New Clutch Smell!

vipor · 03-02-2010, 12:49 PM

Before anyone else says it.... Is this your first car?

Improper use of the clutch will cause it to wear more than it's supposed to thereby causing what I typically refer to as an "organic" smell. It is normal and is a sign that you are doing something wrong. Prolonged incidents can lead to early failure of course, so work on your technique.

When I first got my Z I had to park on raised spaces at my (now ex-)GF's house. Not knowing how safe it was to do I was holding the parking brake while feathering the clutch in reverse. (Trying to keep the car from rolling forward, but once the clutch grabbed let off the e-brake and move back more.)

I ended up smelling a lot of clutch that night, but haven't since. Still operates perfectly.

03-02-2010, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	Before anyone else says it.... Is this your first car? Improper use of the clutch will cause it to wear more than it's supposed to thereby causing what I typically refer to as an "organic" smell. It is normal and is a sign that you are doing something wrong. Prolonged incidents can lead to early failure of course, so work on your technique. When I first got my Z I had to park on raised spaces at my (now ex-)GF's house. Not knowing how safe it was to do I was holding the parking brake while feathering the clutch in reverse. (Trying to keep the car from rolling forward, but once the clutch grabbed let off the e-brake and move back more.) I ended up smelling a lot of clutch that night, but haven't since. Still operates perfectly. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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