YET ANOTHER clutch question from the new guy!!!

Rob Wolford · 11-01-2009, 09:05 PM

Greetings to All~

I've had a chance to put 50 miles on my CGT over the weekend. The car is everything I expected - driving it is essentially the automotive equivalent of sex with a supermodel!!!!

Alas, the clutch is proving to be the challenge that I anticipated. I'm comfortable letting it out on flat surfaces and allowing the computer to give the car gas.

What's the trick on uphill grades???? I was at a red light today and Suzie Starbucks almost rear ended me with her Escalade when I stalled the CGT twice. By this point I'm sweating like a pig trying to keep from stalling it again.

I took the car to an isolated uphill grade in my neighborhood and practiced a few times without somebody on my rear bumper and I STILL sucked.

Any words of wisdom from you guys??? Thanks to all!

Rob

bbs993tt · 11-02-2009, 12:03 AM

Hey Rob,

The best advice I can give is to trust the auto-throttle. It will get the car moving up a fairly steep grade. You're smart to practice in an isolated area. Just block out your instinct to give it gas before it starts rolling by itself. By now, you know what it feels like when the auto-throttle engages. You'll feel that same thing going up an incline. Then, and only then, add gas. Pretty soon, it will be second nature.

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Originally Posted by Rob Wolford

Greetings to All~

I've had a chance to put 50 miles on my CGT over the weekend. The car is everything I expected - driving it is essentially the automotive equivalent of sex with a supermodel!!!!

Alas, the clutch is proving to be the challenge that I anticipated. I'm comfortable letting it out on flat surfaces and allowing the computer to give the car gas.

What's the trick on uphill grades???? I was at a red light today and Suzie Starbucks almost rear ended me with her Escalade when I stalled the CGT twice. By this point I'm sweating like a pig trying to keep from stalling it again.

I took the car to an isolated uphill grade in my neighborhood and practiced a few times without somebody on my rear bumper and I STILL sucked.

Any words of wisdom from you guys??? Thanks to all!

Rob

Jamie140 · 11-02-2009, 06:59 AM

Develop a feel for the start of the engagement and ensure you're letting it out slowly at that point - that will allow the throttle a chance to take over.

On steeper hills use the foot or hand brake.

Once you become familiar with it, it'll be a snap. You'll also find that you can get on the throttle the moment the clutch begins to engage.

RS Clubsport · 11-02-2009, 07:16 AM

If the need arises I will use some throttle with the clutch.

Pulling out of junctions/uphill exits etc with cars behind can be awkward and the thought of the car behind 'rear ending' you is not worth the risk.

My car is on the original clutch at 20k miles and with approx 25% wear on it last time it was checked.

However the torque of the motor and the ECU 'revving' will allow almost any manouvere. It's just if I am wanting to get into a gap in traffic and really don't want to stall, I'll on occasion use some throttle and it doesn't appear to have had an adverse affect on clutch wear.

RufMD · 11-06-2009, 02:44 AM

Rob, when you are on a steep incline, foot on brake and clutch engaged....let the clutch out slowly and you will see the revs drop about 100...let off the brake and away you go...give it gas only after it starts moving

this works on any grade of incline...

11-01-2009, 09:05 PM	#1
Rob Wolford Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA. Posts: 123	YET ANOTHER clutch question from the new guy!!! Greetings to All~ I've had a chance to put 50 miles on my CGT over the weekend. The car is everything I expected - driving it is essentially the automotive equivalent of sex with a supermodel!!!! Alas, the clutch is proving to be the challenge that I anticipated. I'm comfortable letting it out on flat surfaces and allowing the computer to give the car gas. What's the trick on uphill grades???? I was at a red light today and Suzie Starbucks almost rear ended me with her Escalade when I stalled the CGT twice. By this point I'm sweating like a pig trying to keep from stalling it again. I took the car to an isolated uphill grade in my neighborhood and practiced a few times without somebody on my rear bumper and I STILL sucked. Any words of wisdom from you guys??? Thanks to all! Rob __________________ 2005 MBZ E55, 2004 Carrera GT 1999, 2001 & 2002 daughters! Gone but missed: 2002 GT2 2007 Porsche GT3RS Challenge Stradale Ruf RTurbo 550 996 GT3 993TT 550 Maranello

11-02-2009, 06:59 AM	#3
Jamie140 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Burlington/Marco Island, Florida Posts: 704	Develop a feel for the start of the engagement and ensure you're letting it out slowly at that point - that will allow the throttle a chance to take over. On steeper hills use the foot or hand brake. Once you become familiar with it, it'll be a snap. You'll also find that you can get on the throttle the moment the clutch begins to engage. __________________ ------------------------------ '08 997TT cab '09 Fezza 16M '04 Carrera GT

11-02-2009, 07:16 AM	#4
RS Clubsport User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK Posts: 254	If the need arises I will use some throttle with the clutch. Pulling out of junctions/uphill exits etc with cars behind can be awkward and the thought of the car behind 'rear ending' you is not worth the risk. My car is on the original clutch at 20k miles and with approx 25% wear on it last time it was checked. However the torque of the motor and the ECU 'revving' will allow almost any manouvere. It's just if I am wanting to get into a gap in traffic and really don't want to stall, I'll on occasion use some throttle and it doesn't appear to have had an adverse affect on clutch wear.

11-06-2009, 02:44 AM	#5
RufMD Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 118	Rob, when you are on a steep incline, foot on brake and clutch engaged....let the clutch out slowly and you will see the revs drop about 100...let off the brake and away you go...give it gas only after it starts moving this works on any grade of incline...