I think my clutch is going out. I have a 99 FRC with ~73K on it. Yesterday, I was traveling about 60 MPH and accelerated hard (down shift to third) to about 90 and leveled off. Soon after I leveled off I smelled an odor through the AC (vented to the outside) similar to burnt rubber/oil. I have notice over the last few months that in 5th or 6th when I accelerate there will be a sensation of wheel spin for just a second. While I would like to think the car had that kind of torque at 60 to 65 MPH I know something is slipping (clutch???). This sensation occurred several time yesterday after the odor went away. When I engage the clutch from a standing stop there is not apparent slippage and the clutch feel is normal.

Anyway, I would like some opinions as to whether my suspicison the clutch is going our is correct or not. I could also use some recommendations as to where in the Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle area one could get the clutch replaced with confidence of good quality workmanship.

Thanks

 

Yeah mine died in the z06 about 5 days ago...got the aussie(trexilla)sp clutch I heard alot about it...so I'm going with that. Mine was so bad it was slipping in 1rst with like 10% throttle. It kinda happened pretty quick though.

 

Did you have any of sense of hesitation or chugging in 5th or 6th?

Thanks

Danny