bigface Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 When trying to take off with much rev on the car(about 3k) it feels that the clutch has stuck and all i get is revs and for a few hours after an awful stink from the car. Is there any reason why this would happen? Also on the way from Dublin a few weeks ago while sitting around 90 on the motorway she dropped power for a few seconds and then kept going and never did before or since, any suggestions?? cheers MOK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gti_Fly Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 The mk4 clutch can slip if you launch it hard from standstill INCORRECTLY the clutch won't take it if you use high RPM and slip the clutch in like you do a FWD car. Either you use small revs, slip in the clutch, and then bang on the thottle once the clutch is engaged. Or You dial up 5000+ rpm, and bang in the clutch instantly with NO SLIP (ie side step the clutch), and feel the car rocket away from the lights. You may have done some short term damage to the clutch if it's causing you problems still (ie glazed the clutch), which should go away with a some driving. There are various driving methods people suggest on how to try and de-glaze a clutch quickly. If that doesn't work, then the clutch may need replacing. It's hard to say how long a clutch should last too, I'm still on the original, and my car is approaching 80,000 miles. I believe it does vary so much depending on driving styles/life style of the car etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddyR32 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Exactly as Fly has stated. I did the drag strip at inters and foolishly used about 4k revs and did the old feed the clutch in as you would do normally which resulted in a 1/4 mile smoke screen, and a time my gran would have been embarrassed with due to it slipping all the way down the 1/4 !! Second run tho i held 4k and side stepped the clutch which resulted in the car setting off like its never set off before. It wasnt just me that did the clutch slip thing another few people also did it until being pointed in the right direction. The car will stink for ages if you've slipped the clutch bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Was this at this years steve, going to have to try and get up for next years matey+++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddyR32 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Sure was Jimmy. I took the plunge and did two runs up the 1/4. First was a full 1/4 clutch slip and second 14.3 1/4 and 0-60 in 5.3 iirc. Not too bad i'm sure i could do betetr with some practice. We had 27 R32's there this year and a couple more on other club stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Brilliant mate+++ You having a stand next year?? Myself dan and a few guys are interested in coming up again so will be loitering around you guys no doubt if thats ok+++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddyR32 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Yes there'll defo be a club stand. You know you guys are always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Nice one matey+++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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