Tips on break in?
Tips on break in? Just ordered me a new clutch/flywheel/etc....the works. LS7 by the way. I realize that you need to go easy on new clutches for the first 500 miles or so, but exactly how do you do that? I tend to slip the clutch often to get her going in rush hour and whatnot. Sorry if I need a little inexperienced here but how do you get the car moving (especially uphill) without slipping it and without making the car lurch? 
When you begin to get a better feel for your clutch you will notice exactly where the engage point is. Hold it a little bit below that and also the brake. When you see traffic moving, slowing release the break and clutch at the same time. I was horrible at going uphill but now can easily take off with only the clutch...uphill. Dont power shift, pop the clutch, simply take it easy on it.
Pretty much don't beat on it, like hard shifting, high rpm launches, excessive slipping, just drive it normal. Alot of in-town stop and go with alot of shifting through the gears is what breaks it in fast.
Originally Posted by ecko70
Will definately have to try that. What about when you want to take off quickly? Isnt there some sort of clutch slippage when that occurs?
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Originally Posted by oange ss
there in lies the problem, dont try it especially the 1st 100 miles...obviously if it's an emergency situation you can but otherwise dont
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Verdad Gallardo after break in is fine, that's what the clutch is for and almost a must to get a good 60 unless you have real sticky tires and a good track, but will obviously reduce the life of the clutch