I was just looking through the performance mods section today and saw the Clutch Restrictor Mod. It looks like a simple mod, but is it really worth it? I guess what I'm really asking is, does this mod make an noticeable difference in performance or does it just make daily driving more difficult? Ok, so who all has done it, and what do you think about it?
#6084, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 1 Nov-03-03 04:40 PM by sd240
lol, no joke. 205/70's just don't look good on the ol 14" wheels, but have no fear my 17" ADR Akunin wheels with 215/45 Falken tires should be here any day
I did clutch restrictor. don't lose any washers!!!! you'll be in deep shiat if you do. (fluid leaks)
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#6087, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 3 Nov-03-03 11:54 PM by 420AYE
oops... doubly
Having Problems? Heres my Three step solution to anything 2gnt related. Step 1: Put down everything in your hands. Step 2: Grab a lucky strike, Smoke it. Step 3: Walk to the fridge, double fist some keystone ice, sit down in the shade, drink one beer, finish cigarette, drink other beer, roll a joint, smoke it, walk back to your problem, and in about 5 minutes the solution will come to you. If not. Go here: here
If still nothing, your trying to hard. Start over at step 1.
#6088, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 4
I wouldn't really call it a performance mod but it definitly gives you a better feel for your car. I did it a loooong time ago and at first you felt the difference then you just get used to it and it.
#6089, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 5
DUDE, my wheels should be here any day! But seriously all it does is changes the feel? So is there really any kind of advantage to doing it at all? I dunno maybe chirp second easier or anything(not that i call that an advantage, but it is kinda fu ) Well thanks guys.
#6090, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 6
Chirp second easier? shit I have a turbo and I can't chirp second. Maybe I need this mod, lol. What I need is a freaking clutch. The stock one sucks so bad at 85k miles..
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#6091, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 7
makes the engagement faster. I'd say it not good for low RPM driving because you want a little delay in clutch engagement and this mod makes it engage a little fast for low rpm driving. But if you gonna rev that sucka and quick shift its a great mod ^_^
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#6092, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by Eclipse2NR Chirp second easier? shit I have a turbo and I can't chirp second. Maybe I need this mod, lol. What I need is a freaking clutch. The stock one sucks so bad at 85k miles..
Have you tried bleeding the clutch? We had to when we put the car back together this summer and it was like a totally new clutch. Well, actually, it was a new clutch, a PT Cruiser clutch, but the old one was still pretty good at 142K on it. Get some fluid and a buddy and bleed that sucka!
#6093, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 9
i'm reading my haynes manual on how to bleed the clutch and i don't think i'm understanding correctly. how exactly do you do it? does anyone have some good tips on bleeding the clutch. i'm not hi jacking your post, i guess this is just another question for someone to answer. how long does the restrictor removal mod take to complete. a half hour?
#6094, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 10
THe mod is really simple just one bolt, remove the spring/ restrictor plate screw it back and bleed the system. With the mod you won't stall as easily..I put mine back in after I changed out my slave cylinder and I stall real easily now. I need to take it out again. Alvin
96 RST
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#6095, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod" In response to Reply # 11
yeah. i['m nt with mild mods and i can chirp second all the time.... thats really sad. i have 122k and my clutch is holding fine beside the fact that i need new cylinders.
Having Problems? Heres my Three step solution to anything 2gnt related. Step 1: Put down everything in your hands. Step 2: Grab a lucky strike, Smoke it. Step 3: Walk to the fridge, double fist some keystone ice, sit down in the shade, drink one beer, finish cigarette, drink other beer, roll a joint, smoke it, walk back to your problem, and in about 5 minutes the solution will come to you. If not. Go here: here
If still nothing, your trying to hard. Start over at step 1.
#6097, "Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod Done now car wont shift into gear" In response to Reply # 13
Perhaps you all can help. I did the above mod. I put everything back together, bled the clutch a couple of times using DOT 3 Brake fluid. I went to test drive the car, and found that i cannot shift into any of the gears when the engine is on. I have checked for leaks on the slave and master cylinders, and the banjo and bleed screws. Any advice or help?
#6098, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod Done now car wont shift into gear" In response to Reply # 14
i can eat first off all day and squeel in 2nd pretty good and im NT. when i had bald tires i could hit 4th without moving hardly at all =P. i plan on doing the restricter mod sooner or later but im tired of messing with crap on my car at the moment, the simpliest thing will turn into hours of work and i hate trying to find things on my car. itd take me a year to find the screw i needed.
