EDIT: Pics and more detailed writeup 7/16

There is a DIY for doing this on 2nd gen cars that I ran across by accident; after reading the rave reviews I wanted to do it on my first gen sedan. The original thread (https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-diy...t-feeling.html) offers possible explanations for what this spring does, but the general consensus is that it is a buffer that makes it difficult to tell where the engagement point is.

I did this on my sedan, and the clutch feel is much less linear, but in a good way; you can actually feel the engagement point.

I have not had any problems with any of the mods described. However, your mileage may vary. I am by no means an expert and will not be responsible if you start having problems.




To remove the assembly, unclip the two sensors, remove the cotter pin on the adjustment barrel, remove the two nuts and one screw (circled red). After you get the assembly out, removing the spring is a matter of pulling out two cotter pins. After reinstalling, the pedal may have a little play at the top. Adjust the cruise control sensor (circled blue) so that it presses down slightly when the pedal is depressed. Don't go overboard or you could be slipping your clutch.

I also recommend adjusting the pedal travel to lower the clutch pedal, as you will realize after doing this mod that for a large part of the pedal travel the clutch is already disengaged. This is done by turning the silver rod (circled blue) that connects the pedal to the master cylinder. Again, don't go overboard. Mine is slightly higher than my brake pedal.

 

Glad you where able to do the mod successfully I really like the difference it makes. I've done the mod to another coupe on the forum. As far as I know, you are the only other person who has done the mod.

 

Thanks to you and InTgr8r for pioneering this mod.

 

hi. i've just made this fix for my 1gen! it amazing!!! i drove my car for 1,5 year with embarrasing jumping starts... now its over! its the best mod for our cars!

also i got this little play on the top of clutch pedal. how can it be removed?

 

What do you mean the clutch pedal is less linear? Interestedin potentially doing this mod!

 

in for pics and a full review

 

never knew about this but I dont think i ever stalled in 5 years of ownership

 

i didnt stall too, but it was hardest MT car i have driven, and i have driven lots of cars (in europe almost every not luxury type car is MT). all my passangers always were laughing at me becouse they thought that my skills at driving stick got bad, and i couldnt say anything. now its over, car drives like normal MT you can feel when the clutch is grabbing, what was almost impossible earlier...

 

so it's just the outer spring that's removed? how hard is it to do this?

 

the rod that attaches the pedal to the master cylinder can be adjusted to change pedal height. general consensus is not to go too low, i'm just above my brake pedal.

unfortunately i deleted my original pics. i'll see if i can take a few more. this mod is very easy to do and i highly recommend it. the spring keeps you from being able to feel the engagement point of the clutch; without it, you have a better feel of what the car is doing.

 

you can also adjust the cruise control sensor so that it presses on the pedal just a little bit. pics coming in a few mins.

 

added pics and edited first post

 

is it recommended to remove the clutch assembly?

 

i'm pretty sure it's necessary to be able to reach the spring.