clutch shagged.

[hypa.ss]

funny story,I ordered a clutch from autotecnique earlier this week and I was gonna pick it up this afternoon,and I blew my clutch on the way to work this morning.just thought I'd share that.

[karter42]

Bugger.....

[Buckd1ch]

What exactly happens when you blow your clutch?? My clutch was shagged for months and months. I waited day after day for it to fail. I ended up getting a new clutch before it ever eventuated...

[hypa.ss]

I stalled it by accident in the driveway and wen i restarted it I had no pedal and i couldnt get gears.not to concerned though already had the funds for the new clutch.

[255-LS1]

Bugger oh well was bound to happen lol.

Just out of interest what clutch did you get form autotechnique?

cheers

[planetdavo]

Not quite sure about it being a "funny story"!
You look like you knew it was shagged, so ordered another one, but it died in the meantime.
Perhaps it was shagged for too long and you simply pushed your luck for too long not getting it replaced sooner.

[Micks]

Anyone thinking of getting into these cars the LS Clutches are the weakest link engines & boxes are almost bulletproof but the clutches are shite.:spew:

Cheers
VYT

[planetdavo]

Anyone thinking of getting into these cars the LS Clutches are the weakest link engines & boxes are almost bulletproof but the clutches are shite.:spew:

Cheers
VYT

Depends on the driver of course. :)
Many owners treat their clutches like shite, yet amazingly tell themselves they are the most mechanically sympathetic owners out there! (Even whilst trying to do burnouts in the back streets or taking trips to the drags...:hide:)

[hypa.ss]

Not quite sure about it being a "funny story"!
You look like you knew it was shagged, so ordered another one, but it died in the meantime.
Perhaps it was shagged for too long and you simply pushed your luck for too long not getting it replaced sooner.

thats exactly what happened,I knew it was on its way out,its just funny coz it blew on the day that I got my new clutch,what are the chances of that?

[shel86]

LOLOLOLOL Classic :goodjob:

[WOMBIE]

Oh well you get that :)

[hypa.ss]

Bugger oh well was bound to happen lol.

Just out of interest what clutch did you get form autotechnique?

cheers

its a clutch industries(CI) ceramettalic clutch.they rekon they use it on all their blown and turbo cars and they never have a problem with it,they rekon you can do dumpies and bangers all day and it just takes it.

[gasguz]

its a clutch industries(CI) ceramettalic clutch.they rekon they use it on all their blown and turbo cars and they never have a problem with it,they rekon you can do dumpies and bangers all day and it just takes it.

Hi Bud sorry to hear about your clutch, i think I have the same clutch as you have just got, SSCC from memory. I have had it in for about 2 months, it was also fitted by the same workshop. Clutch has plenty of grip but just get ready for shudder in 1st & reverse. Let us know how you go.

Cheers

[hypa.ss]

Hi Bud sorry to hear about your clutch, i think I have the same clutch as you have just got, SSCC from memory. I have had it in for about 2 months, it was also fitted by the same workshop. Clutch has plenty of grip but just get ready for shudder in 1st & reverse. Let us know how you go.

Cheers

yeah they said that might happen but when I picked it up they said that if you follow the run in procedure properly it should be ok.

[gasguz]

yeah they said that might happen but when I picked it up they said that if you follow the run in procedure properly it should be ok.

I have found that the lower the revs the less chance of it shuddering, it also squeaks its head off some times. Not the best for peak hour driving or in carparks. See how it goes, good luck.

Cheers

[kurt27]

good timing haha

[hypa.ss]

Hey gasguz I've seen your car around before,you probly recognise mine,Its a hyper yellow VX SS with the plates SLYVX8.

Ha,I had to drive my car to work today(I'm a mechanic)without a clutch,bit scary! had to start it in first to get goin then switch it off every time i needed to stop,took me ages to get there stuck in first.

[hypa.ss]

pulled the clutch out today,was pretty rooted,hot spots galore.

[gasguz]

Hey gasguz I've seen your car around before,you probly recognise mine,Its a hyper yellow VX SS with the plates SLYVX8.

Ha,I had to drive my car to work today(I'm a mechanic)without a clutch,bit scary! had to start it in first to get goin then switch it off every time i needed to stop,took me ages to get there stuck in first.

Did you used to park near the old church that just got knocked down across the road from the Ford dealer ? with the fat tyred matt black XD.

Let me know how you go with the clutch as I am interested to see if they all do it or it is just mine.

Cheers Bud

[hypa.ss]

Did you used to park near the old church that just got knocked down across the road from the Ford dealer ? with the fat tyred matt black XD.

Let me know how you go with the clutch as I am interested to see if they all do it or it is just mine.

Cheers Bud

yeah mate thats me,I work at knoxford,I park at the furniture place next door now.the XE is my mates,it looks like shite but it goes like stink,got a big ass turbo on it.he's hoping for 300rwkw on 20lb boost.

[gasguz]

yeah mate thats me,I work at knoxford,I park at the furniture place next door now.the XE is my mates,it looks like shite but it goes like stink,got a big ass turbo on it.he's hoping for 300rwkw on 20lb boost.


LOL I used to see your car & think "it needs to be lower" then I come past one day & bingo. I used to see it as my house is that last in the service lane just before you swing out onto the highway.

I reckon your mates car looks old school tuff!!

Let me know how you go with your clutch & what you think of it. I am very interested in your thoughts on it. Considering it is the same as mine.

Cheers

[hypa.ss]

clutch is in and so far so good,no noises or shudder.i've got to run it in for 500 kays though.they rekon if you dont follow the run in procedure to the T then you get shudder so I'm not taking any chances.pedal feels good a little heavy but still easy to drive.

[gasguz]

clutch is in and so far so good,no noises or shudder.i've got to run it in for 500 kays though.they rekon if you dont follow the run in procedure to the T then you get shudder so I'm not taking any chances.pedal feels good a little heavy but still easy to drive.

What was the run in procedure they gave you, as they obviously forgot to let me in on this, even after they changed it :confused:

Cheers

[hypa.ss]

What was the run in procedure they gave you, as they obviously forgot to let me in on this, even after they changed it :confused:

Cheers

they gave me a sheet from clutch industries with the run in procedure.basicly it says to drive pretty dosile,light to moderate throttle,no hard gear changes or hard acceleration,but lots of frequent gear changes,i'm also trying not to slip it to much which is making my passengers a little annoyed.