G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08 Discussion about the 2nd Generation G35 Sedan 2007 - 08

Helper spring replacement/removal.

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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Helper spring replacement/removal.

Just like the title says. Has anyone done this? I was reading about it on the 370Z/G37 forums, and it seems like it might be worth doing. A few people have just removed the helper spring, but noticed there's a little play to the pedal after. Others have replaced the OEM spring with another spring that has a smaller rate.

I'm sure I'm not the only person that felt like it was their first time driving stick when I got into my G.

Just looking for some feedback. Also, if this has already been discussed, post a link and I'll delete the thread. I searched, but obviously to no avail.

Thanks, guys.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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This thread has everything you asked for:

https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-diy...t-feeling.html
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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I've had mine out like that for a while but it helps with only part of the problem. I have an RJM AFP clutch bracket kit coming that will hopefully be much better. I have not seen any bad reviews on it and I like that you can adjust it back to a stock setting and tune it with a dial.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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IMO this one helps the feel a great deal too
https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-diy...al-travel.html

I did both.
After about a year without the OEM spring I began having an odd intermittent clutch problem. Kind of a dead pedal feel that's hard for me to explain.
I purchased the light duty spring from Jsolo and can say that after about 4 months I haven't had the clutch issue again and the clutch feels the same as when the spring was completely removed.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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I did both. Can't ask for any better...absolutely love the clutch/gearbox!
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Link to where I can purchase the lighter spring to replace the OEM spring?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by samuel1021

... A few people have just removed the helper spring, but noticed there's a little play to the pedal after.

Others have replaced the OEM spring with another spring that has a smaller rate...
OK, just so we get the FULL balance of people's experiences here, there are also those who have simply removed the spring and had zero issues with pedal play afterwards; myself being one of them. It is such an easy mod to perform, and so easy to reverse, or add a helper spring at a later time if truly needed, that I think you have little to lose by just trying it out and seeing for yourself before you go ordering a spring. It's not like the pedal is gonna fall off or something. Besides, even if you did have a tiny bit of free play, although it may be detectable to your fingers while you're down there looking right at it, that's still a far cry from being an issue for a (relatively) clubby and inarticulate large muscle appendage such as your left leg.

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