DIY: 2nd GEAR GRIND FIX!!!!- Clutch Adjust - Page 2

***'06Siguy*** · 03-27-2010, 03:10 AM

Maybe you should change it to counter-clock wise....because I thought the same thing as the other guy.

Varion Icaria · 03-27-2010, 03:24 AM

I am going to do this tomorrow. This is ******* awesome if it fixes 2nd.

JDMFGSI · 03-27-2010, 03:39 AM

hhhmmmm...interesting...

hotboysly · 03-27-2010, 04:45 AM

hmm...will give a shot 2morroe

***PainIs4ThaWeak*** · 03-27-2010, 04:49 AM

Hey Alex, could you put a link in this thread to your other thread: 2nd Gear Grind Theory- PLEASE READ!

And vice versa - link to this thread in ^ that thread - (Think it might help everyone a bit)

If we haven't figured it out by then (which I'm sure we will very soon) - I'll be putting in a fresh CC stg 2 clutch, CC flywheel, Omni CMC, Russell SS clutch line, TWM stg 2 shift assembly, motor mounts, switching to Redline MTF, and adjusting the clutch rod as neccessary once I make it back to the states, which will hopefully happen within the next few months. - At which point I'll post results, if we haven't solved this by then.

Futurepr3 · 03-27-2010, 02:04 PM

OMFG I LOVE YOU this has made me fall in love with my car all over again!

thank you so much gaaaah!!!

blazelate · 03-27-2010, 02:14 PM

so does the clutch engage higher up now?

Mine picks up halfway up @ 30k miles. I dont want to make it wear out my clutch faster, but that w2as sopme fast shifting i could not pull off without a grind!

AK47 Performance · 03-27-2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Futurepr3

OMFG I LOVE YOU this has made me fall in love with my car all over again!

thank you so much gaaaah!!!

Same here, man... I'm glad I could help

AK47 Performance · 03-27-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazelate

so does the clutch engage higher up now?

Mine picks up halfway up @ 30k miles. I dont want to make it wear out my clutch faster, but that w2as sopme fast shifting i could not pull off without a grind!

Adjust it, but if your already at halfway you shouldn't be dragging. Test for clutch drag and if you are dragging, give it a little length on the clutch rod. Make sure you clutch is on the floor before you shift, and you should be golden.

test for clutch drag --> 2nd Gear Grind Theory- PLEASE READ!

TuGood2BTru · 03-27-2010, 02:46 PM

Is the rod supposed to give quite a bit? I just adjusted mine and when i turned the rod with my fingers it probably wasn't even half a rotation. I'm about to leave the house so I';; give my review in about 30-60 minutes

BBQXXX · 03-27-2010, 02:55 PM

In for more results!

Crazi3ge3 · 03-27-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQXXX

In for more results!

ME TOO!
I don't want to cause more problem to my car untill I'm sure it'll work fine.

Crazi3ge3 · 03-27-2010, 03:48 PM

if im driving normal, im going to have to take my foot off the clutch farther right, to make it start rolling? im confused about how's its going to feel.

AK47 Performance · 03-27-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazi3ge3

if im driving normal, im going to have to take my foot off the clutch farther right, to make it start rolling? im confused about how's its going to feel.

The clutch will engage a little later. It really isn't a big deal, just takes a little getting used to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuGood2BTru

Is the rod supposed to give quite a bit? I just adjusted mine and when i turned the rod with my fingers it probably wasn't even half a rotation. I'm about to leave the house so I';; give my review in about 30-60 minutes

Yea you should be able to turn it more then that. Don't be afraid to use a little force. You want the pedal to be stiff from the second you start pushing it. Stock, there is a little soft spot before it gets firm.

AK47 Performance · 03-27-2010, 03:59 PM

I'm making a list on the original post of the people that experienced positive results from this adjustment. This will help the skeptics get an idea of how well it works! and if it isn't working, more than likely you aren't doing it correctly.

TuGood2BTru · 03-27-2010, 04:05 PM

Okay well I guess I may need to redo it. I took it for a short spin and it seemed a little bit better, but I still get a notchy 2nd gear. I did not take it for a long enough drive to give a stong opinion about it. I will follow up later in the weekend.

