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Buster · 02-11-2006, 02:41 AM

Okay my car is practically brand new. Its an 05 wrx with about 9600 miles on it. It was the lot demo at reedmans for most of its lot life so alot of people drove it, test drove it and beat on it, No i have it and drive it fairly hard.

Today I was going to work and driving up a hill when i saw the lady in front of me slow down to turn, naturally I dropped from 4th to 3rd and let out on the clutch. It felt like the clutch never fully disengaged. So I shifted back to 4th still no change. By this time the smell of clutch was seeping in and I knew I had burn the clutch some.

As I got to the top of the hill I dropped down to 4th again from 5th and the back end started to hopp. So I put the car back into 5th again and repeated and it did it again. So i pulled over and gave it a minute.

Now it drives fine except pulling off in first I have some vibration in the clutch pedal and the car still friggin reeks. Did my clutch finally go after all the abuse of is this something else?

MuddyREX · 02-11-2006, 11:05 AM

Time for an upgrade!

D Money · 02-11-2006, 01:43 PM

wow thats odd, I have never heard of a clutch going without the driver knowing or seeing progess of that happening. Anyways, I know some shops that are doing awesome deals on exedy or act clutch installs for cheap, let me know.

bavariasport · 02-11-2006, 04:01 PM

my clutch went like that except i was stopped. i put it in first let out the clutch and when it went to engage the car jerked like crazy. the smell won't go away. does your car jerk under acceleration? because if it doesn't, it will if you have a burned clutch. i would upgrade but do a lot of reasearch before!!

Buster · 02-11-2006, 05:24 PM

it is somewhat jerky but im leaning more towards a busted throwout bearing.

D Money · 02-11-2006, 05:56 PM

In the event that its the throw out bearing, you might as well do a clutch, no sense in spending money to take the trans down for a throw-out bearing without doing the clutch at the same time.

Buster · 02-11-2006, 06:06 PM

im not sure thats what it is, i posted on nasioc but i get no response. My car isnt drving right and that makes me really mad.

D Money · 02-11-2006, 06:17 PM

I get the same way dude, I hate that ****. Just chill and take it to subaru shop, ie xotic motorsports or precision tuning or something.

Buster · 02-11-2006, 06:20 PM

I just dont want to have to pay for something stupid thats probably not my fault, again the car has 9600 miles on it what could possibly go wrong?

D Money · 02-11-2006, 06:23 PM

I dunno man, its modded now, the dealer is not an option now. There are alot of kids on here who can work on subies, contact some and see if they know. I mean no sense in not having it looked out since its making you mad.

2point4DSM · 02-11-2006, 07:39 PM

Take the mods off for now and send it back to the dealership. The last I heard Subaru was one of the only car manufacturers who actually warranties wear and tear items like clutches.

9600 is way too low of miles for the clutch to wear out. There are possibly other stuff wrong with it.

What's it going to hurt if you take it in to the dealership. Even if they deny your warranty you still get an idea of what is going on. And depending where you live there might be some people on here that actually work at a Subaru dealership. Just make sure you don't go to Colonial Subaru without getting a hold of someone here first because I've heard some bad things about their shop already.

zerioustt · 02-11-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

I get the same way dude, I hate that ****. Just chill and take it to subaru shop, ie xotic motorsports or precision tuning or something.

precision dyno tuning? noooo never go there..please dont. that is all

D Money · 02-11-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zerioustt

precision dyno tuning? noooo never go there..please dont. that is all

No, I am well aware of all the horror stories, I was talking about Presison tuning in Brick,Nj...totally different shop.

Buster · 02-11-2006, 08:10 PM

I talked personally to the tech there and he said theres no way that my turbo back exhaust is going to be a direct link to a transmission problem. Im going to take my MBC off before I go in with the car.

D Money · 02-11-2006, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEC-V Keith

I talked personally to the tech there and he said theres no way that my turbo back exhaust is going to be a direct link to a transmission problem. Im going to take my MBC off before I go in with the car.

