not too difficult (well, that is, if you don't have a problem laying under your dash for a period of time, and say, maybe modifying/welding in a stop plate) to do what you're talking about.

D

 

Listen to D man...he scares me.

 

man, i've got that comment before.... dunno why...

 

Well I figured this might help the mashing gear thing. For example, I will do that occassionally when trying to shift as fast as possible and maybe the pedal isn't down far enough. That is another reason I thought the stopper would help. Basically, I would always put the pedal past engagement since I would push it as far as the new stop would allow.

Does that make sense?

 

there is already an adjustment screw up there. happens to be just a blank bolt for ITR's... for normal tegs, it's a clutch switch for cruise control. i was initially under the impression that you wanted a stop from it traveling all the way to the floor.

adjust that bolt if you wish, and you could put in a longer bolt in there. eventually, too much of a stop, would act as if you were riding the clutch with your foot, ie, additional clutch wear.

give it a try, it's your friction plate.

D

 

If the pedal isn't pushed down all the way, or ALMOST all the way, the master cylinder won't push the full amount of brake fluid to the slave, and the clutch won't engage all the way.

 

It was those shirtless header pics that scared me.

 

Does that mean you should mess with that bolt?

 

D,

Sorry, sounds like I confused you. Yes, I was looking to stop the clutch from travelling all the way to the floor.

So Mike,

Are you saying that everytime we shift the clutch should go all the way to the floor?

 

Hyper 165: "For example, I will do that occassionally when trying to shift as fast as possible and maybe the pedal isn't down far enough. That is another reason I thought the stopper would help. Basically, I would always put the pedal past engagement since I would push it as far as the new stop would allow."

so, now you want to limit the travel of you clutch pedal even more? WTF are you thinking.

Ross: sorry to scare you.

Swerve: mess with the bolt if you wish, it will just limit the ammount the clutch pedal travels back up to the engaged position

Mike K is on the ball.

D

sorry bout that - damn refresh button....


[Modified by D, 3:52 PM 7/6/2001]

 

Hey Swerve quit ****** with your car, ya damn rookie

 

some mechanic adjusted my friends clutch pedal on his Si. It's much shorter than before but the downside is that his cruise control doesnt work anymore. How can i adjust this so that the cruise control will properly function?

 

This is actually a really old racing trick, and you can still find a bunch of vintage racers with blocks of wook screwed to the back of their clutch pedal. However, with the technology involved in the transmission of most modern cars (especially one like the R), I personally feel that you would benefit more from modifying your shifting technique than your car. You said it yourself, there's nothing wrong with your car's performance except for your adrenalin. So does the car sound like it needs fixin? Not to me it doesn't. Driver, heel thyself


[Modified by ITR#231, 10:50 PM 7/6/2001]

 

to fix the cruise control you just need to readjust the clutch switch ( not the clutch interlock switch, clutch switch is the lower of the two. )

break the nut on the back of it, and either screw the switch in further, or back it out, (depending on how the clutch pedal was adjusted) until it makes correct contact when the clutch pedal is engaged.

easy fix.

D

 

How you liking the gunmetals? any way do listen to D. he really knows his stuff!!!!!

 

love the gunmetals. thanks man.

the RE010's are still holding up also. just had 2 of the tires re-mounted to correct the excessive inner wear.

D

 

They make the very same thing for BMW's it's called a clutch stop. You can see it at http://www.uucmotorwerks.com. I would link it but it's one of those pages where teh url doesn't change as you visit the site.

And from what people say it takes a little to get used to it, but once they do, they love it.