FijiBlueFG2HT · 03-27-2010, 04:05 PM

Video or ban.

drivelikeyoustoleit · 03-27-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FijiBlueFG2HT

Video or ban.

uummm there is a video.... link is on the first pages first post from the OP

FijiBlueFG2HT · 03-27-2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivelikeyoustoleit

uummm there is a video.... link is on the first pages first post from the OP

Ahh, thank you.

Those shifts are not what I would consider, "proper" though.

Why is there such a pause between the shift and acceleration? I start accelerating right after the shift.

Maybe if you had a reflash to eliminate rev-hang, it would be different.

JDMFGSI · 03-27-2010, 04:41 PM

i just did this...pedal feels firm all the way through...before there was a soft spot..not anymore...havent drove it yet but the diy is simple...will post results when i get back..

03-27-2010, 03:10 AM	#21 (permalink)
*'06Siguy* Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 91,301 Scott	Maybe you should change it to counter-clock wise....because I thought the same thing as the other guy. __________________

03-27-2010, 04:49 AM	#25 (permalink)
*PainIs4ThaWeak* 8thcivicRidesPoles :) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 6,428 Mike (12.854@110.10)	Hey Alex, could you put a link in this thread to your other thread: 2nd Gear Grind Theory- PLEASE READ! And vice versa - link to this thread in ^ that thread - (Think it might help everyone a bit) If we haven't figured it out by then (which I'm sure we will very soon) - I'll be putting in a fresh CC stg 2 clutch, CC flywheel, Omni CMC, Russell SS clutch line, TWM stg 2 shift assembly, motor mounts, switching to Redline MTF, and adjusting the clutch rod as neccessary once I make it back to the states, which will hopefully happen within the next few months. - At which point I'll post results, if we haven't solved this by then. Last edited by PainIs4ThaWeak; 03-27-2010 at 04:50 AM.

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03-27-2010, 03:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
Varion Icaria Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Age: 23 Posts: 1,122 Robert	I am going to do this tomorrow. This is ******* awesome if it fixes 2nd.

03-27-2010, 03:39 AM	#23 (permalink)
JDMFGSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dangerous Neighborhood! Posts: 1,954 Tommy GuNZ	hhhmmmm...interesting...

03-27-2010, 04:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
hotboysly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal Baby Posts: 2,913 Sly	hmm...will give a shot 2morroe

03-27-2010, 02:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
Futurepr3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portsmouth, NH Age: 27 Posts: 216 Philly	OMFG I LOVE YOU this has made me fall in love with my car all over again! thank you so much gaaaah!!!

03-27-2010, 02:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
blazelate Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SFV Posts: 1,277	so does the clutch engage higher up now? Mine picks up halfway up @ 30k miles. I dont want to make it wear out my clutch faster, but that w2as sopme fast shifting i could not pull off without a grind!

03-27-2010, 02:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
TuGood2BTru Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 369 Tommy	Is the rod supposed to give quite a bit? I just adjusted mine and when i turned the rod with my fingers it probably wasn't even half a rotation. I'm about to leave the house so I';; give my review in about 30-60 minutes

03-27-2010, 02:55 PM	#31 (permalink)
BBQXXX Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CO Posts: 5,489 Corey	In for more results!

03-27-2010, 03:48 PM	#33 (permalink)
Crazi3ge3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux City IA Age: 22 Posts: 1,295 Benji	if im driving normal, im going to have to take my foot off the clutch farther right, to make it start rolling? im confused about how's its going to feel.

03-27-2010, 03:59 PM	#35 (permalink)
AK47 Performance Banned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 306 Alex	I'm making a list on the original post of the people that experienced positive results from this adjustment. This will help the skeptics get an idea of how well it works! and if it isn't working, more than likely you aren't doing it correctly.

03-27-2010, 04:05 PM	#36 (permalink)
TuGood2BTru Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 369 Tommy	Okay well I guess I may need to redo it. I took it for a short spin and it seemed a little bit better, but I still get a notchy 2nd gear. I did not take it for a long enough drive to give a stong opinion about it. I will follow up later in the weekend.

03-27-2010, 04:05 PM	#37 (permalink)
FijiBlueFG2HT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cliffs: Drunk Age: 26 Posts: 28,272 Mitch [Ryan #3]	Video or ban.

03-27-2010, 04:41 PM	#40 (permalink)
JDMFGSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dangerous Neighborhood! Posts: 1,954 Tommy GuNZ	i just did this...pedal feels firm all the way through...before there was a soft spot..not anymore...havent drove it yet but the diy is simple...will post results when i get back..

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