Adjusting Clutch engagement point? (base civic)

Nighthawk R18 · 03-27-2007, 12:21 AM

anyone know how to adjust the engagement point on a base civic clutch? i think it engages to high off the floor and would like to see if i can get it to "catch" a little lower.

thanks for the input

BubzSI · 03-27-2007, 02:15 AM

DO NOT MESS W/ IT.. TRUST ME.

but if you need too.. do it

iknowmysh1t · 03-27-2007, 02:24 AM

how many miles do you have? it might be grabbing higher due to a worn out clutch.

Nighthawk R18 · 03-27-2007, 02:38 AM

hmm how do i quote both of you?

well first response:

lol why not mess with it...and i'd love to adjust it if only i knew how..unless you can give me reasons why to leave it

second response:
nah its not cuz the clutch is worn..only 8.5 k miles.. bought it in nov and engagement point hasnt changed..i just would like to try to lower it

thanks

dere-licte · 03-27-2007, 02:50 AM

haha i'm experiencing the same thing lol. actually it's really hard for me to tell when it catches, and the quiet engine doesn't help! I've had my civic for a month now, and im still not use to it. I'm use to driving very stiff clutches, i.e. Jetta, gti. This clutch is too soft for me. any suggestions? my friends tell me to switch to a stage II...

BATANG CITY JAIL · 03-27-2007, 02:52 AM

DONT YOU ******* DARE TO TOUCH IT!!!

iknowmysh1t · 03-27-2007, 02:54 AM

the only way to adjust this engagement point is by replacing the pressure plate but if your going to do that then you mind as well just change the disc and throw out bearing as well. its a hydro clutch not a cable. upgrade to a stronger clutch and pressure plate.

BubzSI · 03-27-2007, 03:09 AM

I messed w/ mine on my RSX and I had to buy a new clutch...omg dont dew it

huy1224 · 04-13-2007, 05:16 PM

Hi all,

I for one was too used to the higher engage point. 2 weeks ago i took my car in for a squeaking noise on my clutch pedal (06 SI), and they replaced the clutch pedal, master cylinder and resistor spring to rid of the squeak. Now, it seems like the clutch height was adjusted and it seems like the clutch catches too soon... Is it difficult to adjust the height? Everyone seems to be flagging it as a no-no..

e60.deluxe · 04-13-2007, 05:25 PM

agreed, the civic si cluth catches too high. just get used to it i say.

pd0019 · 04-13-2007, 08:39 PM

yea i've had my civic for 3 months now and i dont like the catch point. its way too high IMO

but...nothing you can do except get use to it unless you want to be a pioneer and make the DIY post on how to change it

radiocontrolhead · 04-13-2007, 10:23 PM

You are all babies... Live w/ it.

J/K

03-27-2007, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nighthawk R18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Walnut, CA Posts: 206 Justin (Jayjay) iTrader: 5 / 100%	Adjusting Clutch engagement point? (base civic) anyone know how to adjust the engagement point on a base civic clutch? i think it engages to high off the floor and would like to see if i can get it to "catch" a little lower. thanks for the input

03-27-2007, 02:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
dere-licte Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawaii Age: 18 Posts: 290 Derek iTrader: 0 / 0%	good idea... haha i'm experiencing the same thing lol. actually it's really hard for me to tell when it catches, and the quiet engine doesn't help! I've had my civic for a month now, and im still not use to it. I'm use to driving very stiff clutches, i.e. Jetta, gti. This clutch is too soft for me. any suggestions? my friends tell me to switch to a stage II...

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BubzSI Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 24 Posts: 2,483 Travis iTrader: 5 / 100%	DO NOT MESS W/ IT.. TRUST ME. but if you need too.. do it

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iknowmysh1t Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 970 iTrader: 0 / 0%	how many miles do you have? it might be grabbing higher due to a worn out clutch.

03-27-2007, 02:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nighthawk R18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Walnut, CA Posts: 206 Justin (Jayjay) iTrader: 5 / 100%	hmm how do i quote both of you? well first response: lol why not mess with it...and i'd love to adjust it if only i knew how..unless you can give me reasons why to leave it second response: nah its not cuz the clutch is worn..only 8.5 k miles.. bought it in nov and engagement point hasnt changed..i just would like to try to lower it thanks

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BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	DONT YOU ******* DARE TO TOUCH IT!!!

03-27-2007, 02:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
iknowmysh1t Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 970 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the only way to adjust this engagement point is by replacing the pressure plate but if your going to do that then you mind as well just change the disc and throw out bearing as well. its a hydro clutch not a cable. upgrade to a stronger clutch and pressure plate.

03-27-2007, 03:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
BubzSI Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 24 Posts: 2,483 Travis iTrader: 5 / 100%	I messed w/ mine on my RSX and I had to buy a new clutch...omg dont dew it

04-13-2007, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
huy1224 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hi all, I for one was too used to the higher engage point. 2 weeks ago i took my car in for a squeaking noise on my clutch pedal (06 SI), and they replaced the clutch pedal, master cylinder and resistor spring to rid of the squeak. Now, it seems like the clutch height was adjusted and it seems like the clutch catches too soon... Is it difficult to adjust the height? Everyone seems to be flagging it as a no-no..

04-13-2007, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
e60.deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Forest, CA Age: 22 Posts: 5,304 iTrader: 3 / 100%	agreed, the civic si cluth catches too high. just get used to it i say.

04-13-2007, 08:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
pd0019 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 21 Posts: 361 iTrader: 2 / 100%	yea i've had my civic for 3 months now and i dont like the catch point. its way too high IMO but...nothing you can do except get use to it unless you want to be a pioneer and make the DIY post on how to change it

04-13-2007, 10:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 21 Posts: 2,927 Danny iTrader: 0 / 0%	You are all babies... Live w/ it. J/K