Review of RJM adjustable clutch pedal bracket
06-15-2013, 04:47 AM
#422
During product testing I had the factory pedal unit out of the car consistently within 10mins of starting and the new one installed ready for test&tune in another 20. Being able to slap the bracket onto the firewall with the center section wide open means you can run the 2 nuts all the way down by finger, start the upper bolt and then tighten the 3 down almost as fast as I can type it. Spin the fork onto the clutch rod, slip the arm into the main bracket, push the main pin thru & insert clip, push the clevis pin thru the fork into the arm and insert clip. Level the clutch rod angle and tighten 2 bolts to lock it there. Plug the 2 switches back in and you're ready to begin tuning.
To say the new install guide will be much shorter & a less daunting task then before is an understatement!
F2CMaDMaXX is spot on with his analogy of power seats. If you already have a previous version installed and tuned how you like it then a new easier to install version won't make it feel any better. The core and essence of what makes the RJM Pedal do its magic hasn't changed any. Tune for Tune you shouldn't be able to tell the difference between V1, V2 or V3 except for the new return spring which if everything’s properly adjusted and the rest of the hydraulic system is operating correctly shouldn't really come into play.
As well anyone with a previous V2 shouldn't have any hesitation to install it or continue running it as this thread has run for 22pages and almost 2 years now with positive V1 & V2 customer reviews and experiences... The V3 is simply the next chapter in the RJM Pedal's evolution.
06-15-2013, 04:21 PM
#423
How about adding power assist like this guy: http://home.comcast.net/~parapantera...98797e39c775ff
Then you'd be able to adjust travel distance and force independently.
Then you'd be able to adjust travel distance and force independently.
06-15-2013, 05:31 PM
#424
How about adding power assist like this guy: http://home.comcast.net/~parapantera...98797e39c775ff
Then you'd be able to adjust travel distance and force independently.
Then you'd be able to adjust travel distance and force independently.
06-15-2013, 07:29 PM
#425
Plumb a remote power brake booster into the hydraulic clutch line. I was toying around with the idea a few years ago but since I run a stock clutch never really pursued it very far. There are electric options too. See http://abspowerbrake.com/index.html
07-30-2013, 06:36 AM
#426
How are you guys able to complete this? Who wrote 10 min to remove? ...did you remove the seat or you had a Nascar pit crew?
1. How were you able to get the rod threaded in to the fork?
2. Was the bolt that goes strait up extremely tight because it feels like i'm going to strip it?
3.
1. How were you able to get the rod threaded in to the fork?
2. Was the bolt that goes strait up extremely tight because it feels like i'm going to strip it?
3.
08-31-2013, 04:34 AM
#427
Just a heads up for everyone the new Rev 3 complete pedal assemlies have been steadily maturing as all the new product quirks got worked out. The updated Rev 3.2 is now available with further refinements made after listening to all the customer feedback on these new units. Anyone with a previous version of the RJM pedal that would like to upgrade to the new V3 complete replacement pedal assembly can contact me via PM or Email for a special upgrade offer.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Last edited by RJM Performance; 08-31-2013 at 04:37 AM.
Very sad, can't get in the garage at the new house and so much house work to do 
09-21-2013, 01:31 PM
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Ok, happy I found this thread and pissed I found it.
We just bought our '05 Z Roadster a little over two weeks ago. I have hated the clutch since I bought it. I thought it might be me, maybe the clutch was going out (only 42k miles though and a easy driving original owner) or whatever, I didn't know. I have driven manuals all the way from 1964 models to 2012 Mustang GT 6mt and I have never had any issues with any of them. Sure they feel different to each but none of the problems like I have with the Z.
So I am happy to see that it isn't me and it is something that can be at least made better.
I am pissed I found it because now I have to buy it (Ok, I am not that pissed
). I just forked out over $1000 on new DBA rotors, Hawk pads, car cover, some vinyl to wrap some interior stuff, and some other small stuff. Told the wife I am done for a while as we will store it in a month or so. Now I have to buy this. No one tell my wife OK?
I will be looking forward to getting this and installing it. Hope it brings back the pleasure of a manual that I am not fully enjoying right now.
