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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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I've noticed that on my Z... the clutch engages really late, which kinda makes it hard for me to drive smoothly (sorta concentrate).

Any of u notice this as well? Is there anything to do besides get a new clutch?

Thanks in advance
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Old May 1, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sp1derm00
I've noticed that on my Z... the clutch engages really late, which kinda makes it hard for me to drive smoothly (sorta concentrate).

Any of u notice this as well? Is there anything to do besides get a new clutch?

Thanks in advance
Wear platform shoes!!! lol BEN
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Old May 1, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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correct me if I'm wrong...but I believe that I read somewhere that its adjustable...
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Old May 1, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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The engagement point is adjustable....
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Old May 1, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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How do you adjust it?, I noticed the same thing. I've sort of trained myself not to press the clutch all the way to the floor to make it seem like it engages quicker. The only problem with that is that occasionally when I do press it all the way to the floor I expect it to engage quick and it doesn't, causing rough shifts.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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How can you adjust this?
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Old May 1, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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Clutch mod thead
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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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I'm not very tall... So I dont really like adjusting the engagement point...

I adjust my chair so that when I fully extend my left leg... it perfectly presses the clutch pedal to the very end...
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bstansbu
Wear platform shoes!!! lol BEN
haha, im not that short... im 5'11 so i THINK im okay on that
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nate7
Thanks sooooooooooo much.... i just adjusted the clutch height and the point where the clutch engages, i found 2.5 full twists to be my perfect setting. I drive the car so much better/easier now....
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Old May 1, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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wow, i feel so much better now driving my Z.... 10x more enjoyable..... a lot faster in shifting.... smooth ride easily now.

=] this is the best thing ever!!! i was feeling kinda awkward driving my Z before, but now i feel much better...

i did 5 turns.... or 2.5 full turns ..... i might try a different setting later on, but for now this seems perfect for me.
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