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rory_a · 2010-09-28, 08:28 AM

Starting to smell clutch pretty bad when I "launch". I think I'm feathering the clutch too much. I guess I'm too used to my old cars with proper clutches.

Nonetheless, is there a remedy other than replacing the clutch? Reason I ask is that with the auto-x coming this weekend, I know I'm going to grind what's left of the clutch down pretty quick, and wondering if there's a technique to make it through the weekend without fail to give me time to swap in the new set up.

And on that note, anyone down to assist in a clutch swap? Will I need to drop the tranny? Only clutches I've done were on old VWs, meaning drop the engine and swap, Subarus are a mystical being at this time to me.

Best left to a shop? (KSpeed, wanna put a quote together for clutch install, flywheel resurface and install, DP install, and proper tune?)

2010-09-28, 08:28 AM	#1
rory_a EJ251 Real Name: Rory Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 607 Car: Miata, shit. Class: Out Classed NOW WITH 100% LESS STI!	I smell.... clutch :( Starting to smell clutch pretty bad when I "launch". I think I'm feathering the clutch too much. I guess I'm too used to my old cars with proper clutches. Nonetheless, is there a remedy other than replacing the clutch? Reason I ask is that with the auto-x coming this weekend, I know I'm going to grind what's left of the clutch down pretty quick, and wondering if there's a technique to make it through the weekend without fail to give me time to swap in the new set up. And on that note, anyone down to assist in a clutch swap? Will I need to drop the tranny? Only clutches I've done were on old VWs, meaning drop the engine and swap, Subarus are a mystical being at this time to me. Best left to a shop? (KSpeed, wanna put a quote together for clutch install, flywheel resurface and install, DP install, and proper tune?)