So, after adjusting my clutch by 4 turns the clutch pedal is now at the same height as the brake pedal, but, does this adjustment simply take away some of the play at the top (dead) range of the clutch?

It seems like the distance to disengage the clutch is less, but it seems like it doesn't engage much sooner.

I have to say, I consider myself a pretty good manual transmission driver--on many occasions I have driven cars for the first time and had the clutch mastered by the time I moved it from 1st for the first time. This car, however, simply has a terrible clutch. It honestly reminds me of the 330 I tested some time ago--the clutch engagement was so high I was practically chewing on my knee by the time it engaged. This type of a clutch makes it so difficult to drive smoothly--even after a good bit of practice.


Does anyone else have any suggestions (perhaps more in depth options) for how we can make this clutch catch closer to the floor? The time it takes for the clutch to catch alone probably costs 0.1-0.2 tenths at the track.

Or, does anyone have suggestions about any aftermarket clutch that specifically lowers the engagement point?

Do I need to put another couple of turns into it? But again, will this just decrease the overall throw or make it catch closer to the floor?


JZ

 

I dunno man, in my eyes this clutch is pretty nice. If you are looking for something to use on the track, go aftermarket i guess. I know you shouldnt have to, but this car is not built with the track in mind. But i do agree that is a little bit tought o drive this clutch. I have only had mine since sunday, but I am not that smooth from my dead stops into first. I too consider myself a good manual driver (as do most who own one i am sure) and am sure I will master first gear within a month.

 

The problem is that even if you get used to it, it is just not a sporty feel. And, not that I would ever take this car on a road course (1/4 mile sure!), but, this clutch would be absolutely awful on a road course. When you downshift to get into a turn you need the clutch to catch quick and predicably so that you don't lose power in the turn.

IMO, a clutch on a sports car should catch very low to the ground so that shifts are fast and crisp.

 

WARNING!!!

ok, i had my clutch at the same height you have it now and i had to get a new tranny and new clutch (may not be related but...)

now ive adjusted it to the point where my cruise control still works and i know for sure my clutch is not rubbing when i have it fully pressed.

to test if it is rubbing, do this:

1. hold clutch down, put in first, then neutral then first. do you feel the smoothness of the shift going in? remember that.

2. now put in neutral and rev the engine a bit. when you put it back in first, it should still be smooth and easy.

understand?
rubbing is really bad.

 

My advise... don't mess with the adjustment unless you have too much play.

 

While I agree the engagement is a bit higher than I'd like, I've not found the same difficulty engaging it entering a turn at good speed. I actually find, with a bit of practice, it responds very well to good heel and toe downshifting, and engages quite smoothly. I'm thinking it would work quite well on the track, actually.