Clutch pedal feel survey
07-02-2008, 09:40 AM
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Clutch pedal feel survey
The other day I sat in my friends new A4 and rowed the gears. I have to say his clutch pedal was SUPER light.
When I got back to my TT, that clutch pedal felt really heavy. As this is my first manual car, I really don't know what is "standard".
After using the A4, I can't help but think how much easier it is to drive. I think my clutch is stock...
Any opinions? If and when my clutch needs replacing are there clutches out there that are easier to actuate?
When I got back to my TT, that clutch pedal felt really heavy. As this is my first manual car, I really don't know what is "standard".
After using the A4, I can't help but think how much easier it is to drive. I think my clutch is stock...
Any opinions? If and when my clutch needs replacing are there clutches out there that are easier to actuate?
07-02-2008, 09:50 AM
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If the A4 is a 1.8T longitudinally-mounted engine, yes, they do feel different
and they engage at different points. My Passat with the 1.8T longitudial engine (B5.5/3BG chassis) does take less effort, but engages much further out than the TT clutch.
The reverse is also in the wrong place on the Passat <g>.
The reverse is also in the wrong place on the Passat <g>.
07-02-2008, 09:53 AM
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well it is a sports car>>>
be glad it is not a mechanical clutch! Hydraulics today make these very easy to drive....
High performance clutches can make the clutch feel a bit heavier and grab quicker...Personally, i like that feeling...;-)
High performance clutches can make the clutch feel a bit heavier and grab quicker...Personally, i like that feeling...;-)
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07-02-2008, 09:55 AM
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My car has 40K on it...maybe it'll "wear in"...but are there aftermkt clutches that are lighter?
It doesn't help that my left knee is off/on tender from sports...so the heavy pedal can be a chore sometimes.
07-02-2008, 10:08 AM
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it's pretty tough to improve on the lightness of the stock clutch
mine was light and others I've driven were the same. Someone may weigh in with a light action aftermarket one, but I can tell you it won't be the SouthBend stg III! Currently in my car, it definately requires more effort... sometimes it's tiring (my left leg's a bit weak from an old injury), but mostly it's a non-issue 