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Billy2224 07-01-2012 11:05 AM

Soft Clutch fix
 
My first time driving the 86/FRS i put my foot nearly went through the firewall with how unexpectedly light the clutch was. WHAT WERE TOYOTA THINKING?? This is horrible!! My mums soft roader Nissan Dualis has a stiffer clutch :/

Is there any way to make it stiffer with this 'electric' clutch? If anyone knows any DIY ways please post here. Im sure many feel the same way as me :) :thanks:

RZ86 07-01-2012 11:15 AM

it's really not that bad lol. i find it comfortable, yet sporty. My supra's clutch was like pushing a house with your foot.

Billy2224 07-01-2012 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RZ86 (Post 290184)
it's really not that bad lol. i find it comfortable, yet sporty. My supra's clutch was like pushing a house with your foot.

I dont want to try push over a tonne of bricks each time i change gears, I've had my fair share of cramped left ass cheeks with race clutches, but it gets to the point where its TOO soft and doesn't belong in a sports car.
If it could be a bit softer than my Cooper S then this car would complete me :)

eifer 07-01-2012 11:45 AM

I think it's perfect, especially since my knees suck lol

RZ86 07-01-2012 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy2224 (Post 290201)
I dont want to try push over a tonne of bricks each time i change gears, I've had my fair share of cramped left ass cheeks with race clutches, but it gets to the point where its TOO soft and doesn't belong in a sports car.
If it could be a bit softer than my Cooper S then this car would complete me :)

I've driven some really soft clutches before aswell (XR4 Fiesta, MK6 GTI Manual) and the 86 really hits the sweet spot I've found.

Mild2Wild 07-01-2012 12:39 PM

I found the same thing initially. I think if you focus on being as smooth as possible, soon you'll also find the clutch becomes very natural, progressive, and easy to modulate.

notFRS 07-01-2012 01:41 PM

try: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8040
Also, why is this in the "Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)" section?

Laika 07-01-2012 01:53 PM

Anyone else ever play around and see how smooth of a shift you can get while also pressing the clutch pedal as little as possible? I've gotten some damn smooth shifts while my passenger watching my feet didn't even fully believe I pressed the clutch

civicdrivr 07-01-2012 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laika (Post 290349)
Anyone else ever play around and see how smooth of a shift you can get while also pressing the clutch pedal as little as possible? I've gotten some damn smooth shifts while my passenger watching my feet didn't even fully believe I pressed the clutch

Yea, the clutch catches so high that you dont need to press all the way down.

Im so used to the stage 3 in my CL that I stomp on the pedal in the FR-S.

russv 07-01-2012 04:24 PM

Makes it easier to side step the clutch.:bonk:

Laika 07-01-2012 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr (Post 290417)
Yea, the clutch catches so high that you dont need to press all the way down.

That's an understatement though, I literally press it about 15-20% of the way and it's enough to smoothly change gears.


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