I was wondering if there is any way to adjust the clutch engagement point? I tried the clutch pedal height adjustment but the engagement stays the same. Its way too high up for my comfort. Theis is my first stick car and I'm getting alittle frustrated trying to get off the clutch smoothly. I can get into the friction zone fine but not past it smoothly. I have an AP2 and on alot of starts I get wild bucking and some I don't but the tires chirp. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the -5 temp and Potenzas.

 

Change the tires before you crash. And practice.

 

The problem with the S2000 is that if you are over about 5' 10" you can't slide the driver's seat back far enough to provide smooth release of the clutch pedal. It's perfect for me as I'm only 5'7" but for tall guys, expect clutch pedal issues as it's tough to use the clutch smoothly with your knee touching the steering wheel!

 

^ no problem here at 6'

I recommend that OP practice in an empty parking lot and not drive the S around too much untill he gets clutch release right. Perhaps you can get someone you know well to ride-along with you and talk you through where you are going wrong when taking your foot off.

You will know you have learned Clutch release when taking your foot off the clutch will be seamless, almost as though the car is an automatic. The other thing you need to keep in mind is that you need to be gently on the gas the moment the foot is completely off the clutch.

Find someone that can help you. I think that would get you started practicing in the right direction.

ALSO, now that you own the S, update your profile from enthusiast to owner. Good Luck

 

I will have one of my buddies help me out tonigh. BTW I'm a short guy 5'5'' perhaps me having the seat too close up could be a problem?

 

5'5"? Can you see over the dash?

 

Yep

 

why do people need to be like that^

 

OP be very careful with your tires. Potenzas are useless when the temp dips below 40 degrees.

If practicing in a parking lot and not intending to drive the S very much in the winter, be very careful and ensure you practice in a parking lot not too far from home and that there is no snow/ice on the ground. Better yet, wait for Spring to drive the car.

Snow tires are a must if you intend driving the car in the winter. Please consider them as we have seen a lot of wrecked threads on this very forum.

 

It was a joke.