DIY Clutch Stopper aka. free D-wolf Clutch Kit
07-31-2007, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
no reason for the cloak and dagger melodramatics about the way it has been marketed.
08-07-2007, 08:15 PM
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Okay, back on topic with this DIY. I did this mod backward by accident. I put the double stack on the button side and the single on the blue lever side. So, question #1 is what does the blue lever do when it touches? Cause I drove this for about a week this way and I am pretty sure the blue lever never got pressed. The next question is that once I realized it was backward I tried to switch it. Well, the adhesive fell off and I didn't have more with me tonight so I am going to try again tomorrow but looking at it, if I put the double on the lever side, then the button side isn't even going to get touched, let alone get pushed in. Am I reading something wrong? Or do I need to adjust the pedal some how? I bought the car used so I don't know if it was ever adjusted. Thanks!
08-10-2007, 12:58 PM
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Now, exactly what are the benefits of doing this? Maybe I missed something but explanation would help. If I plan on spending my hard earned pennies on this thanks!!!
08-10-2007, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by myZter
you guys are some cheap people 43 bucks is nothing to what some of you spend on the Z good luck with pennies. if i need some change ill look for your Zs
Hahahaha
Knowledge is worth money. If you dont want to purchase it then dont.
08-10-2007, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by lindelium18
Okay, back on topic with this DIY. I did this mod backward by accident. I put the double stack on the button side and the single on the blue lever side. So, question #1 is what does the blue lever do when it touches? Cause I drove this for about a week this way and I am pretty sure the blue lever never got pressed. The next question is that once I realized it was backward I tried to switch it. Well, the adhesive fell off and I didn't have more with me tonight so I am going to try again tomorrow but looking at it, if I put the double on the lever side, then the button side isn't even going to get touched, let alone get pushed in. Am I reading something wrong? Or do I need to adjust the pedal some how? I bought the car used so I don't know if it was ever adjusted. Thanks!
08-10-2007, 07:38 PM
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Now, exactly what are the benefits of doing this? Maybe I missed something but explanation would help. If I plan on spending my hard earned pennies on this thanks!!!
It makes your clutch engage right off the floor instead of halfway up the travel of the clutch arm. Faster, smoother, more precise shifting ensues.
08-24-2007, 07:35 AM
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i was previouslly going to do this with my stock setup but recently upgraded to a jim wolf clutch/flywheel setup and now the engagement is right at the bottom...one of the best upgrades ive done so far!
anyway what i wanted to ask is if anyone knows how to get rid of the couple inch gap of "play" and the top of the pedal? since the actual throw of my pedal was reduced from the jwt setup the gap i have up top is about the same throw/length as the actual clutch engagement. hope i didnt confuse anyone....
anyway what i wanted to ask is if anyone knows how to get rid of the couple inch gap of "play" and the top of the pedal? since the actual throw of my pedal was reduced from the jwt setup the gap i have up top is about the same throw/length as the actual clutch engagement. hope i didnt confuse anyone....
08-24-2007, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by chobble19
i was previouslly going to do this with my stock setup but recently upgraded to a jim wolf clutch/flywheel setup and now the engagement is right at the bottom...one of the best upgrades ive done so far!
anyway what i wanted to ask is if anyone knows how to get rid of the couple inch gap of "play" and the top of the pedal? since the actual throw of my pedal was reduced from the jwt setup the gap i have up top is about the same throw/length as the actual clutch engagement. hope i didnt confuse anyone....
anyway what i wanted to ask is if anyone knows how to get rid of the couple inch gap of "play" and the top of the pedal? since the actual throw of my pedal was reduced from the jwt setup the gap i have up top is about the same throw/length as the actual clutch engagement. hope i didnt confuse anyone....
08-24-2007, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by deviljon
maybe put one of those rubber stops at the top to reduce how far up the clutch pedal comes up? i dont know if there's a place to put it, dont remember how everything looks. it would have to be the perfect thickness though..
thats what i was thinkin. there is another pin that is pushed in when the pedal lifts back up. im going to take a look and see...
08-24-2007, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
there is no way to put a stop at the top of the peddle. Adjust the clevis rod to lower the freeplay at the top of the peddle, its the only way
08-24-2007, 09:55 AM
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https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ghlight=clevis
Do at your own risk, if you lower it too much, you will get excessive clutch wear
Do at your own risk, if you lower it too much, you will get excessive clutch wear
08-29-2007, 10:19 AM
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I made a few more of these last night for a few friends. Free bump for a nearly free way to make the "kit".
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08-29-2007, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Conceyted
I made a few more of these last night for a few friends. Looks like the inventors are trying to sell the DWolf Kit, again. 
Free bump for a nearly free way to make the "kit".
Free bump for a nearly free way to make the "kit".
08-29-2007, 10:46 AM
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why don't you use Delrin rod and cut to size? that would get rid of anyone being able to say this is a 'rigged' method.
stuff is cheap and if you made them for multiple people, the cost would be minimal for the amount of material needed.
http://www.professionalplastics.com/...G-10-FR-4-Rods
stuff is cheap and if you made them for multiple people, the cost would be minimal for the amount of material needed.
http://www.professionalplastics.com/...G-10-FR-4-Rods
08-29-2007, 11:32 AM
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You very easily could, and feel free to post up step by step methods to do this, I guess the OP just wanted to keep it as simple as possible 