hodge Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 What do you guys think of the idea. Essentially I'd need a clutch pedal with a motion sensor (if that's what you would call it) and an electronicly controlled actuator/piston to replace the slave cylinder. Now seems the Syvecs can control a full DBW throttle setup which Ryan has done on Johnnys car I'm sure it would have no problem controlling the same sort of thing for a clutch pedal. I'm just looking into new and different ways of doing things really and it will remove some more stuff from my engine bay too odviously :-D. I know it's a lot of work for very little if no gain at all apart from removing the master cylinder, but I get a little bored sometimes over the winter months lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Its do-able I reckon but how would you actuate the clutch? Servo direct to the clutch fork? Some sort of hydraulic actuation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I can't imagine it being a nice feeling. The biting point would be all the tougher to find, especially with some aftermarket clutches available. It's just one more thing to go wrong really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 I can't imagine it being a nice feeling. The biting point would be all the tougher to find, especially with some aftermarket clutches available. It's just one more thing to go wrong really. If that were the case everybody would just walk everywhere, or buy N/A's lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Sounds like a great idea for a bit of innovation but I don't think it would be particularly nice to drive due to the tough to find biting point. If you can live with that then I think it's a great thing to try out. As said, not sure how you would actuate the clutch, would need to be similar to the throttle only much more heavy duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 The control algorithms would be a total nightmare. F1 struggled with this. You could buy the Shiftec unit, but it's mega money: http://www.shiftec.com/other_products.html Build it as an auto and have push buttons for the gearbox control, then you lose that hated clutch master cylinder spoiling the engine bay If you are so fond of minimalism just buy a pogo stick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Dont see why Scott mate, if the action is linear then the biting point will be similar to a hydraulic actuated clutch. Indeed, the actuation system hasnt been sorted yet. I think, much like an F1 car etc, the key factor is 'feel' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 The control algorithms would be a total nightmare. F1 struggled with this. You could buy the Shiftec unit, but it's mega money: http://www.shiftec.com/other_products.html Build it as an auto and have push buttons for the gearbox control, then you lose that hated clutch master cylinder spoiling the engine bay If you are so fond of minimalism just buy a pogo stick.... Off to toys R us in the morni g Chris. Now who wants t buy a supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Off to toys R us in the morni g Chris. Now who wants t buy a supra. £20? Don't worry about getting it painted first.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Dont see why Scott mate, if the action is linear then the biting point will be similar to a hydraulic actuated clutch. Indeed, the actuation system hasnt been sorted yet. I think, much like an F1 car etc, the key factor is 'feel' There is a mechanical feel to a clutch pedal though, you can feel the biting point through it. In fairness you would probably get used to the biting point so after a while you would get used to it, but for the feel..... I think it would be difficult to get used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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