I was wondering how Long the Action is on the Clutch pedal of a 2K2?(sorry, I don't know the technical term) I'm currently driving a 92 Ford Thunderbird Supercoupe and It feels like my Knee is in my chest when I let the clutch all the way out. I was hoping this wouldn't be the case with the Max. I'm only 5'10" so being too tall isn't the issue. Some insight on this would be great as I'd really like to be comfortable while driving the car.

 

the movement of the clutch from top to bottom is a lot (4-5 inches maybe)...but the clutch actually engages very high (about 1-2 inches)

 

Alright, Thanks for the Info man.

 

Sorry for the noob question, but is there any way to make the clutch engage lower? I don't really mind where the engage point is now but it would be nice for it to engage lower. Thanks

 

My 2000 has a pushrod and locknut for the clutch pedal. Mine engages almost to the firewall, so I tried turning the rod out a bit but now the 'friction zone' moves around a lot. Sometimes its near the end of the pedal travel, other times at the firewall again...and that's with the locknut tight.

I suspect the slave cylinder is going out...

 

read.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....travel+shorten

 

why would you want it lower? you would have to push the pedal down further ever shift. i like it nice and high...improves shift speed

 

i've driven two other 6spd maximas as well as mine...and all of our cars had a medium to high clutch engagement point...so yes it is common for the 6spd clutch to engage around the middle towards the top....unlike some cars where they engage in the lower portion of the pedal (scion tc comes into my mind)

 

I drove a Tiburon 5 speed and it engaged almost at the floor...I didn't like it real well..The Supercoupe engages higher but it feels like I have crush myself to get on the pedal. I was looking for a happy medium.

 

I didn't know that. Thanks for that information, I guess I should keep it high now. Thanks

 

That's good to know, I thought my car was the only one. I hate how high the clutch engages, I'm gonna try adjusting it as mentioned in the above link and see if that helps. I find having a low engagement point is better for a smooth shift, like in the Honda's I've driven. Hell, even in my old 95 Maxima. I don't race, so shift speed doesn't make a difference for me.

 

actually, learning the engagement point is the best for a smooth shift.
with a low point, you just dont have to learn that point...you just push all the way to the bottom.

 

I know exactly where it catches, but do you mean you don't push the clutch in all the way?

 

no i dont
the whole clutch pedal travel is about 4-5 inches. i only push about 2 inches (right past the engagment point)

 

I see, I always just pressed it all the way. I'll experiment around with it. Thanks for the info.

 

i used to do that but that caused me to never learn the engagement point. starting out and shifts were jerky because of that.

 

A co-worker has a 2003 Mustang GT convertible that I drove once. The shifter feel is oh-so-nice, but OMG, that clutch pedal arc must've been 3 feet! That thing didn't engage until my left knee was up under my armpit!! No kidding! I kept thinking it was still in neutral! I don't know how he stands driving that car everyday. He says he's used to it...

 

I agree with the high position of the engagement. It's so much better than cars you have to press the clutch to the floor to engage. that gets annoying when you are trying to shift quickly. I Press mine in about 2 inches as well and it catches and im good to go. Having to press the clutch to the floor would get old after a while, plus i'd have to slide the seat forward ha.