We just bought our '05 Z Roadster a little over two weeks ago. I have hated the clutch since I bought it. I thought it might be me, maybe the clutch was going out (only 42k miles though and a easy driving original owner) or whatever, I didn't know. I have driven manuals all the way from 1964 models to 2012 Mustang GT 6mt and I have never had any issues with any of them. Sure they feel different to each but none of the problems like I have with the Z.
So I am happy to see that it isn't me and it is something that can be at least made better.
I am pissed I found it because now I have to buy it (Ok, I am not that pissed
). I just forked out over $1000 on new DBA rotors, Hawk pads, car cover, some vinyl to wrap some interior stuff, and some other small stuff. Told the wife I am done for a while as we will store it in a month or so. Now I have to buy this. No one tell my wife OK?I will be looking forward to getting this and installing it. Hope it brings back the pleasure of a manual that I am not fully enjoying right now.
09-21-2013, 01:50 PM
#432
Ok, happy I found this thread and pissed I found it.
We just bought our '05 Z Roadster a little over two weeks ago. I have hated the clutch since I bought it. I thought it might be me, maybe the clutch was going out (only 42k miles though and a easy driving original owner) or whatever, I didn't know. I have driven manuals all the way from 1964 models to 2012 Mustang GT 6mt and I have never had any issues with any of them. Sure they feel different to each but none of the problems like I have with the Z.
So I am happy to see that it isn't me and it is something that can be at least made better.
I am pissed I found it because now I have to buy it (Ok, I am not that pissed). I just forked out over $1000 on new DBA rotors, Hawk pads, car cover, some vinyl to wrap some interior stuff, and some other small stuff. Told the wife I am done for a while as we will store it in a month or so. Now I have to buy this. No one tell my wife OK?
I will be looking forward to getting this and installing it. Hope it brings back the pleasure of a manual that I am not fully enjoying right now.
We just bought our '05 Z Roadster a little over two weeks ago. I have hated the clutch since I bought it. I thought it might be me, maybe the clutch was going out (only 42k miles though and a easy driving original owner) or whatever, I didn't know. I have driven manuals all the way from 1964 models to 2012 Mustang GT 6mt and I have never had any issues with any of them. Sure they feel different to each but none of the problems like I have with the Z.
So I am happy to see that it isn't me and it is something that can be at least made better.
I am pissed I found it because now I have to buy it (Ok, I am not that pissed
). I just forked out over $1000 on new DBA rotors, Hawk pads, car cover, some vinyl to wrap some interior stuff, and some other small stuff. Told the wife I am done for a while as we will store it in a month or so. Now I have to buy this. No one tell my wife OK?I will be looking forward to getting this and installing it. Hope it brings back the pleasure of a manual that I am not fully enjoying right now.
I know exactly what you mean as I've had the opportunity to drive many different manual vehicles over the years as well and none had ever made me look as bad or been less enjoyable to drive daily than my 06' G35 that started all this Look for an email shortly.Thanks
Ryan@RJM
09-22-2013, 03:27 PM
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Funmoneypit, Order received I know exactly what you mean as I've had the opportunity to drive many different manual vehicles over the years as well and none had ever made me look as bad or been less enjoyable to drive daily than my 06' G35 that started all this Look for an email shortly.
Thanks
Ryan@RJM
I know exactly what you mean as I've had the opportunity to drive many different manual vehicles over the years as well and none had ever made me look as bad or been less enjoyable to drive daily than my 06' G35 that started all this Look for an email shortly.Thanks
Ryan@RJM
09-22-2013, 05:40 PM
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Ryan worked with me on getting REV. 3.1 setup properly on my 04 ZR. I have to tell you, it is difficult for me to park my roadster. Whenever I took the car out before the install of the RJM clutch assembly I would hesitate if I thought I was going to run into traffic, not any more. I set the weight, height, and engagement point to my preferences and every once in a while I may make a slight adjustment, however, over the last few weeks I have not found the need to make and changes. I went from thinking I made a mistake buying the Z with a manual transmission to loving every minute driving the car. Thanks again Ryan
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04-25-2014, 05:44 AM
#437
abarclay -
Look at post 233 and 234. I had the same issue and following Ryan's recommendations improved (but did not eliminate) it. I still sometimes pull up on the pedal with my toe and notice that the engagement point changes by doing so. In fact I just stopped typing and went in the garage and looked - there is about 3/16" of space between the white bumper on the pedal arm and the body of the cruise control switch. I just got home from a ~1 hour drive so its definitely warmed up and the switch is definitely not holding it down. After pulling up on the pedal, the gap closed to about 1/16" and stayed there even after depressing the pedal a few times. Even then, that 1/16" results in a small amount of "floppy" movement at the top of the pedal travel, which is something that I have never felt in another car. Its different than the "free play" normally associated with clutch pedals - its slop. Every other clutch pedal I have felt comes all the way to the top and rests against a stop of some kind, such that there is always some small amount of preload present in the pedal and it always stops in the same place.