Alright, if you wanna chance it. They voided my friends warranty for just a catback and intake soo.....good luck!

Buster · 02-12-2006, 05:05 PM

where was that? and when?

D Money · 02-12-2006, 05:07 PM

Nitti's subaru a couple months ago. My friend with an sti also had a cat back, intake, and bov, blew his rear and had to pay to get it fixed...you can chance it if you want

specVogel · 02-12-2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

Nitti's subaru a couple months ago. My friend with an sti also had a cat back, intake, and bov, blew his rear and had to pay to get it fixed...you can chance it if you want

that sux for that guy. but the idea of a warranty is to cover manufacturer defect. with every dealer ive ever heard of, unless they can prove that the aftermarket part directly caused the failure it is covered under warranty. trust me doing warranty work sux because i get payed half the time i would for warranty than i would cash, but thats the business.

DaveTheWhiteAsian · 02-12-2006, 10:10 PM

They usually only void your warranty if aftermarket part is directly involved with the failing part

02-11-2006, 02:41 AM	#1
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	Burned out clutch? Okay my car is practically brand new. Its an 05 wrx with about 9600 miles on it. It was the lot demo at reedmans for most of its lot life so alot of people drove it, test drove it and beat on it, No i have it and drive it fairly hard. Today I was going to work and driving up a hill when i saw the lady in front of me slow down to turn, naturally I dropped from 4th to 3rd and let out on the clutch. It felt like the clutch never fully disengaged. So I shifted back to 4th still no change. By this time the smell of clutch was seeping in and I knew I had burn the clutch some. As I got to the top of the hill I dropped down to 4th again from 5th and the back end started to hopp. So I put the car back into 5th again and repeated and it did it again. So i pulled over and gave it a minute. Now it drives fine except pulling off in first I have some vibration in the clutch pedal and the car still friggin reeks. Did my clutch finally go after all the abuse of is this something else? __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-11-2006, 11:05 AM	#2
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Time for an upgrade! __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-11-2006, 04:01 PM	#4
bavariasport Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: yardley Member #1324 iTrader: (0)	my clutch went like that except i was stopped. i put it in first let out the clutch and when it went to engage the car jerked like crazy. the smell won't go away. does your car jerk under acceleration? because if it doesn't, it will if you have a burned clutch. i would upgrade but do a lot of reasearch before!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. THE TRANSPORTER To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-11-2006, 05:24 PM	#5
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	it is somewhat jerky but im leaning more towards a busted throwout bearing. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-11-2006, 06:06 PM	#7
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	im not sure thats what it is, i posted on nasioc but i get no response. My car isnt drving right and that makes me really mad. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-11-2006, 06:20 PM	#9
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	I just dont want to have to pay for something stupid thats probably not my fault, again the car has 9600 miles on it what could possibly go wrong? __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-11-2006, 07:39 PM	#11
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	Take the mods off for now and send it back to the dealership. The last I heard Subaru was one of the only car manufacturers who actually warranties wear and tear items like clutches. 9600 is way too low of miles for the clutch to wear out. There are possibly other stuff wrong with it. What's it going to hurt if you take it in to the dealership. Even if they deny your warranty you still get an idea of what is going on. And depending where you live there might be some people on here that actually work at a Subaru dealership. Just make sure you don't go to Colonial Subaru without getting a hold of someone here first because I've heard some bad things about their shop already. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

02-11-2006, 08:10 PM	#14
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	I talked personally to the tech there and he said theres no way that my turbo back exhaust is going to be a direct link to a transmission problem. Im going to take my MBC off before I go in with the car. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-12-2006, 05:05 PM	#16
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	where was that? and when? __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-12-2006, 10:10 PM	#19
DaveTheWhiteAsian Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Hope :( Member #1307 iTrader: (0)	They usually only void your warranty if aftermarket part is directly involved with the failing part

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