I have a 2011 G37s 6MT. I love everything about the car, but the only thing I don't like is the clutch. It feels like I have to travel about a mile from the floor to reach the engagement point. I've driven stick shift my entire life and had no problem with shifting, but with the G.. I cannot shift smooth from 1st to 2nd. My friend has a 350Z and he adjusted his clutch by turning the rod in the clutch. His clutch is only like 2 inches off the floor. So he tried to do it on mine, but he said that it's a little different and more difficult. Has anyone done this?

 

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Adjusting the rod can cause you to adjust the clutch incorrectly where it drags and wears out your clutch. Changing out the spring is a popular way to adjust it but doesn't really solve the problem either. I have tried both. The only real way to adjust it to how it should feel is the RJM pedal assembly.

 

You need the RJM Clutch Pedal bracket

 

Ahh, that's a bummer. My friend adjusted the rod on his Z 3 years ago and he didn't have any problems with the clutch so far. I guess G's are different?

 

No different. However if you don't adjust it right by lengthening or shortening the rod the right amount, you can damage your clutch and your master cylinder. If you get it just right and the pedal feels satisfactory, go for it.

 

RJM pedal is the best money I've ever spent on my G. Take advice from people that have been through what you're going through.

 

The trick with the clutch rod is to adjust it in a manner where there is still slack in the linkage. The slack ensures the clutch is fully engaged when completely off the floor. Proper direction to turn the rod is counter clockwise (screwing it into the fork) as viewed from the floor of the driver seat looking towards the front of the car.

The issue with shortening it too much is you still need it to fully disengage when the pedal is to the floor. Not sure there's enough movement in the stock rod to really cause this - only ~2 or 3 turns, give or take.

The weaker spring changes the pedal feel but does nothing for the engagement point or friction zone window.

 

I tried a lot of this and bunch of people suggested purchasing a clutch kit, but after researching for a while, I ran into this remedy and it works amazing. It seems a bit ghetto, but I can say it was the best mod I've done on my G haha. The drivability has gotten so much better when I shift!

DIY: Clutch Pedal Remedy - G35Driver

 

RJM ... save yourself the headache.

 

I've done that before and it was done with pennies on my350z forums. Also tried modded spring and no spring and you'll soon get used to it and want something more. Just buy the RJM clutch assembly it's worth it.