I know this is somewhat subjective and a long shot, but how heavy is the clutch in the SC300? I currently own a '96 Firebird Formula 6-speed and the clutch is starting to cause problems for me due to my fibromyalgia. What's sad is the clutch isn't even all that heavy, and I have my seat adjusted per racing driver's instruction. Which another benefit of the SC300 I'm thinking will be that it'll ride a little bit softer, the Firebird rides ok but the roads around here are truly terrible so between a little better ride and the compliance of having an IRS over a SRA would also be nice. To help perhaps give some perspective here's a list of cars in recent memory I've driven from lightest clutch to heaviest:
'90 Miata
'06 A4 2.0T Quattro
'12 Genesis Coupe 2.0T
'96 Firebird Formula
'95 Celica ST
'96 Cobra(was so freaking heavy it blew my knee out after depressing 3-4 times)
All cars were stock in terms of the drive-train at the time. The Miata and A4 were stupid easy to depress, I think most brake pedals require more force. The Genesis was a little lighter than the Firebird, and the Celica was the same if not a tad heavier surprisingly. The Cobra was just stupid heavy. I'd say the Firebird is about 3-4 times heavier than the Miata and A4, then the Cobra was 4-5 times heavier than the Firebird. Most probably don't remember but I made a post a couple years back asking about the '98-00 SC400, but I really don't want to get an automatic. Even though the clutch of a Miata would be ok I don't think the ride would be comfortable enough for my fibro, though I'd look at the NB2 Miata at hopes of it riding better than the NA6. Which I'm the type I rather have 100 hp with a manual than 300 hp with an automatic, but I guess it's not much good if I can't even drive the car. Anyhow, if anyone could perhaps provide a frame of reference it'd be appreciated. Of course I'd test one in person if I could, but for some reason it's hard to find one of the 3,800 or so made. So before selling my car I'd like to have some kind of idea, thanks.
'90 Miata
'06 A4 2.0T Quattro
'12 Genesis Coupe 2.0T
'96 Firebird Formula
'95 Celica ST
'96 Cobra(was so freaking heavy it blew my knee out after depressing 3-4 times)
All cars were stock in terms of the drive-train at the time. The Miata and A4 were stupid easy to depress, I think most brake pedals require more force. The Genesis was a little lighter than the Firebird, and the Celica was the same if not a tad heavier surprisingly. The Cobra was just stupid heavy. I'd say the Firebird is about 3-4 times heavier than the Miata and A4, then the Cobra was 4-5 times heavier than the Firebird. Most probably don't remember but I made a post a couple years back asking about the '98-00 SC400, but I really don't want to get an automatic. Even though the clutch of a Miata would be ok I don't think the ride would be comfortable enough for my fibro, though I'd look at the NB2 Miata at hopes of it riding better than the NA6. Which I'm the type I rather have 100 hp with a manual than 300 hp with an automatic, but I guess it's not much good if I can't even drive the car. Anyhow, if anyone could perhaps provide a frame of reference it'd be appreciated. Of course I'd test one in person if I could, but for some reason it's hard to find one of the 3,800 or so made. So before selling my car I'd like to have some kind of idea, thanks.
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My guess would be the same as a Genesis coupe. My friend had one (w/ stock clutch) and I got to drive it from Ohio to New Jersey on a roadtrip. It was very similar to my 5spd 1997 SC300
Alright thanks for the insight, that's kind of where I figured it'd be but I was kind of hoping it'd be closer to the Audi.