msdbsptc

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

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

Sublimize23

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

msdbsptc

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

Flatfour

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

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

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

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

msdbsptc

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.