It used to be when the trans warmed after driving that i could get into first gear without it sticking, but not anymore as it sticks even when warmed up now. So i found a new stock clutch on ebay and ordered it on wednesday. I got a tracking number. I always thought towing in gear bent a shift fork. But according to the GT guys who installed my B&M shifter Rich Brooks says i have a stretched cable. Ordering cables next. If this does not solve the problem then either i get my tansaxle fixed or i will be buying a new transaxle. As far as my clutch wearing out the burnt clutch smell is a result of too many drag launches. It still works but the days are numbered.
Hi Freddy,
When did "Rich Brooks" (ME) tell you this? Wasn't me by my recollection. From what I have read in this post there are many incorrect statements that I do not want to be associated with.
There is a very, very small chance that a stretched cable with cause this issue. From having replaced many cables (due to heat, vibration, and accident issues) none have been from a stretched cable.
From replacing MANY clutches, I have a few opinions.
Stock, best all around.
Stillen had 2 options, a street and race version. We have done many, many of the street versions with no issues at all. We even did that batch buy a few years ago. FYI Stillen had AP Racing make the street version and (surprise, surprise) AP Racing made the OE clutch too. With the street version the pedal efforts went up very slightly and the only real difference is felt is the release point is slightly lower on the pedal than stock. I have over 30,000 miles in my personal car with this and have had zero issues. My first choice for a replacement. This is why we organized the batch buy a few years ago.
If memory serves me correctly the Stillen race option had the spacer on the slave cylinder and has very high efforts, chatters, and very on and off too, but that is what you get with a race clutch. These came with a lighter flywheel and you should really re-tune for that as well. Don't really like these.
Spec had a few and we only did these for lack of options. They work and the race one behaves just like a race one should. High efforts and very on and off type of function and chatters.
Spec street one is ok but is still higher efforts, and chattery but still drivable. My third choice
This is just my personal and experienced opinion.
Fred, please call the correct Rich Brooks and we can discuss in more detail your issue. 734-658-9498
Disclaimer: These are my opinions through experience.
