Clutch engagement
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Clutch engagement
What is normal or closer to normal clutch engagement in our cars? Note: I'm on my second clutch but it feels very similar to my previous (stock) clutch.
1. Engagement nearly right off the floor with play at the top of the pedal (mine)
2. Engagement closer to the middle of the pedal with play at the bottom and top
I've heard the latter is normal for most cars but my car has, from what I recall, always done the former.
Do I need to get it looked at and/or bled?
1. Engagement nearly right off the floor with play at the top of the pedal (mine)
2. Engagement closer to the middle of the pedal with play at the bottom and top
I've heard the latter is normal for most cars but my car has, from what I recall, always done the former.
Do I need to get it looked at and/or bled?
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Ok, that is what I remembered with the stock clutch and how I've always remembered this one. This is peace of mind for me. The comment about making it difficult to drive smoothly, I agree with. Yeah, I've gotten used to it, but it definitely happens frequently where I lug the engine or make too quick of a start.
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I would say about half way or to the floor. But it has always been that way since i drove the car(even before it was mine).
I know how ur concerned, every other clutch i've driven has been right when i touch the pedal. But i guess its normal with our cars.
I know how ur concerned, every other clutch i've driven has been right when i touch the pedal. But i guess its normal with our cars.
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Originally Posted by frankd121
mine engages closer towards the middle.
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Originally Posted by merovi
I would say about half way or to the floor. But it has always been that way since i drove the car(even before it was mine).
I know how ur concerned, every other clutch i've driven has been right when i touch the pedal. But i guess its normal with our cars.
I know how ur concerned, every other clutch i've driven has been right when i touch the pedal. But i guess its normal with our cars.
#11
I would say its normal. I dont have an slipping or anything of that nature. I dont drive my car extemely hard, but yes I do get on it when I get that itch. My clutch feels fine. I let it out to fast sometimes and I shake the car but other then that its good. when i start letting off the pedal with no gas applied, my car will stall unless i have a slight roll in which if I let it out slow enough i will just start to coast in gear.
#12
i had stock clutch which engaged low but there were problems. the pedal was hard as *****
now i have exedy stage 1 with oem t/o bearing and it engages in the middle, very little play in the beginning, a lot at the top.
My boy has a 96 max wit stock clutch and it engages earlier than any car i drove in. pedal is soft and shifting is a breeze.
i prefer a low engagement with very little play. I find myself creeping out of first gear extra slow when not racing cause i dont want to burn it.
now i have exedy stage 1 with oem t/o bearing and it engages in the middle, very little play in the beginning, a lot at the top.
My boy has a 96 max wit stock clutch and it engages earlier than any car i drove in. pedal is soft and shifting is a breeze.
i prefer a low engagement with very little play. I find myself creeping out of first gear extra slow when not racing cause i dont want to burn it.
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Originally Posted by vinny
my clutch engages fairly easy at the top and i have a 2000 maxima se with 74000 miles on it pearl white. Drives like a charm
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