Stock clutch: how long has yours lasted...
09-03-2008, 10:47 AM
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Mine lasted 63k and still held strong. I upgraded so I wouldn't have to install one later when I build it up (plus I was putting a new trans in, no reason not to).
I agree with the rest of your comment, but I'm curious, how are you 'supposed' to do it? It seems like targeting a reasonable RPM range (1800-2000) and letting out the clutch until it matches would be the most efficient way of doing it, clutch-wear wise.
most people don't downshift, they throw it in neutral. i've had people think i was a ricer for blipping the throttle on a downshift, they thought i was just trying to rev my exhaust at people like a honda. that same person will swear up and down that they know how to drive a manual car.
and most people also don't know how to rev match. most people rev the gas and slowly let out the clutch to get going from a stop in normal driving. most people burn the clutch, UNKNOWINGLY because they use the clutch to make shifting "smooth".
i'm to the point where i'm sick of giving advice and genuinely trying to help people, because they just call you an ass and a know it all. they know everything there is about driving a manual, it's the cars fault, not theirs, they know what they're doing.
that about sums up majority (not all) of the site's driving. look through the posted videos and you'll see what i mean. most people probably don't even know they're doing something wrong, because they taught themselves improperly or someone else taught them the wrong way.
and most people also don't know how to rev match. most people rev the gas and slowly let out the clutch to get going from a stop in normal driving. most people burn the clutch, UNKNOWINGLY because they use the clutch to make shifting "smooth".
i'm to the point where i'm sick of giving advice and genuinely trying to help people, because they just call you an ass and a know it all. they know everything there is about driving a manual, it's the cars fault, not theirs, they know what they're doing.
that about sums up majority (not all) of the site's driving. look through the posted videos and you'll see what i mean. most people probably don't even know they're doing something wrong, because they taught themselves improperly or someone else taught them the wrong way.
09-03-2008, 11:12 AM
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to practice doing this, go on a flat area, and let the clutch out, NO GAS. when you start moving, that's the engage point, and that's when you want to start giving gas. after a while it becomes very quick.
09-03-2008, 12:16 PM
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I rev match when I downshift for the most part. And I drive my car normal. Only been to the track once. Even with 50k on my clutch, it feels fine. This is my 3rd manual transmisson car and manual is all I've ever driven, and Cobalts 5-speeds are a breeze to drive.
09-03-2008, 08:54 PM
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09-03-2008, 09:11 PM
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39k miles been to the track around 10 times and probably ran at least 30 times in the 1/4. It would slip for about 200miles after the track but after breakin it back in it would be fine. And im 19 and drive the **** out of the car. REV MATCH
It makes **** possible.... or does it?
It makes **** possible.... or does it?
09-03-2008, 09:46 PM
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the only time my clutch ***** itself is at the track right after the hot cars run. they also vht the track right before they run as well.
i can bring it back after this though. driver mod 3.0
i can bring it back after this though. driver mod 3.0
