Foot / Clutch

locomotived · 08-31-2007, 04:37 PM

I've read somewhere that your foot is supposed to be completely off the clutch pedal when not in use. I've read couple posts about how its supposed to be off when cruising, but i need a 2nd opinion.

If i just leave my foot slightly rested on the clutch while im accelerating, does this add more wear to the clutch? (Im not putting alot of weight on the clutch pedal but maybe resting my foot on there)

Ct_Sidan07 · 08-31-2007, 04:40 PM

yup says it in your owners manual

radiocontrolhead · 08-31-2007, 04:44 PM

I believe when you're resting your foot lightly on the cluth you are engaging the throwout bearing against the clutch spring so that it's acctually spinning when it shouldn't. I did this too on my last car and after understanding more about the clutch mechanics have never rested my foot on the clutch pedal.

DJ'sRREX · 09-01-2007, 01:56 AM

yup ur car will blow up if you do

06civictx · 09-01-2007, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ct_Sidan07

yup says it in your owners manual

07nbpsi · 09-01-2007, 06:28 AM

thats what ur dead rest pedal is for. ur suppose to keep ur foot there when ur not using your clutch

NRM · 09-01-2007, 06:29 PM

The clutch is a very sensitive piece of machinery. You can already tell when you use it during daily driving that it's a very precise piece of equipment, so it's best to be off it as much as possible and let it do it's work. If it's not fully engaged or fully disengaged there is some slippage going on and over time will wear it down.

Same with leaving your hand resting on the shifter while driving. It causes some movement within the gearbox that also contributes to wear.

maximo61170 · 09-02-2007, 03:35 AM

wikipedia said you are riding your clutch even if you rest your foot on the clutch when you are just coasting.

and we all know riding the clutch = death.

whos_1st · 09-02-2007, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07nbpsi

thats what ur dead rest pedal is for. ur suppose to keep ur foot there when ur not using your clutch

windforce · 09-02-2007, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRM

The clutch is a very sensitive piece of machinery. You can already tell when you use it during daily driving that it's a very precise piece of equipment, so it's best to be off it as much as possible and let it do it's work. If it's not fully engaged or fully disengaged there is some slippage going on and over time will wear it down.

Same with leaving your hand resting on the shifter while driving. It causes some movement within the gearbox that also contributes to wear.

Omfg, are you serious? I leave my hand on my shifter 75% of the time...! Damn, my gear box is doomed!

***SiNISTER SiNDY*** · 09-02-2007, 01:58 PM

Do you ever smell it? I mean, when you rest your foot on it?

***Firestrife*** · 09-02-2007, 02:01 PM

Rule of Thumb when it comes to the transmission. You want to spend the least amount of time touching the shifter and clutch.

08-31-2007, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
locomotived Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Foot / Clutch I've read somewhere that your foot is supposed to be completely off the clutch pedal when not in use. I've read couple posts about how its supposed to be off when cruising, but i need a 2nd opinion. If i just leave my foot slightly rested on the clutch while im accelerating, does this add more wear to the clutch? (Im not putting alot of weight on the clutch pedal but maybe resting my foot on there)

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*SiNISTER SiNDY* Skunk who....? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyde Park, NY Age: 23 Posts: 5,763 Shawn iTrader: 13 / 100%	Clutch Rule? Do you ever smell it? I mean, when you rest your foot on it?

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08-31-2007, 04:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ct_Sidan07 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Socal Age: 24 Posts: 587 iTrader: 3 / 100%	yup says it in your owners manual

08-31-2007, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 21 Posts: 2,465 Danny iTrader: 0 / 0%	I believe when you're resting your foot lightly on the cluth you are engaging the throwout bearing against the clutch spring so that it's acctually spinning when it shouldn't. I did this too on my last car and after understanding more about the clutch mechanics have never rested my foot on the clutch pedal.

09-01-2007, 01:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
DJ'sRREX Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65 THE HULK iTrader: 0 / 0%	yup ur car will blow up if you do

09-01-2007, 06:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
07nbpsi Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leavenworth,KS Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thats what ur dead rest pedal is for. ur suppose to keep ur foot there when ur not using your clutch

09-01-2007, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
NRM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 86 Mike Nguyen iTrader: 2 / 100%	The clutch is a very sensitive piece of machinery. You can already tell when you use it during daily driving that it's a very precise piece of equipment, so it's best to be off it as much as possible and let it do it's work. If it's not fully engaged or fully disengaged there is some slippage going on and over time will wear it down. Same with leaving your hand resting on the shifter while driving. It causes some movement within the gearbox that also contributes to wear.

09-02-2007, 03:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
maximo61170 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the b aka benicia and sac Age: 20 Posts: 1,461 gino iTrader: 0 / 0%	wikipedia said you are riding your clutch even if you rest your foot on the clutch when you are just coasting. and we all know riding the clutch = death.

09-02-2007, 02:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Firestrife* Go Gators! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 20 Posts: 3,272 Keenan iTrader: 7 / 100%	Rule of Thumb when it comes to the transmission. You want to spend the least amount of time touching the shifter and clutch.