Clutch and Knee Pain
5/7/16, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 14BlackGT
Don't hate me either but how much do you weigh?
I'm going to be 60, 5'6" around 165# (this is about 15# overweight), and use the clutch pedal extender. My knees have hurt in the past and this is the stiffest clutch pedal I've ever had. I've found that when I do seated leg raises at the gym it strengthens the tendons and muscles around my knees and it helps a lot.
I'm going to be 60, 5'6" around 165# (this is about 15# overweight), and use the clutch pedal extender. My knees have hurt in the past and this is the stiffest clutch pedal I've ever had. I've found that when I do seated leg raises at the gym it strengthens the tendons and muscles around my knees and it helps a lot.
5/7/16, 10:02 PM
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Those old fox manuals if you could drive them I think you can handle any manual. 
5/7/16, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Being that they share the same fluid, I'd say so. I had the fluid sucked out and swapped with Motul RBF 600 when I had my brake fluid swapped too.
5/7/16, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Haha I fluctuate from 165-185...this is the stiffest clutch you ever had?? You should try a Fox body or SN95 lol!
I don't notice the clutch so much on the 2014 though. Its about the same effort as most of the other manuals I've owned. But I do notice that the ergonomics are kind of off. When I adjust my seat so I can clutch correctly, I find the steering wheel is just a little too far away.
5/8/16, 06:00 AM
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The CJPonyParts page has a video guide for installing the ABS version. They use dish soap as a lubricant to get the extension onto the pedal cover, and then stretch the extension over the pedal itself before adding the bolts. I assume this would work with the metal extension as well.
5/8/16, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by berzerk_1980
I considered trading my S2000 for a Terminator. After the test drive I couldn't believe how ridiculously stiff the clutch was.
I don't notice the clutch so much on the 2014 though. Its about the same effort as most of the other manuals I've owned. But I do notice that the ergonomics are kind of off. When I adjust my seat so I can clutch correctly, I find the steering wheel is just a little too far away.
I don't notice the clutch so much on the 2014 though. Its about the same effort as most of the other manuals I've owned. But I do notice that the ergonomics are kind of off. When I adjust my seat so I can clutch correctly, I find the steering wheel is just a little too far away.
5/10/16, 12:19 AM
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5/10/16, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by berzerk_1980
OK. I thought I read a build thread somewhere in which the OP of that thread added a dedicated clutch fluid reservoir to cure this problem. But I can't find the thread and I wasn't 100% sure that was true so I was hesitant to recommend it. Also not sure about the cost.
Originally Posted by 14BlackGT
Well, I had an '85 GT (the carburated one) and an '01 Cobra. I don't remember how much stiffer they were. I do miss them 
5/16/16, 09:12 AM
#31
I've got major inflammatory arthritis so, I went auto after wrecking my 2012 BBP. Couldn't be happier. Great trans, 3 shifting modes, 9 times out of ten it does it's work better than the manual ever did.
If you're committed, extending the pedal is a good idea. I didn't find a lot of knee action in the '12's clutch but, anything you can do to add leverage will help.
If you're committed, extending the pedal is a good idea. I didn't find a lot of knee action in the '12's clutch but, anything you can do to add leverage will help.
5/20/16, 07:19 AM
#32
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You tried kinesiology tape (sports tape) for your knee?
My 2013 GT is the first manual transmission car I've owned. I've had a problem where shifting causes me knee pain for a while, but always thought I'd get used to it. I figure it's time to bring it up and see if I'm doing something wrong.
I'm 5'9"-ish. My seat is far enough back that I can still depress the clutch pedal fully if I extend out my toes, while keeping myself firmly in the seat.
Whenever I need to shift, I can't heel-toe it. Maybe I'm just weak, or am positioning my foot wrong, but I don't have the strength to depress the pedal that way. What I have to do is push the pedal down with my whole leg, toes point out, and then I can put my heel down, and angle my foot to release the pedal. It means that whenever I need to shift, I'm pushing against the clutch with my whole leg, and I think that is what's causing my knee pain.
I assume that I'm working the clutch wrong, but I've also seen complaints on these forums about the stiffness of the clutch, and suggestions to remove springs or swap out parts to make it have "more linear travel."
What do you think? Am I seated wrong or shifting improperly, or do I need to adjust the resistance of the pedal?
I'm 5'9"-ish. My seat is far enough back that I can still depress the clutch pedal fully if I extend out my toes, while keeping myself firmly in the seat.
Whenever I need to shift, I can't heel-toe it. Maybe I'm just weak, or am positioning my foot wrong, but I don't have the strength to depress the pedal that way. What I have to do is push the pedal down with my whole leg, toes point out, and then I can put my heel down, and angle my foot to release the pedal. It means that whenever I need to shift, I'm pushing against the clutch with my whole leg, and I think that is what's causing my knee pain.
I assume that I'm working the clutch wrong, but I've also seen complaints on these forums about the stiffness of the clutch, and suggestions to remove springs or swap out parts to make it have "more linear travel."
What do you think? Am I seated wrong or shifting improperly, or do I need to adjust the resistance of the pedal?
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