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Archie · 06-22-2006, 10:06 AM

How do you know when its time to replace the stock clutch, please be specific in detail. Thanks guys.

Renegade_ · 06-22-2006, 10:44 AM

Go on the highway, get it up to speed in fourth and just floor it after you are in the higher RPMs. If you see the RPMs jerk up without you accelerating, the clutch is slipping and it's time to get a new one. At least that's how I checked mine.

JoeScooby · 06-22-2006, 10:57 AM

Someone explained the "Clutch test" to me like this. It actually worked.

Release the parking brake.

Put car in first gear

Step on brake

Start to release clutch pedal slowly.

If car does not die by the time your clutch is fully released, guess what? Xedy here you come.

I did this when my clutch was going, and yes, it was gone.

You can do it either with brake or emergency brake, you choose.

peteyturbo · 06-23-2006, 02:45 AM

What an easy way to destroy whats left of your clutch!!
If you can't tell your clutch is gone you shouldn't be driving stick, either it slips or it grabs..

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeScooby

Someone explained the "Clutch test" to me like this. It actually worked.

Release the parking brake.

Put car in first gear

Step on brake

Start to release clutch pedal slowly.

If car does not die by the time your clutch is fully released, guess what? Xedy here you come.

I did this when my clutch was going, and yes, it was gone.

You can do it either with brake or emergency brake, you choose.

JoeScooby · 06-23-2006, 06:03 AM

lol. I knew my clutch was gone by the spike from 2,000 RPM to 4,000 RPM and my car did not accel.

My clutch looked like burnt toast anyway... i really did not care

onelostsoldier · 06-26-2006, 03:51 PM

got pics of that toast?

JoeScooby · 06-26-2006, 06:04 PM

lol no, that thing went in the dumpster along time ago.

SUB2.5RS · 06-27-2006, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeScooby

Someone explained the "Clutch test" to me like this. It actually worked.

Release the parking brake.

Put car in first gear

Step on brake

Start to release clutch pedal slowly.

If car does not die by the time your clutch is fully released, guess what? Xedy here you come.

I did this when my clutch was going, and yes, it was gone.

You can do it either with brake or emergency brake, you choose.

I did this and it worked because thats what happened to me also like the others said get on the highway and floor it if the car revs louder and not going anywhere.....u need a new one
I did this when my clutch was going, and yes, it was gone.

06-22-2006, 10:06 AM	#1
Archie Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #1637 iTrader: (0)	How do you know when you need a new clutch? How do you know when its time to replace the stock clutch, please be specific in detail. Thanks guys. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-22-2006, 10:57 AM	#3
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	Someone explained the "Clutch test" to me like this. It actually worked. Release the parking brake. Put car in first gear Step on brake Start to release clutch pedal slowly. If car does not die by the time your clutch is fully released, guess what? Xedy here you come. I did this when my clutch was going, and yes, it was gone. You can do it either with brake or emergency brake, you choose. __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

06-23-2006, 06:03 AM	#5
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	lol. I knew my clutch was gone by the spike from 2,000 RPM to 4,000 RPM and my car did not accel. My clutch looked like burnt toast anyway... i really did not care __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

06-26-2006, 03:51 PM	#6
onelostsoldier Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philly Area Member #1702 My Ride: 2005 Forester XT iTrader: (0)	got pics of that toast? __________________ Chris To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. I am all that is MAN!!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-26-2006, 06:04 PM	#7
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	lol no, that thing went in the dumpster along time ago. __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

06-22-2006, 10:44 AM	#2
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	Go on the highway, get it up to speed in fourth and just floor it after you are in the higher RPMs. If you see the RPMs jerk up without you accelerating, the clutch is slipping and it's time to get a new one. At least that's how I checked mine.

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