00 Civic SiR

Hello,

I just got a new clutch, friction plate, pressure plate and baring. I had the service work done on Thursday Oct 9th 2003. When I arrive at my destination I can smell the clutch. It’s not a very very strong smell but still I can smell it. Is this normal at this time since everything is brand new? Has anyone else experienced this before? I have spoken with the service Manager and he advised me that this is normal for about three to four days. I spoke with my friend and he said it normal for about two weeks. I have no idea… And it’s bugging me. Is this normal? Let me know.

Thanks,

imported_gatherer

are you riding the clutch

00 Civic SiR

Um... No. Describe riding the cluch. I do know what it means though. I've been driving manual for about two years now. When staring from the stoplight. I gently de-press the clutch and at the same time keeping the acceleration level at about 3000-rpm. The car gently starts to move.

shlammed

riding the clutch is like...having your foot on the gas while not fully engaging the clutch...which causes it to burn and smell funny. I do it by accident sometimes cuz i get comfortable using the clutch as a foot rest and without noticing i push it down a bit then i clue in when i smell it.

00 Civic SiR

Shlammed! Careful man you are decreasing the life of the clutch that way. I'm sure you know that already.

When I de-press the clutch, and the rpms are getting to high then I hold the clutch for just a sec and then I fully de-press the clutch. Someone should know exactly what I'm talking about. Now I know this can't be riding the clutch. If that's the case then a lot of people are riding their clutch...

imported_Torrey

dude your riding the clutch,,, thats the only reason why it would smell.

00 Civic SiR

Damn.... Am I. I really don't think so. I guess I just gotta let the clutch straight up. What rpm do you start at when starting from a stoplight? Anyone else have any opinions?

Thanks,

imported_gatherer

here read this:
what you want to read is the 4th post in this thread ... by the user pvick:

http://www.altimas.net/forum/showthr...g&pagenumber=1

imported_Cablerat

New clutch? New bearing?! holyshit, either your beating the living **** out of your car or your dealer is stealing all your money..

imported_loudsubz

From a stop light I usually am around 1100-1300 rpm and I drop the clutch out accordingly as not to burn it by reving really high.

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

regrding rpm launch, I get off the line at just over idle... maybe about 1000 rpm.

00 Civic SiR

I'm really going to try and do this. I got the car used. And I think the guy who had the car used to race it. Any other helpful tips.

Much appreciated,

T-Shirt Ninja

Ok I read that thread and I noticed I have some of these bad habits like resting my foot on the clutch, I do that to some extent, but my car's clutch pedal has a bit of slack (or so it feels like) its like deadband before I can feel the clutch engaging, think Im killing my clutch by keeping my foot on the clutch, but not really depressing it?

"While waiting for a light to change or while sitting in heavy traffic, put the transmission in neutral and get your foot completely off of the clutch petal. Leaving it in gear for extended periods heats up and shortens the life of the release bearing." I had conflicting reports about this fact, I gotta tell my sister that she should stop doing that, cause she does it all the time in the matrix.

imported_gatherer

Greg ... leaving the clutch disengaged completely doesn't wear the clutch out at all but it will affect the release bear ....

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

key is to remember, smooth engagement comes from low revs and patience with the clutch. slipping the clutch at 1000 rpm to engage it is way less wear on it than slipping it under a 3000 rpm launch.

you know how to tell if the car is beat up/raced?? Does the engine sound "loud" even though there are no exhaust leaks.... like it runs loose? It's really hard to describe, I guess it's something that you get accustomed to by being around many cars... but you know how some cars just run mint, and on others everything works but it runs loud.

T-Shirt Ninja

Thats what wore out on my black si lol

00 Civic SiR

From a dead stop I start the rpm's at 3000 rpm's. Then I gently de-press the clutch and when the rpm's get to low I hold the clutch and adjust the accelerator and then fully de-press the clutch. This is done very quickly. ****.... Is this considered riding the clutch?

Thanks,

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

3000 rpm??? dear god NO!!! Just off idle, release clutch slowly, feel it catch a little and apply gas accodingly.

imported_Cablerat

rev to 3000? shouldn't have to do that at a normal light, dead stop..

I start to release the clutch and once i notice the clutch is engaging I give it very little gas.. I'm generally fully engaged and still sitting at 1000 rpm.. This is all done in a split second.. Yes it's also riding the clutch but you have to ride a clutch a little to move smoothly, otherwise you can just drop the clutch and spin your tires or stall out if you don't give gas perfectly.. Clutch wear is exponential to the rpm it's being ridden at.. ride your clutch at 1000 and at 6000 see how long it last..

00 Civic SiR

I'm definitely going to trying that today. Actually in 7 minutes. That's when I get off work. I think this will solve it. So one question what I described is it considered riding the clutch?

Thanks,