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Tcoat · 05-10-2017, 09:25 PM

Hey J, I know you are not new here just to the car but check out these guys: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=50004&page=62 Some good guys there that can give you some pointers on MT and maybe even help you drop the clutch pedal a bit if you ask nice.

Tcoat · 05-10-2017, 09:28 PM

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Hahah, awesome. I knew I remembered that nickname somehow. It was like a Pavlovian response when I saw "jcutner", Shacknews memories came flooding back. Wasted brain space?

I think I started posting on that site back in 97 or 99? Stopped posting around the game Gamefly took over and ruined the colors/UI.

Did you ever get unbanned?

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Clipdat · 05-10-2017, 11:25 PM

Yes, that. Lots of memories of posting on the Shack.

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FR-Sky · 05-10-2017, 11:57 PM

Enjoy that 7400 RPM~

FirestormHachiroku · 05-11-2017, 03:03 PM

The bite point is fine, it's managing the revs that makes shifting jerky.
Compared to a Corolla, yes the bite point is higher but that's because it's a better clutch.
I would recommend putting on a bunch of miles before messing with the clutch.

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Ultramaroon · 05-11-2017, 04:04 PM

Stock clutch is goofy as hell. Aside from adjusting it, depending on your confidence level, you can do this, which transforms the experience. No muscle memory required. It eliminates the need for "getting used to it." 100% w00t factor for everyone I've personally helped up here in the PNW. I've lost count.

With that out of the way, it's not horrible. Most drivers don't really think or care about the clutch. I feel it's a critical part of the driving experience.

Tcoat · 05-11-2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Stock clutch is goofy as hell. Aside from adjusting it, depending on your confidence level, you can do this, which transforms the experience. No muscle memory required. It eliminates the need for "getting used to it." 100% w00t factor for everyone I've personally helped up here in the PNW. I've lost count.

With that out of the way, it's not horrible. Most drivers don't really think or care about the clutch. I feel it's a critical part of the driving experience.

Clutch feel is sort of like colour preference. There is no right or wrong position so people just like, dislike or just don't care where it is or how it works. At least there are options to change it if you don't like it.

jcutner · 05-11-2017, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Stock clutch is goofy as hell. Aside from adjusting it, depending on your confidence level, you can do this, which transforms the experience. No muscle memory required. It eliminates the need for "getting used to it." 100% w00t factor for everyone I've personally helped up here in the PNW. I've lost count.

With that out of the way, it's not horrible. Most drivers don't really think or care about the clutch. I feel it's a critical part of the driving experience.

Damn, well that's intimidating as hell. I guess I'll just be learning this clutch!

Ultramaroon · 05-11-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Clutch feel is sort of like colour preference. There is no right or wrong position so people just like, dislike or just don't care where it is or how it works. At least there are options to change it if you don't like it.

This clutch doesn't fully engage until the very top. I've read here that the holding torque was specified so it would let go before damaging the transmission.

humfrz · 05-11-2017, 04:41 PM

I figure that if the clutch was set at the factory to engage/disengage near the floorboard ..... that some people would bitch, saying they they had to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor, to make it work......

humfrz

Da Brz · 05-11-2017, 05:51 PM

I wouldn't worry about the clutch. Not only will you get used to it, but having no prior experience, you won't have any "un-learning" to do.

Just drive it and have fun. And congrats on choosing to be a real man and row your own.

Cole · 05-11-2017, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Brz

I wouldn't worry about the clutch. Not only will you get used to it, but having no prior experience, you won't have any "un-learning" to do.

Just drive it and have fun. And congrats on choosing to be a real man and row your own.

Lol

humfrz · 05-11-2017, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Brz

I wouldn't worry about the clutch. Not only will you get used to it, but having no prior experience, you won't have any "un-learning" to do.

Just drive it and have fun. And congrats on choosing to be a real man and row your own.

....... that twernt nice.

...... for ol @Cole for laughing.

......so there.

humfrz

airjonny · 05-11-2017, 10:27 PM

How long did it take you to get comfortable driving it? Did you learn on the car?

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