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06-24-2009, 10:39 AM
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Annoying clutch issue :(
Hello all. Here is a rant about my clutch.
I replaced my stock clutch on my S1 Elise, with, erm another stock clutch about a year ago. Put the car in the garage for the winter, got it out in the spring and there was fairly crippling slippage. The clutch was bled, which successfully resolved the issue for about 4-6 weeks, then the slippling came back. (Juddering when engaing the clutch, and when in gear not 'pulling' at 100%) Recently eplaced red clutch hose for a braided one, and slave cylinder. The clutch now bites very high, and when I accelerate in say 2nd or 3rd, the sensation can best be described as "driving with the clutch depressed 1/4 of an inch" . I.e. the revs slighly jump up, but not 100% of the power is getting through to the wheels. So, for my money, my clutch is ****ed. Knowing very little about this, would you agree? Secondly, what after market - or non stock clutch would you advice to get. I dont do track days, just normal and fun road use. Thirdly - any idea how much it costs (labour) at a Lotus garage to do this job. Hope you can offer me some advice- i'd appreciate it. Thanks. |
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06-24-2009, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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For an S1 you'd be best off asking on Seloc.org, not many S1s made it over here. Our clutches are Toyota, like the engine and transmission.
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Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R: - 213,000 miles...running again! |
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06-24-2009, 11:28 AM
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It's a Lotus
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Beverly Hills, Ca.
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Adam, what town do you live in?
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2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) |
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06-24-2009, 11:59 AM
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Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R: - 213,000 miles...running again! |
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