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Old 08-12-2006, 08:20 PM
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Ok well i just broke in my 07' tC at 1200 miles. and i raced my friend in his Auto RSX on a 20 mph roll and he was pulling on me. Everytime i shifted into a higher gear the car felt like it jerked and slowed down. it just didn't feel right. But if i race it and do slower shifting the car throws me back into my seat and goes faster. iono i was just wondering if anyone else has the same problem. Post back.


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Old 08-12-2006, 08:47 PM
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What rpms are you shifting at? If you shift too early you might be missing the powerband. Or it could be that you're letting the clutch out too quick causing it too jerk.
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shift just before redline and you just have to learn the clutch.
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Old 08-12-2006, 09:06 PM
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Yeah. I let out the clutch real fast. Iono im not use to this clutch. Its soooo soft. Im shifting at like 6200 rpm. I think its the way i let the clutch go because if i do it slower then it like throws me back into my seat. I know i can beat him on a roll. I kill him on a launch like no other.
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or maybe ur misshifting up... like from 2 to 5...
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take it to the track buddy. I don't want to see another thread about a dumbass kid racing his tC, wrcking it, and hurting someone.
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^ x2
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Old 08-13-2006, 03:47 AM
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We're not that stupid. i only race it to 60. I think i somethings up with my car. Im gunna take it in to Scion tomorrow. Also Is the clutch under the powertrain warrenty?>
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nope.
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Clutch wear would be considered normal wear and tear but it shouldn't be even close to worn at 1200 miles, If you're shifting relatively slowly then you let the clutch out fast it will jerk because the rpms have to bounce back up.
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Originally Posted by 07FlintMicatC
We're not that stupid. i only race it to 60. I think i somethings up with my car. Im gunna take it in to Scion tomorrow. Also Is the clutch under the powertrain warrenty?>
Racing to 60mph is still racing on the street. Take it to the track as your adreneline will take it past 60 one day.

It your shifting AT 6200 it sounds like you might be hitting the rev-limiter which would slow you up. Start your shift at say 600 and by the time you actually hit the clutch you will be at 6200.
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Street racing is fun enough for me. Alright well thanks for the advice guys. I thought my car was effed up or something. THanks again
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You should kill an auto RSX with a 5speed tC, slow shifting or not.
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Auto Rsx have Manual Gearing. Its a 5 speed auto with trip. I kill him on a launch but he stays with me on a roll.
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You mean that auto-manual slapstick deally? Thats worthless, I would be suprised that at that price it has a true manual thats automatically controlled.
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Originally Posted by 07FlintMicatC
I think i somethings up with my car. Im gunna take it in to Scion tomorrow. Also Is the clutch under the powertrain warrenty?>


Did it ever occur to you that maybe you just don't know how to drive it yet...
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
Originally Posted by 07FlintMicatC
I think i somethings up with my car. Im gunna take it in to Scion tomorrow. Also Is the clutch under the powertrain warrenty?>


Did it ever occur to you that maybe you just don't know how to drive it yet...
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Originally Posted by 07FlintMicatC
Auto Rsx have Manual Gearing. Its a 5 speed auto with trip. I kill him on a launch but he stays with me on a roll.
It's still automatic, it still has a torque converter.. And it's still slow.
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x2... someone doesnt know how to drive it yet..

and dam man who races to 60 lolololol.. jeez grow some cojones.
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Old 08-15-2006, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
x2... someone doesnt know how to drive it yet..

and dam man who races to 60 lolololol.. jeez grow some cojones.


Oh wait, did I miss that part? they only raced up to 60.....
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