Soft Clutch fix - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Billy2224 · 07-01-2012, 11:05 AM

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

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

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Originally Posted by RZ86

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

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

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Originally Posted by Laika

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.

Laika · 07-01-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by civicdrivr

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.

07-01-2012, 11:05 AM	#1
Billy2224 Professional Racer Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Supra, Cooper S, GT86, Formula 3 Location: Australia Posts: 161 Thanks: 90 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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

07-01-2012, 11:15 AM	#2
RZ86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota GT 86 Manual Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 193 Thanks: 37 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. __________________ Current: '12 Toyota GT 86 Pearl White Manual Previous: '96 Toyota Supra SZ-R

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07-01-2012, 11:45 AM	#4
eifer Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it's perfect, especially since my knees suck lol

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