I am not convinced that the spring in the master cylinder is enough on its own to return the pedal FULLY to the top of the travel and expose the fluid recovery port every time, which is something that is guaranteed to happen with the helper spring in the stock pedal assembly.
I love the feel of the RJM pedal, but the sloppiness at the top of the travel and the fact that I can change the engagement point instantly by pulling up on the pedal once in a while have me wondering. I have noticed that I started a ritual of pulling up on the pedal with my toe first thing when I get in the car before trying to start it to "reset" the clutch so to speak. I had zero issues before I installed the bracket, so I don't think its related to my slave cylinder or master cylinder, although I cannot say for sure.
Look at post 233 and 234. I had the same issue and following Ryan's recommendations improved (but did not eliminate) it. I still sometimes pull up on the pedal with my toe and notice that the engagement point changes by doing so. In fact I just stopped typing and went in the garage and looked - there is about 3/16" of space between the white bumper on the pedal arm and the body of the cruise control switch. I just got home from a ~1 hour drive so its definitely warmed up and the switch is definitely not holding it down. After pulling up on the pedal, the gap closed to about 1/16" and stayed there even after depressing the pedal a few times. Even then, that 1/16" results in a small amount of "floppy" movement at the top of the pedal travel, which is something that I have never felt in another car. Its different than the "free play" normally associated with clutch pedals - its slop. Every other clutch pedal I have felt comes all the way to the top and rests against a stop of some kind, such that there is always some small amount of preload present in the pedal and it always stops in the same place.
I am not convinced that the spring in the master cylinder is enough on its own to return the pedal FULLY to the top of the travel and expose the fluid recovery port every time, which is something that is guaranteed to happen with the helper spring in the stock pedal assembly.
I love the feel of the RJM pedal, but the sloppiness at the top of the travel and the fact that I can change the engagement point instantly by pulling up on the pedal once in a while have me wondering. I have noticed that I started a ritual of pulling up on the pedal with my toe first thing when I get in the car before trying to start it to "reset" the clutch so to speak. I had zero issues before I installed the bracket, so I don't think its related to my slave cylinder or master cylinder, although I cannot say for sure.
12-19-2014, 11:33 AM
#439
Placed an order for the Rev 3.3. Pretty stoked for the results. My Z's clutch feel is very odd compared to the handful of other manual transmission cars I have driven. I believe the oddness is a result of the extra short engagement window. Will be back with a review once I get it installed.
12-28-2014, 05:07 PM
#440
Got it installed. It took me 3 or so hours and it was a PITA because of the ridiculous position you have to be in to work under the dash. However, the instructions are excellent. Ryan provides a 40+ step illustrated PDF that explains exactly what must be done to get this thing installed properly.
Feel aside (which is very subjective) Nissan's design for the clutch pedal assembly is just strange. It resembles a compound bow in the fact that it is NOT linear. The assembly that Ryan has designed is linear and adjustable in numerous ways.
I have made minor adjustments from the recommended starting point in the instructions but I have taken it for a test drive and I am extremely satisfied. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who gets irritated by their clutch for the reasons listed on Ryan's website.
Thank you, Ryan, for this exceptional product.
Feel aside (which is very subjective) Nissan's design for the clutch pedal assembly is just strange. It resembles a compound bow in the fact that it is NOT linear. The assembly that Ryan has designed is linear and adjustable in numerous ways.
I have made minor adjustments from the recommended starting point in the instructions but I have taken it for a test drive and I am extremely satisfied. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who gets irritated by their clutch for the reasons listed on Ryan's website.
Thank you, Ryan, for this exceptional product.