Clutch pedal engages high

[MWS]

A couple of years ago (at 35k mi) I had my IMS upgraded (LN) and opted to have the clutch proactively replaced. When I got the car back, the pedal engaged much higher than before and was significantly stiffer. Having owned many manual cars, I wasn't concerned as clutch replacement always changed the feel. Point of all of this is....clutch feel (to me at least) is subjective and the "ideal feel" varies from person to person.

I'm sorry I can't speak to your issue directly from a technical standpoint, nor can I say if what you are experiencing is of any concern. Perhaps there is another 986 owner in your area (or better yet, a forum member close) that would allow you to drive their car to compare pedal feel.

[Lapister]

When I was searching for my Boxster I test drove 4 cars all of which had the high clutch engagement. I kept passing on these cars thinking that they were at the end of their clutch life from searching the forums. Then I read elsewhere that they self adjust and that high release points are just very common. Shortly after I purchased mine and it has the same high release point. Doesn't slip, works fine, not worried although I do favor a adjustable one. Much like the IMS issue that hovered over me when I first started researching our cars, I wasn't going to let it get in my way of owning these fun little cars.