should i start saving for a clutch

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  1. awdlaunch132

    awdlaunch132 Member

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    so long story short i pulled into a pretty busy intersection about 3 days ago and really had to get on it through first and second so i wouldn't cut anyone off. I had the clutch smell for a minute or two and thought everything was fine but since then every once in a while, especially when starting from a stop, i get the clutch smell again (it probably happened five times since the first time). car doesn't feel slower or pedal fell isn't any different at all just a smelly clutch on occasion. is this a sign that the clutch may be on its way out or did i just glaze the clutch and that is what i am smelling.

    thanks:)
     
    #1 awdlaunch132, Sep 4, 2008
  2. Davidwrx

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    You get the clutch smell when you let it slip too much during engagement. It doesn't necessairly mean your clutch is toast, it just means you took a little bit off of its life.

    You have a problem when you are in gear, clutch pedal out and it starts to slip (engine revs, but car isn't moving). Happens typically under heavy accelleration or upper gears.
     
    #2 Davidwrx, Sep 5, 2008
  3. awdlaunch132

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    ya i let the clutch slip i too much the other day and expected the clutch smell i just didn't think it would keep coming back...the clutch doesn't slip or feel any different with the engagement so the more i think about it the more i think i am fine.
     
    #3 awdlaunch132, Sep 5, 2008
  4. Jake

    Jake Active Member

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    how many miles are on it? if you get 60k-75k out of it you're either super lucky or a super old man
     
    #4 Jake, Sep 5, 2008
  5. integroid

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    ^^LOL^^

    I have gotten 40K out of mine and 10K of that was with my bigger turbo....My clutch has started slipping so I am off to find someone to install it.
     
    #5 integroid, Sep 5, 2008
  6. wrxin8or

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    Mine has 93k on it, and no slipping at all...
     
    #6 wrxin8or, Sep 5, 2008
  7. Jake

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    just depends on the driver
     
    #7 Jake, Sep 5, 2008
  8. Berzerklo

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    Yeah I have 80k on mine, and as far as I know I have the original clutch.
     
    #8 Berzerklo, Sep 5, 2008
  9. AirMax95

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    I have 105k on mines, lol. No slip all grip!
     
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  10. Jake

    Jake Active Member

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    but we all know you drive like a grandma!
     
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  11. WRXCoupe

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    70k and I'm old:eek3: Only my foot slips now and then.
     
    #11 WRXCoupe, Sep 5, 2008
  12. AirMax95

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    Lol, yep, cause right now if it pops I can't guarantee that I will fix it, lol.
     
    #12 AirMax95, Sep 5, 2008
  13. awdlaunch132

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    it just rolled over 60k i am pretty surprised it has lasted this long since i don't exactly baby the car at all (i tend to have a heavy foot). although it is pretty much stock so i think that has helped.. no real power mods on it any way.
     
    #13 awdlaunch132, Sep 6, 2008
  14. techlord

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    terrance and brett both drive like my grandma.

    But to answer your question I start saving for something as soon as I have exasperated the current pile of loot.
     
    #14 techlord, Sep 8, 2008
  15. bomjoon

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    you should save up $$ for mods period. regardless of whether its a clutch or not. :p
     
    #15 bomjoon, Sep 8, 2008
  16. wrxin8or

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    :unamused:


    just because my car has no power mods (for now:squint:) doesnt mean I drive like a grandma

    my car does have quite a few suspension mods, and handles quite well
     
    #16 wrxin8or, Sep 8, 2008
  17. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

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    different car, but my last mustang had ~120k on the factory clutch...and I'm pretty sure I launched that thing more / harder than I ever have the STi.

    Donuts are fun :D
     
    #17 07Ltd#767, Sep 8, 2008
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