Clutch operation/question/help

[Adrian Euro]

Hi has anyone had experience with a clutch whos ride isn't as smooth. Affter 80k i change the original clutch becuase it starteing slipping. I then changed to an exhedy clutch which i feel is a very uncomfortable drive as its very rouch and jerky?????

Does anyone know if this is the clutch or the install??? I have a feeling it wasn't installed correctly as the drive is so uncomfortable.... I have put up with this for around a year now but i am totally sick of it...... Any help would be great... Thanks

Oh yeah my new mechanic says that the clutch that i have now is blown as its disengaging when its like 2mm from the ground....

[EuroDude]

Aftermarket performance clutches are like that, they bite early and hard.

But generally, all new clutches need to be worn in, so it should smooth out after a few weeks of usage.

[tron07]

heavy duty clutch is a bitch to drive....

[aaronng]

Which clutch model did you get? Give it 1000km of city driving to wear in.

[Adrian Euro]

heavy duty clutch is a bitch to drive....

Yeah so i can see. Is it advisory to go to an organic clutch or stick to the original honda to try and get the smooth drive. Thing is i drive around 500km per week of peak hour sydney driving.

[Adrian Euro]

Which clutch model did you get? Give it 1000km of city driving to wear in.

I got an exhedy heavy dudty clutch....its had around 50000k. sorry when i mentioned earlier 80k iam too ussed to finance numbers i meant 80000km. I changed my original clutch at 80000km becuase it started slipping.

[EuroDude]

Strange how it only lasted 80000km, did you ride the clutch alot? Are you the original owner?

I'm guessing the clutch was ridden alot due to the jerking when lifting off the accelerator in traffic in 1st gear

[aaronng]

I got an exhedy heavy dudty clutch....its had around 50000k. sorry when i mentioned earlier 80k iam too ussed to finance numbers i meant 80000km. I changed my original clutch at 80000km becuase it started slipping.

The Exedy HD clutch is the same material as the OEM clutch, but with a heavier pressure plate.

Your original clutch should last over 80k. When you press and release the clutch, are you holding it in the middle for 0.5 seconds or so? Are you using the clutch to hold the car on the hill during hill start? Or do you use the handbrake? Do you rest your foot on the clutch pedal when driving around?

[tony1234]

Yeah so i can see. Is it advisory to go to an organic clutch or stick to the original honda to try and get the smooth drive. Thing is i drive around 500km per week of peak hour sydney driving.

I've heard the organic clutches drive the closest to stock with the benefits of a heavy duty clutch.

[Adrian Euro]

Strange how it only lasted 80000km, did you ride the clutch alot? Are you the original owner?

I'm guessing the clutch was ridden alot due to the jerking when lifting off the accelerator in traffic in 1st gear

I am not going to lie and say i don't drive my car hard. I do drive my car hard but i am sure i don't ride the clutch. I do try and do quick changes if taking off quickly. and yes i was the origianl owner.

[Adrian Euro]

The Exedy HD clutch is the same material as the OEM clutch, but with a heavier pressure plate.

Your original clutch should last over 80k. When you press and release the clutch, are you holding it in the middle for 0.5 seconds or so? Are you using the clutch to hold the car on the hill during hill start? Or do you use the handbrake? Do you rest your foot on the clutch pedal when driving around?

When you press and release the clutch, are you holding it in the middle for 0.5 seconds or so I dont think i do this

Are you using the clutch to hold the car on the hill during hill start? No just brake to hold then friction point to take off. No hand brake.

And no i am pretty sure i don't rest my foot on the clutch

[aaronng]

Holding at the friction point on the hill for how long?