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msdbsptc · 03-14-2005, 12:24 AM

Is there a break in period for the clutch on a new car. Ive never driven a brand new manual before so my new tC is the first...it feels as if when i let the clutch out when up shifting it jerks a little hard. Is this normal or am I not gassing enough before i let the clutch out?

TurboMe · 03-14-2005, 12:26 AM

It takes awhile for the clutch to reach its full grip.

Sublimize23 · 03-14-2005, 12:51 AM

let it out slower. it gets better with time as well.

msdbsptc · 03-14-2005, 12:58 AM

cool ill try. btw nice sig...steer=auto lol

Flatfour · 03-14-2005, 01:01 AM

I also was wondering about the clutch engagement of my Tc. It was a shock to jump in to my new Scion at the dealer, and have so much difficuly making smooth clutch releases. It is really on/off when engauging, with no in between. I am totaly new to Toyotas/Scions and I have no way to gauge If I have a problem or not. I have been driving manuals every day for 14 years, so I ruled out that issue. Coming from Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Acura, and Hyundai, my Tc's clutch feels like a dumptrucks. Is this the nature of the beast? Will it soften up out after time. ( I only have 700ish miles now.)
Any info or insight would be appreciated.
Thanks

ToBeeyach · 03-14-2005, 01:22 AM

I used to get SOOOO frusterated with mine because i couldn't switch gears smoothly. And i'm no novice to a standard. But just the other day i realized that i haven't had any trouble lately. I 'm at 10k miles now so i assume there was just a pretty lengthy break in period for the clutch.

jpmulcahy · 03-14-2005, 11:16 AM

I'm up around 2000 and have just started to get used to my clutch. I have been driving stick for 15+ years and this one is definitely the most sensitive one I have driven. Of course, this is the first time I have driven anything NEAR a performance type car. I noticed that if you give it a little gas before engaging the clutch with EVERY gear change, it likes it. I have noticed it soften up just lately and the gearbox seems to be settling in. Of course, I also try not to slam the gears into place, either. That'll shorten the life of a tranny more than anything........ (Of course, I wonder how much life I am removing from my tranny with all of these redline shifts that I have been doing. This is the first vehicle I've ever driven where I have been aggressive [consistently] on the shifting. I guess time will tell.)

trench · 03-15-2005, 06:36 AM

After around 500 miles, mine is working nice now. Its like a new shoe, gotta use it a bit to get comfortable

msdbsptc · 03-15-2005, 01:04 PM

lol new shoe huh. gotcha. as long as other ppl are experiencing this then i dont think its a problem. hell ppl spend a lot of money to get a harder gripping clutch. our is already there...for now.