I have a 2003 s60 t5 with the 5 speed spaceball shifter. It has a tune installed, but no other mods. I purchased it about a year ago, and from day 1 of my acquisition, the clutch-throttle feel has been lacking. I've driven manual shifts my entire life, and have never had a car more difficult to feel the engagement point.

When I go from driving my 2006 Miata directly to the s60, I will almost always either slip the clutch too much, or under-rev and kill it.

There just seems to be a lack of "feel" or feedback from the clutch, if that makes sense.

So, is this something wrong with my specific car, or does this sound familiar to other P2 5-speed owners?

My BCR tune supposedly boosts the HP up to 290+/-, but she is driven pretty gently.

 

I forgot to mention. Car has 57K original miles, so I assume the clutch is original.