5 Speed Clutch Bite Point?

[Stroked & Blown]

Replacing the clutch return spring with a softer one was a popular mod a few years back: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/343297-improved-clutch-action-dramatically.html

I got the springs from McMaster Carr (P/N 9657K142) that are referenced in the thread above and it really improves the feel.

[maxnine11]

Yep, I know what you mean. I still remember not long after I got the car I got stuck on a very short but VERY steep hill. WOW! trying to balance that start without stalling out or burning up the clutch was an experience I do not want to repeat.

Use your handbrake to keep from rolling backwards. That frees up your right foot for the gas pedal. Give it some throttle, release the clutch pedal and release the handbrake pretty much simultaneously. Takes bit of practice.

https://youtu.be/h03L07IOWHU

[986andmx5]

The clutch on my '99 was replaced around 30k miles ago and it grabs very low- within the first 30% of clutch pedal travel. My DD Mazda3 has 152k on the original clutch and is grabbing in the last 30% of pedal travel. It can be interesting going back and forth between the two!