clutch engagement : seat position ... - Toyota Yaris Forums

gid · 12-16-2008, 10:13 PM

for us who have a hard time with the clutch . I've found that the seat positon helps with the engagement . Those who are around 5 foot 9 inches tall may find that sliding the drivers seat all the way back and then moving it forward 2 clicks makes for better clutch pedal engagement . Has anyone experienced this ? If not , give it a try and let us know the results .

Rich k · 12-16-2008, 10:52 PM

I'm 6'-0" and i've tried the seat every which way. 1 click from the back is waaaaay to far back for me, i never feel like i am close enough to any of the controlls to operate them from back there. I sit straight up and maybee 2 or 3 clicks back (i should know this by now). I'm basically pressing down on the clutch pedal rather than pushing it forward. I'm sure this position would drive some people crazy if they tried it, just like beeing way back drives me crazy. Its funny if i go one click further back than i normally am i feel like i have to really go thru a lot of extra effort and concintrate on extending the leg and toes to get the clutch engaged. I know that the extra 1" further away couldn't make that much of a difference, though it feels like it.

MUSKOKA800 · 12-17-2008, 07:31 AM

I haven't had an engagement issue since installing the TRD exhaust. It's much easier to feather the clutch when you can actually hear some engine noise.

12-16-2008, 10:13 PM	#1
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	clutch engagement : seat position ... for us who have a hard time with the clutch . I've found that the seat positon helps with the engagement . Those who are around 5 foot 9 inches tall may find that sliding the drivers seat all the way back and then moving it forward 2 clicks makes for better clutch pedal engagement . Has anyone experienced this ? If not , give it a try and let us know the results . Last edited by gid; 12-17-2008 at 07:12 PM.

12-17-2008, 07:31 AM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I haven't had an engagement issue since installing the TRD exhaust. It's much easier to feather the clutch when you can actually hear some engine noise. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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12-16-2008, 10:52 PM	#2
Rich k Drives: 07 3dr white Yaris 5spd stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dutchess NY Posts: 130	I'm 6'-0" and i've tried the seat every which way. 1 click from the back is waaaaay to far back for me, i never feel like i am close enough to any of the controlls to operate them from back there. I sit straight up and maybee 2 or 3 clicks back (i should know this by now). I'm basically pressing down on the clutch pedal rather than pushing it forward. I'm sure this position would drive some people crazy if they tried it, just like beeing way back drives me crazy. Its funny if i go one click further back than i normally am i feel like i have to really go thru a lot of extra effort and concintrate on extending the leg and toes to get the clutch engaged. I know that the extra 1" further away couldn't make that much of a difference, though it feels like it.