Shifting an evo
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Shifting an evo
Coming from RWD cars, and only having spend 3k miles in my evo, I don't know if my technique completely sucks for AWD or if something's up. When shifting at high revs (6-7k) I cannot shift fast. I'm not sure if it's common knowledge you can't run through gears in an evo or not but I just can't. If I try to shift hard(let off gas, punch clutch, slam into gear) the shifter won't go into gear smoothly at all. So my question is, are you supposed to smoothly engage the gear or could there be something up with my syncros(I have no grind) thanks in advance.
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You should be able to shift smoothly from gear to gear in the Evo with the clutch pedal depressed at any RPM.
Which clutch do you have? Many clutches have lockout issues.
Which clutch do you have? Many clutches have lockout issues.
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No no... only certain clutches cause lockout, and it shouldn't have any bearing on wear honestly... but then again, the clutches that had lockout issues also couldn't really explain why it happened, or any of the details... although, I haven't been around for a bit. Maybe it got sorted out.
As I was just explaining in another thread, I'm a firm believer in many Evo's are "over-clutched" these days. People buy clutches like insurance. If my car makes 300hp, and I want to make 700, I better get a clutch that holds 700 because I don't want to upgrade again.
But they forget that the clutch is also a safeguard, and if you make it hold more, then that wear and tear gets passed on further down the driveline until either your tires spin, or something inbetween explodes.
So choose your clutches wisely.
As I was just explaining in another thread, I'm a firm believer in many Evo's are "over-clutched" these days. People buy clutches like insurance. If my car makes 300hp, and I want to make 700, I better get a clutch that holds 700 because I don't want to upgrade again.
But they forget that the clutch is also a safeguard, and if you make it hold more, then that wear and tear gets passed on further down the driveline until either your tires spin, or something inbetween explodes.
So choose your clutches wisely.
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Coming from RWD cars, and only having spend 3k miles in my evo, I don't know if my technique completely sucks for AWD or if something's up. When shifting at high revs (6-7k) I cannot shift fast. I'm not sure if it's common knowledge you can't run through gears in an evo or not but I just can't. If I try to shift hard(let off gas, punch clutch, slam into gear) the shifter won't go into gear smoothly at all. So my question is, are you supposed to smoothly engage the gear or could there be something up with my syncros(I have no grind) thanks in advance.
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No no... only certain clutches cause lockout, and it shouldn't have any bearing on wear honestly... but then again, the clutches that had lockout issues also couldn't really explain why it happened, or any of the details... although, I haven't been around for a bit. Maybe it got sorted out.
As I was just explaining in another thread, I'm a firm believer in many Evo's are "over-clutched" these days. People buy clutches like insurance. If my car makes 300hp, and I want to make 700, I better get a clutch that holds 700 because I don't want to upgrade again.
But they forget that the clutch is also a safeguard, and if you make it hold more, then that wear and tear gets passed on further down the driveline until either your tires spin, or something inbetween explodes..
As I was just explaining in another thread, I'm a firm believer in many Evo's are "over-clutched" these days. People buy clutches like insurance. If my car makes 300hp, and I want to make 700, I better get a clutch that holds 700 because I don't want to upgrade again.
But they forget that the clutch is also a safeguard, and if you make it hold more, then that wear and tear gets passed on further down the driveline until either your tires spin, or something inbetween explodes..
Thanks for the ignorant, non helpful whatsoever, post
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My next clutch will be a stage 3-4 competition clutch. Btw I'm not street racing or launching at lights. Just every now and then on a nice long stretch I like to enjoy the drive and I've noticed it's just not smooth at all. I'm gonna start with clutch replacement(needs one) and go from there.
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Could be clutch related as others have said. Instead of trying to shift quick or speed shift slow it down a little. Proper shifting is done quickly and precisely, not slamming the shifter around.
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I currently have an ACT HD and I love it. I can smooth shift or slam the gears, works either way. Although I only slam the gears if I'm all out racing someone else because you can feel all the stress being transfered to the drivetrain big time. I used to have a quarter master twin disk with a hydraulic throw out bearing but it made so much noise and was awful for daily driving. Really jerky and chattered like a mo fo. Good luck with your clutch but I think a new one should take care of any issues you're having.