honda clutches suck

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Sep 17, 2003 | 08:55 AM

#21

shift_9k

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From: Chicago

When merging on to the highway, I keep it in either 2nd or 3rd depending on how fast im going. When the acceraltion lane comes up I jump on it, vo la' im in vtec heaven singing the sweet song of DOHC. When I have to pass I simply get the car in neutral, rev up to desired rpm for the lower gear, downshift and im off like a rocket. Hope that helps. Im sure someone will have a better description.

Sep 17, 2003 | 09:13 AM

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geminiS2

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I have no problems on slippage on my 2002 but at 14000 miles now I have 1st gear seems to get stuck when cold.. dont know if the car needs a clutch adjustment or the mastercylinder has to have new fluid ect...

Sep 17, 2003 | 09:28 AM

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JL9000

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SiDriver
[B]Well, I needed a quick way to blend into fast moving traffic.

Sep 17, 2003 | 09:41 AM

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s2kdriver80

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From: Long Island, New York, US

Oops, I forgot the part where I should have said I was at a standstill - sorry about that. LOL, of course I would just downshift if I was already on the move.

Sep 17, 2003 | 09:46 AM

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cyber_x

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SiDriver
[B]Oops, I forgot the part where I should have said I was at a standstill - sorry about that.

Sep 17, 2003 | 09:47 AM

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Woodson

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SiDriver
[B]Oops, I forgot the part where I should have said I was at a standstill - sorry about that.

Sep 17, 2003 | 10:03 AM

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Triple-H

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From: West Henrietta UPSTATE NY

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Originally posted by Woodson
Just start off normally and once the clutch is fully engaged , floor it.

Absolutely! A good clean fast clutch engagement while engine is at an idle, followed by the foot to the floor. The first second may seem like not enough is happening, but it will.

Sep 17, 2003 | 01:24 PM

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HI SPEEDR

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From: Wellington

I have almost 5000 miles on my '03 with no problems. Clutch should last at least 80K miles or more with one driver. If not, then there is a problem with either a defective clutch or you're beatin' the shit out of it. -Ken

Sep 17, 2003 | 02:40 PM

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mikecl713

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got word from honda...
they said clutch "exploded" possibly misaligned ever so slighty from factory
something is fishy and it is not my driving at all
i learned to drive stick on a porsche 911, and i drove around in my buddies civic si. and before the s2k i had a mini cooper s.
they will be replacing everything, flywheel, pp and clutch under warranty....