Poppin The Clutch

[Iamfreakingreat]

ok so i have been convinced to get a GSX of a GS-T, which are AWD and what i am wondering is can u dump the clutch in a AWD or will it like screw the transfer case up seruiously?

 

[jongreene]

You can dump the clutch as much as your heart desires but after doing it enough, things will break.

 

[PieEyedPiper]

Don't dump the clutch on any car ever.
I mean..come on..

 

[Ultimatedsm]

You can dump the clutch on either FWD or AWD. In the FWD, you will spin the tires so there is less drivetrain punishment. The clutch simply engages and slips a tiny bit before it completely grabs then spins your tires. Thats how it works on the FWD.

On the AWD, there is way less spinning of the tires so the force can't be dispiated through the tires. The clutch, driveshaft and rear diff takes all of the punishment. However, its more your driveshaft and clutch than anything else. You will toast the clutch faster on an AWD because the clutch has no choice but to take all of the punishment which generates more heat. A clutch is basically like a brake pad, there is a certain amount of heat it can take before it can't grab anymore.

After dumping your car regularly on an AWD you will snap your driveshaft because it only has TWO spider gears, people usually upgrade to the 4 spider gears so it can take more punishment.

Having all of that said, it is a good idea you slip then dump on the AWD to be a little safe. Anyway, I hope that helped you out.

Ultimatedsm

 

[dalatinromeo]

You can dump the clutch on either FWD or AWD. In the FWD, you will spin the tires so there is less drivetrain punishment. The clutch simply engages and slips a tiny bit before it completely grabs then spins your tires. Thats how it works on the FWD.

On the AWD, there is way less spinning of the tires so the force can't be dispiated through the tires. The clutch, driveshaft and rear diff takes all of the punishment. However, its more your driveshaft and clutch than anything else. You will toast the clutch faster on an AWD because the clutch has no choice but to take all of the punishment which generates more heat. A clutch is basically like a brake pad, there is a certain amount of heat it can take before it can't grab anymore.

After dumping your car regularly on an AWD you will snap your driveshaft because it only has TWO spider gears, people usually upgrade to the 4 spider gears so it can take more punishment.

Having all of that said, it is a good idea you slip then dump on the AWD to be a little safe. Anyway, I hope that helped you out.

Ultimatedsm

Good post

 

[RedGSX21]

do not dump it at all that will break things fast in the AWD.

 

[MyBeatGSX]

However, its more your driveshaft and clutch than anything else. You will toast the clutch faster on an AWD because the clutch has no choice but to take all of the punishment which generates more heat.

Ands that's the best case with a stock clutch. Try that with a heavy pressure plate or a puck disc... the clutch won't be slipping at all and you'll just have drivetrain soup.

So like everyone said... its a bad idea.

 

[shleppy]

Actually its the center diff that usually breaks first. I sold a 300whp gsx that had only 46k miles and was in excellent condition. The guy who bought it thought he could drive, dumped the clutch a few times at 6 grand and broke the center diff with the two spider gears within two days. Slip the clutch out at higher rpms if you must-it's better to replace a clutch disk then to break your diff or tranny.

 

[Ultimatedsm]

Well slipping the clutch actually makes hot spots on your flywheel, it can be so bad that you can't even machine a flywheel anymore. So slipping ruins clutch and flywheel where dumping ruins clutch and driveshaft joints . It's up to you which way you want to ruin your drivetrain.

 

[ILLiCliPSE]

Im currently in the market for a gsx, and I was gonna ask the same question...

so, taking a few runs down the 1/4 mile every month or so would do a good amout of damage to the clutch/ flywheel/ tranny/ differential? I just wanna know so I dont do anything stupid once I get my GSX. Also, what are good 60' times for a stock gsx?

 

[MyBeatGSX]

Its all about how you do it. You need to have enough slip to not drop the transfer case out, but not so much that you burn up the clutch. Just start with low rpm launches and work your way up.

I think most good drivers can pull sub 2 second 60ft's, stock or not.