Civic Si - Clutch doesn't give feedback?

[daniel-san]

Hey guys,

I was out test driving a '92 Civic Si the other day with aftermarket pedals installed. Whilst driving, I was stumped by the lack-luster feedback / feeling that the clutch provided. The gear engages fine and all however, the point at which the gear would enage (the "friction" point) could not be felt through the clutch pedal. I've driven many cars before but never have i come across this. :confused:

My initial thought on this was that the problem lies with the fact that the car had its original pedals replaced and perhaps the after-market pedals were to blame. Is this the case with after market stuff or is there some other reason out there?

[bennjamin]

its probably a stock / worn clutch. I recall my stock clutch in my si to be poor in feedback too. Light as and loose pickup - most new cars seem to be the same IMO

[daniel-san]

I know exactly what you mean when referring to new cars and really 'light' clutches.

I've had the pleasure of driving a friends EG with a heavy duty clutch - which from my understanding, are not suppose to provide driver with much feedback. While the clutch was an absolute knuckle biter to get rolling, it nevertheless delivered some form of response.

So from that experience, you can understand why i have been left a little puzzled about this '92 Si and its mystery clutch.

Judging from your response, the replacement of pedals had nothing to do with the lack-luster feedback??

Cheers.

[bennjamin]

unless the clutch pedal is adjusted far too long = more leverage and less feeling / shorter = more swing arm action more feeling

[haiz]

unless the clutch pedal is adjusted far too long = more leverage and less feeling / shorter = more swing arm action more feeling

how would you fix a problem such as this ben? coz ive driven a eg4 and it seems to have those symptoms
i.e feels like there is lag if i floor 1st gear to 2nd and so fourth, but mainly in first