Improved Clutch Action Dramatically
04-18-2007, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by redridge
Im in, what are we buying, a spring? yeah Im in
04-18-2007, 04:20 PM
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I sent one of the springs I had to nycebo on Monday. He should have it today or tomorrow, was going to try it out, and if it feels right on his car one of us will buy a quantity of them for resale at cost (~$10 + postage) to the list.
04-18-2007, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug Donsbach
I sent one of the springs I had to nycebo on Monday. He should have it today or tomorrow, was going to try it out, and if it feels right on his car one of us will buy a quantity of them for resale at cost (~$10 + postage) to the list.
BTW, how do we compress the spring to release it slowly, and to fit the lighter one in the housing?
04-19-2007, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyK
No, really...how?
04-19-2007, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyK
Group buy yet?
Thanks again to Doug for his help and the great idea.
04-19-2007, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyK
BTW, how do we compress the spring to release it slowly, and to fit the lighter one in the housing?
04-19-2007, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nycebo
Actually, this is a great question. ABSOLUTELY wear some protective glasses so that you don't lose and eye if the springs recoils quickly and shoots out.
04-19-2007, 04:44 PM
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It's possible to just grip the cartridge with both hands and compress the end down on the work bench if you have a helper to remove the cotter pin or nail that you used to secure the piston. This is what I did, but a vise is probably a better option (in spite of having a large inventory of tools, MIG welder, 60 gal. air compressor, 12 ton hydraulic press, etc., I still don't have a vise). Be sure to protect the end that fits the pin on the pedal so that you don't break it by applying force in a place that it wasn't designed to handle. A suitably-sized piece of steel stock or screwdriver, supported by wood blocks, will work for that.
The compressed spring is exerting over 90 lbs. of force, so you definitely want to exercise caution and wear safety glasses or a face shield when you do this.
The compressed spring is exerting over 90 lbs. of force, so you definitely want to exercise caution and wear safety glasses or a face shield when you do this.
04-19-2007, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nycebo
Doug already has a couple of guys lined up for the spring, so it's clear that we need to organize a group buy. I think it needs a minimum of ten (correct me if I'm wrong Doug). So add your name to the list and I'll put it together.
So far, I make +1.
So far, I make +1.
04-19-2007, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyK
I just tried my car without the spring, and I think I love it! Pedal has less travel, and the shifts are crisp and smooth compared to with the spring.
And, my CC works fine without the spring for some reason.
And, my CC works fine without the spring for some reason.