1st gear pull
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1st gear pull Hey guys
I have a 2000 WS-6. It feels like when I accelerate in 1st gear that as the rpms go up I am not picking up more speed (accelerating quicker). econd gear feels okay. I had 8000 miles and is stock. It dynoed @ 308 hp but don't feel like
it in 1st gear. Any thoughts will be appriciated.
I have a 2000 WS-6. It feels like when I accelerate in 1st gear that as the rpms go up I am not picking up more speed (accelerating quicker). econd gear feels okay. I had 8000 miles and is stock. It dynoed @ 308 hp but don't feel like
it in 1st gear. Any thoughts will be appriciated.
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Originally Posted by wrencher
I know you got 8K but is it possible your powering thru the clutch?
The stock '00's & down clutches leave alot to be desired.
The stock '00's & down clutches leave alot to be desired.
You should be able to pretty much destroy the tires in first and at least half way through second. My clutch is on its way out, but it's spinning all the way through second. Granted, I have 245/50's, but even for you, 1st gear should be about worthless.
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I really see one of two potential reasons for that to be happening. One would be that your clutch is going, but I would think that it would be worse in a higher gear due to the torque multiplication. The other option is that your tires just might be spinning on you and you can't hear it. If that's the case, welcome to torque. 
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No real problems here. I think there's a soft spot on the gas pedal. I wonder some times if the car is slow but then i hammer it and it anilates the tires. The first thing to check is the clutch.
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Originally Posted by CheifBrody
No real problems here. I think there's a soft spot on the gas pedal. I wonder some times if the car is slow but then i hammer it and it anilates the tires. The first thing to check is the clutch.
"Can you scratch the tires into 2nd"
Im having trouble scratching inot 3rd and im replacing my clutch. I think You should watch your speedometer next time you feel as thought the car isnt accelerating and see if its jumping if it is your spining your tires, if its not your gonna need a clutch. Being that your car has 8k on it I would try to get it warrentyed, if your yound have your dad or older family member take it in they will giv him less **** then you.
Im having trouble scratching inot 3rd and im replacing my clutch. I think You should watch your speedometer next time you feel as thought the car isnt accelerating and see if its jumping if it is your spining your tires, if its not your gonna need a clutch. Being that your car has 8k on it I would try to get it warrentyed, if your yound have your dad or older family member take it in they will giv him less **** then you.
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i have a 00 z28 m6 with a lid and cutout and i cant annihilate my tires unless i slip the clutch a little, From a stop though, i just go. My car just goes, it doesnt spin the tires easily from a roll, only way, will be if im making a turn and i hammer it, but thats about it.
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Originally Posted by CheifBrody
I think there's a soft spot on the gas pedal.
I agree with DMNSPD 1st is about worthless without good tires or a good start from a roll, so maybe it is his tires
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I hear people saying all the time that they can smash the throttle in 2nd gear aqnd shred the tires, I think if you can do that either your tires are alredy bald, the ones you have are worthless, or you just need to figure what else is wrong with your car. I have fulda's on my car, 255 on the back, not the best rated tire in the world and I can punch it from a slow roll in 1st and not break them loose. And when I hit secon at nearly 6k it only spins for about 40 feet or so not half the gear. And that's driving it like a raped ape, maybe there is something wrong with mine or something but my last one was the same way.
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actually, my car is pretty weak for a m6, but i burn about a quart every 500 miles. I dynoed 296rwhp and 306rwtq with a lid!! next pull they were back to back, my power went down to 290rwhp and 303rwtq. Im hoping to get the car reringed so i can get back some power
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when it is warm out with my f1s on the car it will barly scratch the tires for a roll in first but sill spin them going into second and i can still sratch thrid from time to time
when it is cold first gear is usless and if i shifyt to second i spin reallhard
but mu clutch is going out because when i firstr got the car and the clutch was good and new i was able to spin third and scratch forth
all those 4000 launches at the track on nittos dead hookin
when it is cold first gear is usless and if i shifyt to second i spin reallhard
but mu clutch is going out because when i firstr got the car and the clutch was good and new i was able to spin third and scratch forth
all those 4000 launches at the track on nittos dead hookin
