Stuck in traffic - clutch overheats

hi there.you should have just put it in 1st & use the sport button.so much softer on the clutch.

 

Even in slow traffic uphill I can not slip the clutch but fully engage it. Allow lots of space in front, select a lower gear, move only when you have room, and progress slowly so as not to eat up the room unless you have to.

I actually do most of these things in my Toyota minivan when in traffic. Who wants to break to a stop and accelerate to five miles per hour only to break to a stop. I try to smooth out the stop and go by allowing room and not eating it up. Actually I find that most other drivers give extra allowence for front room to the F-Car - sometimes I stop my spider in the shade feet before the next car and no one acts like I should move up on the bumper of the car in front. Contra the minivan - some people beep if I allow an inch between the car before me.

 

Doug, get it fixed ASAP. Don't continue to drive the car with those symptoms.

 

Another case for a Manual 360.

 

Yeah, slip the clutch and get a warning light.

 

This is what will burn your clutch out real fast so of course it's best to avoid stuff like that. As long as the gear is engaged then it's not too bad. Driving around after should help cool things off. Of course living in San Fran doesn't help.

 

why are you NOT in 1st???

 

This is why the F1 is good on the track and the 6 speed manual is good for real life

In traffic, with a 6 speed manual, even at a very slow crawl, you can leave it in 1st or 2nd and keep the clutch completely out. I usually do 1st and just stay off the gas completely. As long as you leave a little distance in front of you and the car ahead of you, you can pretty much just crawl along and stay off the clutch/brake.

Ray

 

Good advice.