Really stiff clutch...
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Really stiff clutch...
I just got a Lexus SC300 5-speed, and I have 2 questions about the clutch:
1. Is it supposed to take like a hundred pounds of force to depress? I'm female and it's a stiffer clutch than I've ever had in a car.
2. Is it normal for there to be a sensation of scraping or "texture" during the clutch depress and release process? When it starts to engage I can feel a roughness through my foot, as if some parts are rubbing together without enough lubrication.
Ral
1. Is it supposed to take like a hundred pounds of force to depress? I'm female and it's a stiffer clutch than I've ever had in a car.
2. Is it normal for there to be a sensation of scraping or "texture" during the clutch depress and release process? When it starts to engage I can feel a roughness through my foot, as if some parts are rubbing together without enough lubrication.
Ral
what other cars have you owned?
my clutch is the stiffest that i've ever owned too; its VERY stiff for a luxury car
but not nearly as stiff as alot of aftermarket clutches
or a new 5.0 mustang clutch (good lord:eek: )
my clutch is the stiffest that i've ever owned too; its VERY stiff for a luxury car
but not nearly as stiff as alot of aftermarket clutchesor a new 5.0 mustang clutch (good lord:eek: )
Last edited by Bean; Apr 25, 2002 at 10:28 AM.
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Originally posted by Bean
what other cars have you owned?
what other cars have you owned?
'76 Pinto
'82 Challenger (pretty soft clutch on that car)
'95 Integra
Driven:
Miata
Audi S4
'93 BMW 325iS
My Lexus seems stiffer than all of these cars. If that's normal it's okay. I'll just get used to it and build up my left leg muscles.
Ral
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my clutch was stiff too .. and I miss it .. I had it replaced and now I can push it down with my pinky! .. well not really but it makes the car harder to drive sense its soooo soft imo.
not on my car.
have fun with the lex.
Is it normal for there to be a sensation of scraping
have fun with the lex.
Last edited by SDSC300; Apr 25, 2002 at 11:40 AM.
as far as the scraping goes; that may be the clutch pedal hinge needing oil or whatever it uses; mine squeaks and you can hear it outside of the car
Yeah its normal to have a clutch that stiff compared to those cars Just look on the brightside; you get a workout whenever driving 
It'll get to the point where its really light and it won't bother you anymore. And driving other cars will be a joke
and you can hear it outside of the carYeah its normal to have a clutch that stiff compared to those cars
Just look on the brightside; you get a workout whenever driving It'll get to the point where its really light and it won't bother you anymore. And driving other cars will be a joke
Last edited by Bean; Apr 25, 2002 at 02:14 PM.
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Originally posted by Bean
as far as the scraping goes; that may be the clutch pedal hinge needing oil or whatever it uses; mine squeaks and you can hear it outside of the car
as far as the scraping goes; that may be the clutch pedal hinge needing oil or whatever it uses; mine squeaks
and you can hear it outside of the car
It'll get to the point where its really light and it won't bother you anymore. And driving other cars will be a joke
Ral
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