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plainoldstealth · 06-22-2008, 10:49 AM

I have the spec 3+.

I decreased my clutch stroke, and found that it made my grinding much better. My clutch grabs when it is almost fully released.

One thing to note is that I have eliminated my clutch vacuum tank, but I don't think that plays into this at all.

I found that by having the car idling (with the drivers side door open) and pushing in the clutch I could actually hear the transmission "clunk" into gear. This was after I adjusted the pedal to all the factory specs. I then decreased the pedal stroke by making a mark on the clutch master cylinder rod, and moving it one full turn at a time. After I had decreased the throw I have no more clunking into gear, and the shifting is much improved.

I'm guessing it has something to do with the way that the spec pressure plate is made compared to the way that the stock pressure plate is made. I think the spec clutch setup does not require so much clearance? Anyways I know that it is much, much better now.

Kibwe Walker · 06-22-2008, 10:59 AM

When I first put my spec in I was having grinding issues.

Turns out you have to adjust the clutch some with the stronger pressure plate for better engagement. Anyways I just adjusted it under the dash and its been butter ever since.

60-1 GSX · 06-22-2008, 08:42 PM

I had to Adjust my Clutch and it works fine. Great Information there.

06-22-2008, 10:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
plainoldstealth Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Drives: 92 TT Trader Rating: (16)	Re: Found this for DSM, is this true for 3/S? I have the spec 3+. I decreased my clutch stroke, and found that it made my grinding much better. My clutch grabs when it is almost fully released. One thing to note is that I have eliminated my clutch vacuum tank, but I don't think that plays into this at all. I found that by having the car idling (with the drivers side door open) and pushing in the clutch I could actually hear the transmission "clunk" into gear. This was after I adjusted the pedal to all the factory specs. I then decreased the pedal stroke by making a mark on the clutch master cylinder rod, and moving it one full turn at a time. After I had decreased the throw I have no more clunking into gear, and the shifting is much improved. I'm guessing it has something to do with the way that the spec pressure plate is made compared to the way that the stock pressure plate is made. I think the spec clutch setup does not require so much clearance? Anyways I know that it is much, much better now.

06-22-2008, 10:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kibwe Walker Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashville Drives: 93 RT/tt Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Found this for DSM, is this true for 3/S? When I first put my spec in I was having grinding issues. Turns out you have to adjust the clutch some with the stronger pressure plate for better engagement. Anyways I just adjusted it under the dash and its been butter ever since. __________________ His - Red 93 RT/tt Mods: Hallman's MBC @ 16 psi, turbo XS type H BOV, stillen dp, custom exhaust, Spec stage 2 clutch, RPS FW, 3sx lightweight crank pulley, BCP7RES-11 @ .030 gap, autometer gauges, slightly gutted mas, dsm SMIC's, ACPT 1 piece CFDS, Tein S springs, pte 580 inj's, safc neo/SITC, 13t's, hotwired walbro, maximal performance solid motor mounts, DR plenum spacer. Hers - BPU Green 94 vr4

06-22-2008, 08:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
60-1 GSX New User - Please be kind Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Roswell NM Drives: GSX,T-TYPE,RX7 TII Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Found this for DSM, is this true for 3/S? I had to Adjust my Clutch and it works fine. Great Information there.

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