Plenty of juice but won't start (Sometimes!)

[Moe-Man]

A couple times a week my 96' 200 SX-R won't start. Then, after several minutes of turning the key, pushing the clutch, and shaking the stearing wheel, it starts. It seems to happen most often after the vehicle sits. I thought it might be the clutch sensor because the clutch has about 120,000 miles on it. But, I think something else is going on. Any ideas?

[Smebbin'd'240]

Is your exhaust and starter on the same side?

[Moe-Man]

No.

[Und3rprshUr]

Does car make any sounds when it doesnt start ?

[Moe-Man]

When I turn the key, the only sound I hear is the electronics (radio, door alarm, etc.) coming on. The starter does not turn. However, after several attempts, suddenly it fires up.

[Und3rprshUr]

Next time it does this try tapping on the starter with a stick hit it hard btw.. and see if it start after that.. my guess would be a starter selenoid goin bad..

but could be alarm as well.

[NISTECH]

is your floor mat possibly bunched up under the clutch pedal?

[Moe-Man]

I've been thinking the starter solenoid could be the problem. I will check out the solenoid switch theory a little more. I've already ruled out the floor mat issue. Thanks for all the help.