06 sti concern

alejo066 · 12-07-2006, 10:52 AM

I just joined the subaru family, i purchased a 2006 sti, it was used with 8000 miles. Everything seems to be in place, but i have a few concerns. The clutch is a bit long, meaning for the car to begin moving i have to let it go almost completely. Another question that i have is when im going in any gear lets say third, at about 3000rpm and decide to step on it the revs go up to about 6000rpm but the car doesnt really speed up as i expected it, instead the revs start going down again and then the car speeds up, once i stop it smells like burned rubber, is this normal?? i used to drive a vw manual and when i steped on it it sped up righ away. I'm also going to take it to the dealer to get all fluids checked and make sure everything is fine, but is there anything i should really be concerned about specifically

rjacobs · 12-07-2006, 11:03 AM

Dead clutch, take it to the dealer for a new one before it gets any more miles on it and they try to blame it on you.

**wdb** · 12-08-2006, 05:36 AM

Yup, sounds like someone cooked the clutch. I would stick the dealer for the full cost, and I would insist on a NEW flywheel, pressure plate, and throwout bearing at the same time. If the clutch was abused that badly those items are likely to have experienced unusually high stress as well.

***JAYMAC10*** · 12-08-2006, 07:41 AM

What does it take to really burn out the clutch that bad in that sort of time?

red98lude · 12-08-2006, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jaydow11

What does it take to really burn out the clutch that bad in that sort of time?

I would assume a lot of hard launches, especially ones were the clutch was slipped mor than it should have been.

alejo066 · 12-11-2006, 12:31 PM

yup, the clutch is fried, i took it to subaru and it needs to be replaced, i was afraid the warranty wouldnt cover it, IT DOESNT, so i went back to the dealer i bought it in and spoke to them, they are replacing it, parts have been ordered, they receive them by monday next week, i should have my car up and running before xmas. thanx for the replies..

KiR DieseL · 12-11-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98lude

I would assume a lot of hard launches, especially ones were the clutch was slipped mor than it should have been.

If at 8K the clutch is gone that car has been beat on! Make sure and get everything checked out

12-07-2006, 10:52 AM	#1
alejo066 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 34 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	06 sti concern I just joined the subaru family, i purchased a 2006 sti, it was used with 8000 miles. Everything seems to be in place, but i have a few concerns. The clutch is a bit long, meaning for the car to begin moving i have to let it go almost completely. Another question that i have is when im going in any gear lets say third, at about 3000rpm and decide to step on it the revs go up to about 6000rpm but the car doesnt really speed up as i expected it, instead the revs start going down again and then the car speeds up, once i stop it smells like burned rubber, is this normal?? i used to drive a vw manual and when i steped on it it sped up righ away. I'm also going to take it to the dealer to get all fluids checked and make sure everything is fine, but is there anything i should really be concerned about specifically This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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12-07-2006, 11:03 AM	#2
rjacobs Professional STI Driver Location: Austin, TX Posts: 444 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Dead clutch, take it to the dealer for a new one before it gets any more miles on it and they try to blame it on you.

12-08-2006, 05:36 AM	#3
wdb dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,188 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Yup, sounds like someone cooked the clutch. I would stick the dealer for the full cost, and I would insist on a NEW flywheel, pressure plate, and throwout bearing at the same time. If the clutch was abused that badly those items are likely to have experienced unusually high stress as well.

12-08-2006, 07:41 AM	#4
*JAYMAC10* Platinum Member Car: 06 STI UGM Fav Mod: (o)(o) Location: Kelowna Posts: 1,141 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	What does it take to really burn out the clutch that bad in that sort of time?

12-11-2006, 12:31 PM	#6
alejo066 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 34 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	yup, the clutch is fried, i took it to subaru and it needs to be replaced, i was afraid the warranty wouldnt cover it, IT DOESNT, so i went back to the dealer i bought it in and spoke to them, they are replacing it, parts have been ordered, they receive them by monday next week, i should have my car up and running before xmas. thanx for the replies..