boring family car clutch question.
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but agree with checking cable condition and run they are not notorious for a heavy clutch feel 
I would say there must be a serious fault somewhere. Because it is a bog standard mundane car.
I find it hard to believe the clutch is that heavy.
I can appreciate people are different etc etc etc...but if there is a medical or physical reason that makes a clutch difficult. Buy an automatic.
And really...for heavy traffic, commuting in an auto really is so much more enjoyable.
I find it hard to believe the clutch is that heavy.
I can appreciate people are different etc etc etc...but if there is a medical or physical reason that makes a clutch difficult. Buy an automatic.
And really...for heavy traffic, commuting in an auto really is so much more enjoyable.
tickious said:
Cheers guys! I'll try a new clutch assembly and cable I think. I have thought about an auto but I prefer the economy of a Manuel.
You prefer the economy of a manual (for cost reasons?) but you're about to punt hundreds on a new clutch and cable on the strength of a vague description of the "fault" and subsequent internet diagnosis?In my experience (several years driving customers' cars) circa 2000 and later renaults have VERY heavy clutches. The rate at which the pedal fires back at you with the slightest lift on the clutch is ridiculous.
tickious said:
Cheers guys! I'll try a new clutch assembly and cable I think. I have thought about an auto but I prefer the economy of a Manuel.
As Nick says. You're going to spend hundreds in the hope it might change things for a while.Really...stuck in traffic manual or auto will make little odds as far as fuel economy goes.
Driving a manual in heavy traffic is hateful whether the clutch is light or heavy.
By comparison, an auto is soooo much nicer. For me there really wouldnt be any difficulty making the change to auto. Not sure I'd ever buy a French one though lol
Bennachie said:
If it is the original cable change it. Pennies if you do it yourself - quite easy. Then see what happens.
I had a Citroen Ax that had a heavy clutch - not as heavy as you suggest yours is and a change was night and day different.
I suggest this is where to start.
I will 1st.I had a Citroen Ax that had a heavy clutch - not as heavy as you suggest yours is and a change was night and day different.
I suggest this is where to start.
But on the topic of autos, what do people think of the 1.5 diesel colt cz2?
Dont have any direct experience with it.
But for the most part, Mitsubishi do build very good cars. It's a little obscure, so would likely wouldnt command a premium price like some more mainstream cars would
Certainly take a test drive if you have one local. I'd certainly buy it long before anything French
But for the most part, Mitsubishi do build very good cars. It's a little obscure, so would likely wouldnt command a premium price like some more mainstream cars would
Certainly take a test drive if you have one local. I'd certainly buy it long before anything French
tickious said:
You lost me, what's the difference?
The likes of the VW group have their DSG gearboxes. It's basically a manual transmission, clutch, but with automatic control. Still only two pedals.From a performance perspective...they work great.
From a heavy traffic perspective....maybe not the best choice. Still better than a manual IMO though.
Conventional auto uses a torque convertor, and magic happens to give you that soggy drive feeling. Not so nice from a performance perspective. But from a smooth drive, heavy traffic, smooth shifting etc etc....a much better option.
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