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Had the clutch replaced ($1100 installed), and that fixed everything.
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but I'm thinking if I can adjust the clutch engagement point to be sooner in the pedal stroke I won't have to move my seat back 2-3 notches...
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it will give you a better feel for the clutch, but not nec changing its catch point.
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Maybe you have it set all the way towards the rear?
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can the 996 clutch pedal engagement point be adjusted...?
I notice that the engagement point is quite high in the pedal stroke as you release it and engage the gas.....
I noticed this when I moved my seat back 2-3 notches I notice that the shifts were better and much more power was transferred to the rear end as the "shove" in my back was a lot stronger... also downshifting and rev-matching became way more accurate and spot on... I guess this has to do with where I'm putting my left foot as a lever... but I'm thinking if I can adjust the clutch engagement point to be sooner in the pedal stroke I won't have to move my seat back 2-3 notches...
any ideas?
Interesting. My clutch is the same - very high take up point and VERY firm. I'm the second owner and at 55K. I wonder if it's a sign the clutch is headed out...
I've read many a post on our clutches... And I've not read one that mentioned it is adjustable.
Same situation. High clutch engagement and very stiff. About a month later, it started to slip. Had the clutch replaced ($1100 installed), and that fixed everything. It's like a new car now.
The only solution I've ever heard of is a new clutch. The reason to replace it sooner than later is that you've got a reduced chance of scoring the flywheel which would require a replacement...almost doubling the cost.
Pretty sure that means your clutch is almost done. Mine is pretty high right now - I'm giving it a month or two before it starts slipping. Personally, I am loving it right now because I'm only 5'2" so at this point, I can actually put the seat back a notch or two more and not be hugging the steering wheel as much as normal. LOL
my clutch isn't stiff... it just has the high engagement point... I move my seat back and my steering wheel as close to me as I can and I find it really makes a difference when your driving the car... shifts are smoother... rev-matching is easier and power delivery in between shifts is just insanely higher...
Oh yes, I know this. Though I'd rather have it go up/down rather than forward/rear. The steering wheel really isn't the problem, it's the fact that I have to have the seat so far forward so my short legs can reach the pedals, lol.
My 2000 Cab just had a new clutch about 5000 miles ago. I've noticed that it sometimes smells funny like it's burning and now it's starting to slip as well. Can this be adjusted?
It seems to me that the clutch should last a lot longer than 5000 miles if it was done properly. This car is not an abused or raced vehicle, just driven mildly on the weekends.
Marcus
^^ Yes you should get way more than 5k out of a clutch (if it was actually done - especially with a OEM/Sachs clutch). It seems there's something bad going on - crummy clutch material? Bad flywheel? Poor shifting/clutch technique? Are you the only one driving the car? Inquiring minds...
I was struck by the high engagement point on mine, which had a SPEC clutch put in about 40k miles ago. It is the same as the brand new SPEC I put in my old G35, so I assumed it was SPEC. Interesting that others are noticing a high engagement point as well. IME, the engagement point on anything modern-ish doesn't move much even when they are going out.
Paul
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