do i need a new clutch?

Gavinsti · 06-10-2006, 12:27 AM

i went to the drag strip yesterday and i launched from about 5000rpm and the rpm's went up but the car didn't accelerate like it was supposed to and it smelled bad. a guy @ the strip said my clutch was slipping. it's smelled like this many times before but i've never lost power. now when i'm driving down the street and i try to accelerate heavily the rpm's will rise quickly but the car won't go faster. i'm not the smartest guy when it comes to cars but i think i need a new clutch. can someone confirm that a new clutch or flywheel is what i need. and if so, i've been looking @ the Eedy stage 2 ceramitalic (thick) or the ACT 6 puck race clutch. will either of those pretty much garantee me that i won't have to get another clutch for a very long time (as long as i don't upgrade the engine anymore) ?????

04__STi · 06-10-2006, 01:50 AM

yes! you need a new clutch

Gavinsti · 06-10-2006, 02:24 AM

is there anything thing else that could be messed up or is it def the clutch?

damo_2.5t · 06-10-2006, 04:12 AM

just bear in mind that the clutch is designed as the fuse in the awd drivetrain.

sure, you can whack an aftermarket clutch in there but (assuming you continue to drive in a certain way) you'll be transferring the mechanical shock to more expensive bits like the transmission.

Gavinsti · 06-10-2006, 11:23 AM

ok, so if get the Exedy Stage 2 and chill out with the drag racing and heavy launches, i should be ok. or should i get a stock clutch put back in? (i really don't want to have to go through another clutch in 40,000 miles)

jawwadh · 06-10-2006, 12:31 PM

40 k miles is pretty good for a stock sti clutch

***520*** · 06-10-2006, 12:34 PM

yah 40k isnt bad at all.
Go with teh stocker, no need to dish out for a heavy duty one.

STiSchucky · 06-10-2006, 12:38 PM

stop street racing everything in site

KiTsuNe · 06-12-2006, 02:10 AM

I'd get a aftermarket clutch, the stocker is way more haha.

2fas4u · 06-12-2006, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavinsti

is there anything thing else that could be messed up or is it def the clutch?

no its the clutch, SOA states that even one launch at 5K or more is enough to permanently destroy the clutch. If your going to "Drag" the car get a better clutch. RPS or ACT clutches are very nice!

Gavinsti · 06-12-2006, 06:06 AM

thanks for the feedback.

jgheels2003 · 06-12-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2fas4u

no its the clutch, SOA states that even one launch at 5K or more is enough to permanently destroy the clutch. If your going to "Drag" the car get a better clutch. RPS or ACT clutches are very nice!

Very true. I find it ironic though that SOA runs ads claiming 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Just saw one in Automobile magazine. We all know to get that you have to launch at 5K or higher.....

RageSTi06 · 06-12-2006, 03:09 PM

omg im having the exact same problem...it just barely started today and i have a new 06 sti with only 5,100 miles...wtf im going to contact the dealer right now to see what they can do because 5100 miles is way too soon

***520*** · 06-12-2006, 03:21 PM

did you learn to drive stick on this car?

if so, 5100 miles is TERRIBLE for a clutch. either you are terrible at driving, or something else is wrong.

RageSTi06 · 06-12-2006, 03:30 PM

no i have about 6 years driving stick. ive driven about 10-12 cars that all had stick. i used to drive my bros 300zx twin turbo alot and never had any problems with that sucker...i have experience with stick with sports. im a good driver. i shift smooth. i rallied a mountain once on pavement and street raced a couple of times with the sti but 5100 miles is way too soon dont you think bro? i only did this a few times and even then my shifting was smooth and precise. i just called the dealer and im taking my car in to see what it is right now.

06-10-2006, 12:27 AM	#1
Gavinsti Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 142 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	do i need a new clutch? i went to the drag strip yesterday and i launched from about 5000rpm and the rpm's went up but the car didn't accelerate like it was supposed to and it smelled bad. a guy @ the strip said my clutch was slipping. it's smelled like this many times before but i've never lost power. now when i'm driving down the street and i try to accelerate heavily the rpm's will rise quickly but the car won't go faster. i'm not the smartest guy when it comes to cars but i think i need a new clutch. can someone confirm that a new clutch or flywheel is what i need. and if so, i've been looking @ the Eedy stage 2 ceramitalic (thick) or the ACT 6 puck race clutch. will either of those pretty much garantee me that i won't have to get another clutch for a very long time (as long as i don't upgrade the engine anymore) ????? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-12-2006, 03:30 PM	#15
RageSTi06 Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Location: Stockton CA..originally f Posts: 47 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	no i have about 6 years driving stick. ive driven about 10-12 cars that all had stick. i used to drive my bros 300zx twin turbo alot and never had any problems with that sucker...i have experience with stick with sports. im a good driver. i shift smooth. i rallied a mountain once on pavement and street raced a couple of times with the sti but 5100 miles is way too soon dont you think bro? i only did this a few times and even then my shifting was smooth and precise. i just called the dealer and im taking my car in to see what it is right now. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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06-10-2006, 01:50 AM	#2
04__STi Banned Car: 04 STi Posts: 570 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	yes! you need a new clutch

06-10-2006, 02:24 AM	#3
Gavinsti Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 142 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	is there anything thing else that could be messed up or is it def the clutch?

06-10-2006, 04:12 AM	#4
damo_2.5t Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI Posts: 62 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	just bear in mind that the clutch is designed as the fuse in the awd drivetrain. sure, you can whack an aftermarket clutch in there but (assuming you continue to drive in a certain way) you'll be transferring the mechanical shock to more expensive bits like the transmission.

06-10-2006, 11:23 AM	#5
Gavinsti Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 142 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	ok, so if get the Exedy Stage 2 and chill out with the drag racing and heavy launches, i should be ok. or should i get a stock clutch put back in? (i really don't want to have to go through another clutch in 40,000 miles)

06-10-2006, 12:31 PM	#6
jawwadh Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 wrb sti Fav Mod: AP st2 Location: oak lawn, il Posts: 520 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	40 k miles is pretty good for a stock sti clutch

06-10-2006, 12:34 PM	#7
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,394 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	yah 40k isnt bad at all. Go with teh stocker, no need to dish out for a heavy duty one.

06-10-2006, 12:38 PM	#8
STiSchucky Professional STI Racer Location: Moorhead Minnesota Posts: 704 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	stop street racing everything in site

06-12-2006, 02:10 AM	#9
KiTsuNe Spec C Club Car: The Vroom-mobile Fav Mod: JDM Gears Location: San Jose, California Posts: 2,323 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I'd get a aftermarket clutch, the stocker is way more haha.

06-12-2006, 06:06 AM	#11
Gavinsti Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 142 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks for the feedback.

06-12-2006, 03:09 PM	#13
RageSTi06 Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Location: Stockton CA..originally f Posts: 47 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	omg im having the exact same problem...it just barely started today and i have a new 06 sti with only 5,100 miles...wtf im going to contact the dealer right now to see what they can do because 5100 miles is way too soon

06-12-2006, 03:21 PM	#14
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,394 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	did you learn to drive stick on this car? if so, 5100 miles is TERRIBLE for a clutch. either you are terrible at driving, or something else is wrong.