Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[DKPJester]

Originally Posted by MI FR-S

It pains me to say it, but I agree with DKPJester.

Where is the love?!

Originally Posted by MI FR-S

On delivery, the clutch engagement was high enough that my heel was off the floor when engaging it. Seeing as the engagement is about 90% controlled within an inch or two of pedal travel, this means shifting smoothly was nigh impossible if the road surface wasn't perfectly smooth. It's a hell of a lot easier now I can keep my heel planted.

I don't even keep my heel down and it was still bad for me. It engaged so high that I felt like I had to knee myself in the face (slight exaggeration but you get the point). But yeah, the higher up my leg is the less control I feel like I have and the harder it is to be precise. That being said though, it really is a matter of preference so don't fix what you don't perceive to be broken I guess.

[Sevs753]

I think the clutch is rather high for taking off from a start but the higher engagement point is better for shifting quickly while driving. That's why I haven't adjusted my clutch yet.

[DKPJester]

Originally Posted by Sevs753

I think the clutch is rather high for taking off from a start but the higher engagement point is better for shifting quickly while driving. That's why I haven't adjusted my clutch yet.

Why is the clutch engaging later better for quicker shifts? Please don't read that as combative or sarcastic. I'm legitimately curious.

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

I'd have to completely disagree, I love the clutch engagement point on this car, all it takes is a real quick kick and sidestep, very easy to execute, part of the cars charm for sure.

+1 to this. Do not adjust your clutch unless you have major trouble driving it. If you decide to try it - thoroughly document every step, so you can undo it to factory spec.

Originally Posted by MI FR-S

On delivery, the clutch engagement was high enough that my heel was off the floor when engaging it.

And what's the problem? You left foot should not be using the heel as a significant support point anyway.

[MI FR-S]

Originally Posted by DKPJester

Where is the love?!

Can be procured upon presentation of money, car parts or baked goods

Originally Posted by dsgerbc;

You left foot should not be using the heel as significant support point anyway.

Normally I might agree with you, but this clutch engages way too aggressively/quickly.

[Sevs753]

Originally Posted by DKPJester

Why is the clutch engaging later better for quicker shifts? Please don't read that as combative or sarcastic. I'm legitimately curious.

I feel that i don't have to press the clutch in all the way to shift. I don't have any proof to back it up but its just the feel i get from driving.

[DKPJester]

Originally Posted by MI FR-S

Can be procured upon presentation of money, car parts or baked goods

If we ever get this cookout going I'll bring cookies and all the stock garbage I have replaced on my car. You gold digger

Originally Posted by Sevs753

I feel that i don't have to press the clutch in all the way to shift. I don't have any proof to back it up but its just the feel i get from driving.

Fair enough. That was a cool sensation when I had mine at stock height, but it was so hard to be consistent.

[DKPJester]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

+1 to this. Do not adjust your clutch unless you have major trouble driving it. If you decide to try it - thoroughly document every step, so you can undo it to factory spec.

I am just talking about lowering the pedal, not doing anything to the clutch itself. Its a quick job (if you have the right tools and small enough hands. in all fairnes I needed help) and is only one step.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8040

If you were worried about restoring it to factory height you'd just need to mark the position on the bolt with a sharpie or something.

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by DKPJester

I am just talking

I know what you're talking about. I tried it, didn't like it.

[DKPJester]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

I know what you're talking about. I tried it, didn't like it.

Fair enough

I thought after reading the adjustment thread that it was pretty much universally thought of as a good change. Apparently that is very much not the case. I withdraw my suggestion. Any mods people actually agree on to suggest to OP?

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by DKPJester

Fair enough

I thought after reading the adjustment thread that it was pretty much universally thought of as a good change. Apparently that is very much not the case. I withdraw my suggestion. Any mods people actually agree on to suggest to OP?

I didn't expect that kind of reaction, just meant to suggest that it is a preferential thing...

but then again, isn't every modification just a case of preference or circumstance? Living in michigan I suggest you get a softer more compliant suspension... flame away

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by DKPJester

Fair enough

I thought after reading the adjustment thread that it was pretty much universally thought of as a good change.

It's a selection bias, people who liked it post, those who didn't move on. It's perfectly fine suggest it, it's a free, fast and reversible mod. There aren't many of those for this car. I typically try all of those, and some stick.

So, yeah, AmonReviled, don't take this discussion as a discouragement. If you think the clutch is not to your liking, try that mod.

[DKPJester]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

Living in michigan I suggest you get a softer more compliant suspension...

We've moved from understandable differences of opinion to full-on blasphemy I see.

[MI FR-S]

Originally Posted by DKPJester

We've moved from understandable differences of opinion to full-on blasphemy I see.

Here I am agreeing with you again!

Twice in the same day must be one of the signs of the apocalypse?