XRS/GT clutch issues, design or material?

[jnow454]

I am looking at an '03 GT with only 44K miles. Seems like a good deal, but I am reading about 6 speed clutch issues. I'm assuming this car has an original clutch, I haven't driven it yet.

Anybody know if it is a design issue or a material issue?

What I mean is, could an aftermarket clutch be purchased to eliminate the problem?

This is a great site, everyoned was alot of help when the timing belt finially went on the old '92 Celica GT. Looking at the reports, the XRS/GT will be quicker than the old Celica, but an XR/base may not be.

THANKS!!!!!

[xrs911]

Most of the guys put an ACT aftermarket clutch which eleminate the problem. It can last you the life of the car. Good luck!

[Matrix Monster]

does coasting to a complete stop (like for a light or a stop sign) in Neutral harm or mess up the trans or the clutch? just wondering, and if it does why would it do that??? thanks!

[silver04rollas]

Dunno. I have 35K KMs and my clutch is fantastic. It still grabs 2 inches off the floor and bites pretty well. I was actually kind of hoping it would wear out faster so that I can get my racing flywheel (Fidanza 7.5 lbs or C-One Type-R 8.8 lbs) with ACT stage 1 clutch, but it still seems to be holding up well.

[chuckles]

costing to a stop is the best for your car but poor for all out performance.
coasting will take the stress off the engine, trans, pilot brg and clutch.
replacing brakes it a lot cheaper and faster to replace than a clutch ever will.

but if you into performance ignore wot i just wrote!

[Matrix Monster]

so how would that work? coasting will hurt the performance of the clutch and other parts by relieving "stress"? sounds interesting... could please explain how this would hinder your car's performance?

[chuckles]

coasting is the the best for the engine and tranny! the only thing that wears out faster are the brakes....

[chuckles]

coasting makes the engine, clutch and all brgs involved last longer, because nothing is engaged and no stress on the related parts

[Matrix Monster]

awesome, just was wondering... I figured it doesn't damage the vehicle's powertrain in any way... I had heard from some actual mecahanics that coasting in a neutral actually could and would damage your clutch... I guess maybe they were trying to sell me something... thanks

[sirmaenum]

what about doing coasting on an automatic?

like going 50 mps......then coasting to come to a stop.

or

coming in 50 or 60 mps, coasting, breaking down to 25 or lower, make left/right turn, and then shift back to drive after turn.

would that hurt the car or what would it do?

not really getting the idea of coasting. enlighten me plz.

[Qslim]

Originally Posted by Matrix Monster

so how would that work? coasting will hurt the performance of the clutch and other parts by relieving "stress"? sounds interesting... could please explain how this would hinder your car's performance?

I think what Chuckles is trying to say is that slowing the car using only the brake is not something you would ever do on a racetrack. Using the transmission and the brakes at the same time is the most effective way to slow a car and set up for a turn on a track. When you coast to a stop, your transmission and clutch are in the same state as when you are sitting at a standstill, so there certainly wouldn't be any more wear on any part except the brakes.

[Matrix Monster]

that's all I was asking about flyboy... whether or not the clutch would give out of you made it a habit of putting the car into Neutral and coasting to a stop... thanks for the all of the info Maverick , chuckles...

[chuckles]

as for auto trans leave in in drive and forgetable it

[chuckles]

and i agree with with my fellow ase master tech!!!

[Matrix Monster]

yeah, that sounds good, thanks for the info guys.... I'll only coast in my 6-speed.