I found that since the clutch engages so far back, its like you dont have to put the clutch to the floor for every shift. I put the clutch down about 2/3 down, and then lift out. Doing this makes the shifts faster and smoother. Is this bad for my clutch?

 

I dont believe so, I think you may have found the engageing point. But correct me if Im wrong.
Thanks!

 

It may or may not be depending on your engagment point. Estimating where 2/3's of the way is is going to get you into trouble over time. Instead, make a clutch pedal limiting spacer to limit pedal travel to a defined amount that is past the disengagement point. There is a DIY which will basically allow you to do what you are doing but in a more reproduceable manner. https://g35driver.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-forced-induction-diy/168519-diy-clutch-pedal-remedy.html

 

It's a great DIY too!

 

^^^ huh???

I have no clue what you guys said and that other thread I don't get what it exactly does.

I too don't push the clutch all the way to the floor but about half way (or 2/3's i don't know) where I can throw my shifts smoothly and when I let up on the clutch, it engages. I'm pretty sure I found the engagement point.

 

I just do what comes natural. After driving manual for so long, it's 2nd-nature. So yes, normal driving, the clutch hardly ever goes all the way to the floor. Mostly only when I'm engaging 1st and reverse....

 

why involve the guessing game when it's a simple DIY

...and cheapest

 

The DIY shows you how to add a spacer, so it reaches a stop point at ~2/3's of the normal clutch travel. Then there is no guessing involved. If you look at the clutch pedal assembly for 30 seconds you would understand how this works

 

i noticed on my 04 that although full engagement occurs at about 1/2
clutch-out, the clutch progressively engages from about 1/4 off the
floor. it just requires more pedal movement vs some other cars.

i clutch-in to the floor or very close to it. otherwise the gear box
wants to grind some times.