Problems about the clutch...
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Problems about the clutch...
Hi my name is Don and recently just purchased the 06 rx8...
I love the car and all but one little problem....
my clutch is way to in to the car... so when im driving my gas leg is all crammed up... is there a part u can purchase or something to adjust the clutch height???
i know there is adjustable parts for other cars like mustang, but had no luck finding one for the rx8... or a universal part for all cars...
can some one please help with this problem? anyone know any sites that make them or where i can place an order for special order or something... im a regular driver but my leg is way too uncomfortable...
PLEASE HELP~!@~!@~!@~!@
I love the car and all but one little problem....
my clutch is way to in to the car... so when im driving my gas leg is all crammed up... is there a part u can purchase or something to adjust the clutch height???
i know there is adjustable parts for other cars like mustang, but had no luck finding one for the rx8... or a universal part for all cars...
can some one please help with this problem? anyone know any sites that make them or where i can place an order for special order or something... im a regular driver but my leg is way too uncomfortable...
PLEASE HELP~!@~!@~!@~!@
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I agree the pedals arent in the best positions, and they SHOULD be adjustable (pretty common option in cars now) but theyre not. Its not so bad I would go out and buy pedal extentions, but its a bit uncomfy. I dont believe you are gunna find any simple solutions to this problem.
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Originally Posted by Razpewton
I hardly ever use the clutch...if you rev the engine just right, it will slide in like a lubed banana skin. At lights slip it into neutral.
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Originally Posted by jaguargod
I've heard of this before, but can you elaborate on your technique?
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Originally Posted by akone4125
Hi my name is Don and recently just purchased the 06 rx8...
I love the car and all but one little problem....
my clutch is way to in to the car... so when im driving my gas leg is all crammed up... is there a part u can purchase or something to adjust the clutch height???
i know there is adjustable parts for other cars like mustang, but had no luck finding one for the rx8... or a universal part for all cars...
can some one please help with this problem? anyone know any sites that make them or where i can place an order for special order or something... im a regular driver but my leg is way too uncomfortable...
PLEASE HELP~!@~!@~!@~!@
I love the car and all but one little problem....
my clutch is way to in to the car... so when im driving my gas leg is all crammed up... is there a part u can purchase or something to adjust the clutch height???
i know there is adjustable parts for other cars like mustang, but had no luck finding one for the rx8... or a universal part for all cars...
can some one please help with this problem? anyone know any sites that make them or where i can place an order for special order or something... im a regular driver but my leg is way too uncomfortable...
PLEASE HELP~!@~!@~!@~!@
Oh and the engagment point is right at the top of the pedal travel and is really short and grabby... I did however see a post on here where a guy took the clutch pedal off, put a steel cube on and then taped the pedal cover back on.
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It also helps if you can hear the thing or at least the motor, unfortunately the rotor has no vibration and you can't hear the engine. This is good but bad for youe cheating techinque.
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I remember reading a professional RX-8 review in one of the car mags, and the only thing they didn't like was the "long throw clutch", saying it seemed a mismatch with the short throw shifter.
So you're not alone in that observation, Don.
So you're not alone in that observation, Don.
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Originally Posted by Xantium
Oh and the engagment point is right at the top of the pedal travel and is really short and grabby...
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
I think Raz is pulling your leg. At least I think he is... sometimes I'm not sure...
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I WAS only kidding, guys. I know it's possible to match the mechanical harmonics of the transfer case and shift, but I wouldn't really try this or use it on a daily basis.
Paul knows me TOO DAMN WELL!! LOL
Paul knows me TOO DAMN WELL!! LOL
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Originally Posted by Razpewton
I WAS only kidding, guys. I know it's possible to match the mechanical harmonics of the transfer case and shift, but I wouldn't really try this or use it on a daily basis.
Paul knows me TOO DAMN WELL!! LOL
Paul knows me TOO DAMN WELL!! LOL
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Check out this DIY - https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...t=clutch+pedal
I am 5'7 and I ultimately adjusted by seat position to get smooth quick shifts because yes, even though the RX8 clutch disengages high in the stoke it still does prefer the pedal to go all the way to the stop ... a long throw. I expect a stainless steel clutch line would also help.
I am 5'7 and I ultimately adjusted by seat position to get smooth quick shifts because yes, even though the RX8 clutch disengages high in the stoke it still does prefer the pedal to go all the way to the stop ... a long throw. I expect a stainless steel clutch line would also help.
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