How would you rate...

khunthun · 08-28-2006, 02:27 AM

How would you rate the durability of the Si's clutch compared to a clutch in an ordinary car like a Civic MT or any other ordinary MT vehicle? Or am I wrong and that the clutch in the Si is the same quality as a clutch in a regular Civic MT?

I am only asking this question because of what I saw on my bro's car. The clutch was smoking and smelled like sh*t! His car doesn't run anymore.

Engine is fine tho.

SIchodelic · 08-28-2006, 02:52 AM

what car was it? How long has your brother been driving manual?

wargate · 08-28-2006, 03:58 AM

Did he do alot of burnouts or ride the clutch? Just curious. cause I drive my SI like I stole it and havent had any problems whatsoever with the clutch.

***eugenekim.net*** · 08-28-2006, 04:08 AM

i remember talking to some people and they tended to rest their foot on the clutch resulting in above average wear

Yo Nadz · 08-28-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wargate

Did he do alot of burnouts or ride the clutch? Just curious. cause I drive my SI like I stole it and havent had any problems whatsoever with the clutch.

+1

Zephbane · 08-28-2006, 12:37 PM

I have to make a effort to remember to not ride the clutch, especially from 1-3 gears. Slowing down on accelerating helps (don't go thru gears as fast, giving you time to "remember" to take your foot off the clutch after you've shifted)

And for the life of my I can't get heel-to-toe shifting down

GlennS · 08-28-2006, 01:06 PM

Well, my 1996 Civic hatchback had 160,000 miles on it when I traded it in for my '06 EX coupe, and the clutch in the '96 still worked perfectly, and it was the original clutch. So...if you don't abuse your Si clutch, it should last a long time. If you abuse it, then all bets are off. :-)

khunthun · 08-28-2006, 03:12 PM

My bro drives a 1993 240sx with S15 conversion. The car itself had 196000 miles however the clutch is relatively new, oem clutch also. He doesnt burn out but he does do hard accelerations from time to time. It looks like the clutch burst or something. It left a nice big puddle of fluid(Tranny fluid probably) and bits and pieces of something on the floor. Looks and smells pretty bad.

08-28-2006, 02:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
khunthun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 / 0%	How would you rate... How would you rate the durability of the Si's clutch compared to a clutch in an ordinary car like a Civic MT or any other ordinary MT vehicle? Or am I wrong and that the clutch in the Si is the same quality as a clutch in a regular Civic MT? I am only asking this question because of what I saw on my bro's car. The clutch was smoking and smelled like sh*t! His car doesn't run anymore. Engine is fine tho.

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SIchodelic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 22 Posts: 923 Nam iTrader: 1 / 100%	what car was it? How long has your brother been driving manual?

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wargate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Did he do alot of burnouts or ride the clutch? Just curious. cause I drive my SI like I stole it and havent had any problems whatsoever with the clutch.

08-28-2006, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zephbane Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 175 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I have to make a effort to remember to not ride the clutch, especially from 1-3 gears. Slowing down on accelerating helps (don't go thru gears as fast, giving you time to "remember" to take your foot off the clutch after you've shifted) And for the life of my I can't get heel-to-toe shifting down

08-28-2006, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
GlennS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Connecticut Age: 54 Posts: 574 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well, my 1996 Civic hatchback had 160,000 miles on it when I traded it in for my '06 EX coupe, and the clutch in the '96 still worked perfectly, and it was the original clutch. So...if you don't abuse your Si clutch, it should last a long time. If you abuse it, then all bets are off. :-)

08-28-2006, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
khunthun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My bro drives a 1993 240sx with S15 conversion. The car itself had 196000 miles however the clutch is relatively new, oem clutch also. He doesnt burn out but he does do hard accelerations from time to time. It looks like the clutch burst or something. It left a nice big puddle of fluid(Tranny fluid probably) and bits and pieces of something on the floor. Looks and smells pretty bad.