Easy mod for 5 spd. LBs starting/shifting.

[AppleJacks716]

Originally Posted by bB2NER

I always hated how you had to push the clutch ALL the way to the floor to start it. I came up with a cheap easy fix for this issue.
I took a small 1" square piece of high dense foam (the kind that has smooth finish on the outside) and using some red 3M molding tape attatched it to the tab on the clutch lever where it contacts the switch. It gives enough so if you do push it to the floor it won't restrict pedal movement but contacts the switch earlier making it easier to start.

I also adjusted the push rod so the clutch doesn't grab so close to the floor.
It takes a 14mm and 13mm wrench and some small vise grips.
Use the 14mm wrench to hold the switch and the 13mm to loosen the locknut. With the locknut loose you can unscrew the pushrod 1 1/2 turns (making it slightly longer). I used visegrip to turn the rod cause it was kinda hard to do it by hand. Then retighten the locknut and you are done.
The clutch now grabs later and shifts much easier and more normal.

Really? I mean really? Foam between the pedal and switch? That doesn't make you the least bit uncomfortable driving knowing you shoved something between the pedal and the switch? Why would you get a manual car if you don't want to fully use the clutch? Electronically disabling the clutch is much safer.