Difficult Launch, manual transmission 93 Del Sol Si
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what would cause launches from a stop to be very difficult? the friction point on this car is so precise... would replacing the clutch/flywheel be a possible fix?
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Well, im learning how to drive a manual on this car, and it's been extremely difficult to launch from a stop. the only way to launch without stalling it (or nearly stalling) is to rev it up alot, which makes it difficult to take off slowly, or reverse slowly. im hoping that replacing the clutch and flywheel will make it easier and smoother to take off. my stepdad who has been driving only standards for 25 years has driven it and seems to think it needs a clutch also, but the odd thing is i dont think the clutch is slipping.
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Re: Difficult Launch, manual transmission 93 Del Sol Si
Launch and "take off slowly" are two different beasts.
It really sounds like you need a clutch job. Have the hydraulics and pedal inspected while this is done.
It really sounds like you need a clutch job. Have the hydraulics and pedal inspected while this is done.
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Well, im learning how to drive a manual on this car, and it's been extremely difficult to launch from a stop. the only way to launch without stalling it (or nearly stalling) is to rev it up alot, which makes it difficult to take off slowly, or reverse slowly. im hoping that replacing the clutch and flywheel will make it easier and smoother to take off. my stepdad who has been driving only standards for 25 years has driven it and seems to think it needs a clutch also, but the odd thing is i dont think the clutch is slipping.
Maybe you just need to let go of the clutch slower?
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Well, im learning how to drive a manual on this car, and it's been extremely difficult to launch from a stop. the only way to launch without stalling it (or nearly stalling) is to rev it up alot, which makes it difficult to take off slowly, or reverse slowly. im hoping that replacing the clutch and flywheel will make it easier and smoother to take off. my stepdad who has been driving only standards for 25 years has driven it and seems to think it needs a clutch also, but the odd thing is i dont think the clutch is slipping.
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I say even if its on its last leg (the clutch) I would keep practicing on it b4 you put a new clutch in. That way you can get real use to the manual w/o damaging a new clutch. good luck
I say even if its on its last leg (the clutch) I would keep practicing on it b4 you put a new clutch in. That way you can get real use to the manual w/o damaging a new clutch. good luck
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Re: Difficult Launch, manual transmission 93 Del Sol Si
Well, im learning how to drive a manual on this car, and it's been extremely difficult to launch from a stop. the only way to launch without stalling it (or nearly stalling) is to rev it up alot, which makes it difficult to take off slowly, or reverse slowly. im hoping that replacing the clutch and flywheel will make it easier and smoother to take off. my stepdad who has been driving only standards for 25 years has driven it and seems to think it needs a clutch also, but the odd thing is i dont think the clutch is slipping.
On top of that you're learning. You're gonna stall the engine quit a bit while learning. It just takes practice. If you're absolutely certain the clutch is bad (which would be odd since you've never driven a clutch before) then have someone who knows Honda clutches drive it then get back to us.
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On my auto explorer it used to jump because it had a bad trans solenoid pack. I doibt thats. your problem but yea it might just he u need to practice more or the clutch is going out. Remember young grasshopper practice is key
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I had another thought. find a level parking lot and practice. try not hitting the gas at all and just slowly let the clutch out until the car starts to move, then keep letting out even more (still slowly) until the clutch is all the way out. stop and repeat a few times. this will give you the feel for the clutch. then start to practice with letting the clutch out very slowly until the car starts to move, then slowly add a little gas while letting the clutch out more, slowly. I would say you could get a really good feel for it doing it this way. I would also suggest going to this parking lot alone so you dont have someone talking in your ear the whole time. good luck
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I had another thought. find a level parking lot and practice. try not hitting the gas at all and just slowly let the clutch out until the car starts to move, then keep letting out even more (still slowly) until the clutch is all the way out. stop and repeat a few times. this will give you the feel for the clutch. then start to practice with letting the clutch out very slowly until the car starts to move, then slowly add a little gas while letting the clutch out more, slowly. I would say you could get a really good feel for it doing it this way. I would also suggest going to this parking lot alone so you dont have someone talking in your ear the whole time. good luck
There are two tricks, one is using your heel as a fulcrum, like when you tap your foot, keep your heel planted on the floor of the car and pivot on it as you release the clutch pedal. This will give you more control.
The other trick is adjusting your clutch engagement height. First learn how to operate the current setup, then tweak it to your liking. Be mindful that you don't set the engagement so low that the clutch is only partially disengaged, or too high leaving the clutch partially engaged. It takes 2 combination wrenches or crescent wrenches to do.
Good luck
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I leaned stick pretty easy i had to move brick so i would put brick in the back then move and come back. Ford rangers or mazda b2300s are really good for learning stick btw. bmw 3 series not so much lol
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Your dad might also just be being nice because you're having trouble learning.
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Re: Difficult Launch, manual transmission 93 Del Sol Si
well, that's basically what he said about the 07 jetta he had, but now he's in a 93 eurovan which ive never driven but it sure doesnt look idiot-proof lol
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