Burning clutch or car next to me?
09-20-2005, 11:26 PM
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AFAIK
Glazed usually is the result from riding it too hard (eg reversing up a steep hill). When riding the clutch too hard you usually get a bruning smell.
IF the clutch gets too hot the surface becomes glazed and doesn't tend to grip as much. This results in the clutch slipping more.
It may be possible the clutch got glazed previously and now will slip even when trying to shift normally and therefore making more stink?
Glazed usually is the result from riding it too hard (eg reversing up a steep hill). When riding the clutch too hard you usually get a bruning smell.
IF the clutch gets too hot the surface becomes glazed and doesn't tend to grip as much. This results in the clutch slipping more.
It may be possible the clutch got glazed previously and now will slip even when trying to shift normally and therefore making more stink?
09-20-2005, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MattG,Sep 20 2005, 11:26 PM
It may be possible the clutch got glazed previously and now will slip even when trying to shift normally and therefore making more stink?
Maybe I am being paranoid?
09-21-2005, 12:17 AM
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but for some reason in my S it bogs an incredible amount unless I slip it at a higher rpm, around 1500
09-21-2005, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsBen,Sep 21 2005, 08:39 AM
Should I engage it at 1500 rpm too?
Do to the design and nature of the F20C, if you let the clutch out even a little bit too quickly at low rpm's, the motor will bog almost immediately. The amount of time taken to let out the clutch pedal is dictated by engine speed and throttle position.
On just a slight downhill, (starting from a standstill) you should be able to slowwwly let out the clutch without giving it any gas at all.
If you are really good, you should be able to let out the clutch from in between 1,200-1,500 rpm's without bogging the motor and be able to keep your rpm's exactly the same from the time you begin clutch engagement till the time engagement is complete. Once engagement is complete, the rev's will begin to climb from whatever rpm you started from.
09-21-2005, 05:40 PM
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good that you learning stick shift on S. cuz i find S to be the easiest stick shift car from my experience.
Don't afraid of car jerking when you start, you may stall the engine but that will let you know the engagement point. So just try to press more gas when its about to jerk, and eventually you will find perfect pressure to start smooth. Just don't get intimidated on guys next you for a race.
It's the fastest way to mess your car up.
Don't afraid of car jerking when you start, you may stall the engine but that will let you know the engagement point. So just try to press more gas when its about to jerk, and eventually you will find perfect pressure to start smooth. Just don't get intimidated on guys next you for a race.
It's the fastest way to mess your car up.