Hi.

I gave it some beans the other day and got a fair amount of clutch slip. To be fair i think it was my fault, i properly got the burnt cabbage smell!! (i think i've heard it described as that before) Anyway, it was most certainly the clutch. I've done the usual tests; steep incline, in first, clutch ingaged, full acceleration - no slip.

Anyway, since then, i've noticed that the biting point was changed. It feels higher than it used to be. I know you can get sensitive to the slightest of changes and it may have only moved slightly, but it 'feels' alot more.

I dont think the clutch is on the way out, but i'm not confident on high rev standing starts. Should i be?!?!?

Cheers,

James

 

Hi james,

Alot of people on hear dont like the idea of a full beans start. Strange aye.

Reason being the clutch. Ive think there is a delay valve iusse also, but im not to sure about it. (lets the clutch up slower from what i can gather, but it can be removed to improve standing starts)

In order to get a good start without slip side stepping the clutch is a must. allow your foot to rest on the very edge of the clutch then slide it to the side. should make a big difference, but still very tricky to master

 

No need to do that, its very harsh on the car and you loose all control of the clutch / biting point, you should be able to lift your foot off the clutch fast enough to light the wheels

 

REally, what RPM?

 

Usually about 7k for me

 

We all do that at first; it's very easy to light up the clutch instead of the back wheels.

Violent starts are bad for the driveline & are fairly pointless.

The car goes to 9K in first, so soon catches itself up if you're more considerate from the off.

 

what do you pull off nick in yuor at the traffic light front line.

 

Entschueldien Sie mir bitte?

 

Sorry i did understand that either. Woundered what RPM you pull let the clutch up on a spirited start

 

Not true on pre 04 cars!