slimjim1804

I'll agree with that. The Evo requires the most finesse out of any manual transmission car I've had. (STi came in second place) However, I've had three different clutches between two VIII's and I found the ACT HDSS I used to have the easiest to drive with the most precise engagement point. I think it's more difficult to drive the stock clutch smoothly from a stop then the HDSS or my Competition 6-puck. Seriously.

Evo_8_REDYG0

so the clutch should be sweet? this is the first time i hav encountered the smell so it made me nervous lol and yes the clutch is not stock as i said before it has done less than 13ks.

Evo_8_REDYG0

how can i test if its slipping btw??? 5th gear revving past 3k or something right lol :P

MRowens

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im suprised that you still have the stock clutch

hiboost2.0

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I would do it in 4th, do a pull at around 3000 rpm. If it's slipping it will rev up to 5k then drop back down a few hundred rpm.

When learning how to drive try this. Make the car move forward with just the clutch pedal and not stall. That will give you a good idea of where the clutch's engagement point truly is.

Evo_8_REDYG0

Just her for a spin to see how everything is. Seems fine can't feel anything different revs didn't drop and the clutch didn't feel any different. Still had a slight smell of clutch, I drove it perfectly, made sure not to ride the clutch and put my foot on the footrest like you guys suggested instead of on top of the clutch, still there was a slight clutch burning smell in the air afterwards once I chucked it in the garage not as bad as yesterday but still there. Any thoughts?

Raptord

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Wait till tomorrow and see.

hiboost2.0

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Go under the car and check your downpipe for burnt fluids.

Awhile back my passenger side axle seal was leaking and leaking transfer case fluid all over the downpipe. It smelled very similar to a burning clutch. If that happens to be your problem fix it as soon as possible. The transfer case has about .6 qt of fluid in it and if they are not properly lubricated (ie your fluid spilling out) it will wear the ring and pinion gears causing a very annoying high pitched whine.

LOLZFWD

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THIS^^ had a friend that had the same problem. Told him to do this and he said it remarkably changed his driving habbits. As far as clutch goes.

otherwise check for other leaks and burning things that may lead you to believe its clutch...brakes? fluids? heatwrap? many things can lead you to believe its the clutch.

STy

+1 to this. I had a bad habit of just leaving my foot resting on the clutch pedal, after I started smelling it, I started putting it on the rest/dead pedal and the problem was solved.

STy

OP, are you downshifting or just putting it in neutral and costing to a stop? If you are downshifting, you could be riding it then.

AJCaron12

Are you sure it's not the brakes you're smelling? Seized caliper?

Evo_8_REDYG0

Just took her for another spin, did a pull at 4th gear and 5th gear everything seemed fine no sliding at all luckily. I still had a slight odour of burnt clutch but barley noticeable tbh. Another thing I'm finding is my shifting is alot smoother when I rest my left foot on the dead pedal..haha anyway cheers for the help guys!

Evo_8_REDYG0

Put it in neutral and coast 90% of the time rarely down shift unless I wanna have a quick boost.

Raptord

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Do you rev-match on those occasions? If not, might be a good idea to practice. Rev-matching will further prolong the life of your clutch.