#6099, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod Done now car wont shift into gear" In response to Reply # 15
Bleeding the slave cylinder(You'll need an assistant).
1.Get some vacuum line that fits over the slave cylinder bleeder screw snuggly.
2.Get a glass jar and fill it up half way with DOT 3 brake fluid. Put your vacuum line at the bottom of the jar. (You do this because if your assistant lifts his foot off of the clutch pedal to soon you won't have any air in your clutch fluid system).
3. Have your assistant pump up the master cylinder.
4.With your assistants foot off of the clutch pedal, open the bleeder screw. Say "OPEN" loudly so your assistant hears you.
5.Have your assistant push down slowly on the clutch pedal, so he doesn't spray brake fluid everywhere, and hold the clutch pedal down firmly. The assistant should say "DOWN" loudly so you can hear it.
6.Close the bleeder screw snuggly. Say "CLOSED" loudly so your assistant can hear you. Your assistant can lift his foot off of the clutch pedal and say "UP" loudly so you can hear it. Don't break the bleeder screw. There hollow screws so they break easily.
Do this three or four times, even if you don't see any air in the fluid. Peace.
#6101, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod Done now car wont shift into gear" In response to Reply # 17
Originally posted by turbo8u WOW thanks man!!! I will give you load of shit now because I am better than you and I know everything. I fabricate large city bridges in my free time and I have the fastest car here and I weld much better than you and I am so arrogant because I am better than you as well.
Fixed. Please excuse Josh, he is better than you!
Actually becareful searching, look at the dates before you post a reply to help someone.
#6104, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod Done now car wont shift into gear" In response to Reply # 20
Well since we're on the subject, could we go over a small scale version via toothpicks or popsicle sticks perhaps? I've got a box with Terry's address on it already, we'll wrap it up nice and return to sender lol.
FYI: Pretty cool bleeding technique, I always feel cool when I get to yell stuff.
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#6105, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod Done now car wont shift into gear" In response to Reply # 21 Feb-05-07 09:39 PM by turbo8u
Originally posted by XMasta19 Well since we're on the subject, could we go over a small scale version via toothpicks or popsicle sticks perhaps? I've got a box with Terry's address on it already, we'll wrap it up nice and return to sender lol.
good idea, then Terry wouldnt have to try and weld anything and he could use his mad fabricator glue.
whats a meme?
Sarcasm goes both ways man
Thats a good bleeding writeup, thanks man. Like I said, im giving you shit. I bought speed bleeders a long time ago for my brakes and clutch, its really come in handy because you dont always have someone there to help you. It sucks even more bleeding with a broomstick between the pedal and seat, lol. Another good idea is to line lock the rubber line before you disconnect it, a lot less bleeding.
im sorry if I came across like a dick, im not used to new guys not being flamed for resurrecting old posts. sorry man. I dont think im better than you, Terry has something against me but it doesnt matter.
edited for fatfingering
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#6106, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod Done now car wont shift into gear" In response to Reply # 20
Originally posted by turbo8u Me, me, me,meme, me, me, me, me,meme, me, me, me, me,meme, me, Me, me, me,meme, me, Me, me, me,meme, me, me, me, me,meme, me, me, me, me,meme, me. Ill show you how to fabricate a bridge on my freetime, if you want. im no more important than anyone here. weve all been flamed for doing dumb shit on this site. Terry is just being nice.
#6224, "RE: Clutch Restrictor Removal Mod Done now car wont shift into gear" In response to Reply # 16
Originally posted by Yo Bleeding the slave cylinder(You'll need an assistant). 1.Get some vacuum line that fits over the slave cylinder bleeder screw snuggly. 2.Get a glass jar and fill it up half way with DOT 3 brake fluid. Put your vacuum line at the bottom of the jar. (You do this because if your assistant lifts his foot off of the clutch pedal to soon you won't have any air in your clutch fluid system). 3. Have your assistant pump up the master cylinder. 4.With your assistants foot off of the clutch pedal, open the bleeder screw. Say "OPEN" loudly so your assistant hears you. 5.Have your assistant push down slowly on the clutch pedal, so he doesn't spray brake fluid everywhere, and hold the clutch pedal down firmly. The assistant should say "DOWN" loudly so you can hear it. 6.Close the bleeder screw snuggly. Say "CLOSED" loudly so your assistant can hear you. Your assistant can lift his foot off of the clutch pedal and say "UP" loudly so you can hear it. Don't break the bleeder screw. There hollow screws so they break easily. Do this three or four times, even if you don't see any air in the fluid. Peace.
Good quick writeup for the Wiki.
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