Do you need to push the clutch in to start the Evora non IPS? - LotusTalk

ngl1145 · 11-27-2012, 04:48 PM

Today I started the car without pushing the clutch in. It surprised me because all my other manual transmission cars required pushing in the clutch before the car starts. Is this normal or is there something wrong with my car?

Chhirowolf · 11-27-2012, 04:56 PM

nope
no clutch pushing required
I still put the clutch in as a safety measure, would hate to launch through the back of the garage

ngl1145 · 11-27-2012, 05:41 PM

Thanks for the answer. I always push the clutch in but found it interesting.

Bobsy Racer · 11-27-2012, 05:50 PM

As stated, it's not necessary to push in the clutch to start a manual trans Evora.

I NEVER start any car with the clutch depressed. Pushing in on the clutch throw out bearing and pressure plate end thrusts the crankshaft before any oil pressure is built up, causing excess wear on the crank thrust bearing.

Just make sure it is in neutral.

Plackslayer · 11-27-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobsy Racer

As stated, it's not necessary to push in the clutch to start a manual trans Evora.

I NEVER start any car with the clutch depressed. Pushing in on the clutch throw out bearing and pressure plate end thrusts the crankshaft before any oil pressure is built up, causing excess wear on the crank thrust bearing.

Just make sure it is in neutral.

This is what I have always done. All manual cars I have ever owned have worked in this fashion.

Sven76 · 11-28-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobsy Racer

As stated, it's not necessary to push in the clutch to start a manual trans Evora.

I NEVER start any car with the clutch depressed. Pushing in on the clutch throw out bearing and pressure plate end thrusts the crankshaft before any oil pressure is built up, causing excess wear on the crank thrust bearing.

Just make sure it is in neutral.

Everyday I learns something new. Good to know, thanks

Julian73 · 11-28-2012, 01:00 PM

Clutch/starter interlock used to be a federal idiot protection law. I don’t know if law changed or Lotus forgot. But as Don states if you car permits, do not push release the clutch, all the shaft tolerances are out of alignment at that stage.

Sven76 · 11-28-2012, 01:27 PM

Over here in Europe we don't have that stuff. That said, people here are not more intelligent than over in the US

vkykam · 11-28-2012, 08:26 PM

The Canadian spec car does have the interlock. Can't start the car without depressing the clutch.

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ngl1145 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 47	Do you need to push the clutch in to start the Evora non IPS? Today I started the car without pushing the clutch in. It surprised me because all my other manual transmission cars required pushing in the clutch before the car starts. Is this normal or is there something wrong with my car?

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Sven76 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt/Main, Germany Posts: 456	Over here in Europe we don't have that stuff. That said, people here are not more intelligent than over in the US __________________ 2011 Evora S 2+0 // carbon grey // diamond cut rims // charcoal leather // Schroth Rallye 3 ASM harness

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11-27-2012, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
ngl1145 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 47	Thanks for the answer. I always push the clutch in but found it interesting.

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Bobsy Racer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 325	As stated, it's not necessary to push in the clutch to start a manual trans Evora. I NEVER start any car with the clutch depressed. Pushing in on the clutch throw out bearing and pressure plate end thrusts the crankshaft before any oil pressure is built up, causing excess wear on the crank thrust bearing. Just make sure it is in neutral.

11-28-2012, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
vkykam Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 114	The Canadian spec car does have the interlock. Can't start the car without depressing the clutch. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

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