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Old 03-06-2005, 12:11 PM
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Default clutch slipping or tires bouncing? nooooob Q

damn, might be a dumb question and i hate having to ask, but when i shift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd while racing (legally of course) the car bounces.. i always thought this was my tires but i do remember a time when i would shift and my tires screeched but didnt bounce last summer. i never worried about it until my buddie told my it was my clutch but it never slips during normal driving. whats my deal? thnxx
Old 03-06-2005, 01:47 PM
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go about 30mph, put it in 5th and floor it. If the car revs quickly your clutch is going out. If not, no idea what to tell you.

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Old 03-06-2005, 02:53 PM
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Check your mounts, your engine could be jumping around absorbing your torque and power off the line. Adjust your clutch cable/pedal to spec, maybe your clutch is just out of adjustment. Good luck.
Old 03-06-2005, 03:06 PM
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It's called wheel hop. Could be your shocks going out, motor mounts shitting on you, or if you put different tires on it could be because of that.
Old 03-06-2005, 09:08 PM
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is that 5th gear 30mph thing safe? cuz i want to try that since my clutch feels like its starting to slip




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