Clutch adjustment - reduce travel?

[danwheeler]

I've noticed that even though my clutch pedal seems to travel a good 8-12" I really only need to press it in about 2" to make a smooth shift possible.

Has anyone tried lowering the clutch closer to the floor and shortening the pedal distance for faster/easier shifting?

[Guest]

I did it.. I also added a short throw shifter.. I just adjusted the clutch cable..

Edit: I didn't adjust the pedal.. I tend to have my foot on it all the time except for long highway cuising..

[danwheeler]

thanks - so your pedal now sits 2-3" off the floor? and you just mash it in all the way to shift?

so the mod is simple then? no cutting or anything weird? any downsides?

[Guest]

You don't have much time to look for a gear..

[Guest]

IIRC, there are switches on the pedal for starting.. I didn't want to mess with that.. sorry I didn't aswer your question about the pedal.. :roll:

[danwheeler]

good point but it gives me an idea - i could short the clutch press detector thingy so i could start the car without having to sit down and press the clutch in.

[muscle_Car1]

You could but remember to take it out of gear first or off goes the festiva. Removing it is good if you run outta gas & want to drive an electric car to the gas station(do it in 2nd) :idea: