Shifting Problem

[gcg7861]

Hi everyone,

Wondering if i can get help on a little problem i had with my cars transmission.

Car: R33 Gtst S2 97'

My current modifications to the transmision include:

-Xtream Racing clutch, (1200kg clamping pressure with brass button sprung centre)

-'C's Shortshifter

I think everything else is stock, i don't know much at all about transmissions and those came with the car when i bought it.

Before, anyone comments about what i was doing. lol. I have to say it was 'legal' and yes i was an idiot (which i fully admit).

Just a few nights ago, i attempted to do my first burnout on the car, and as i didn't know how to do one,

I just reved the car high about 5-6 thousand and dropped the clutch, when i hit the rev limiter which is set at 6750

i shifted into 2nd and continued to kick the clutch slightly and give it, once again hitting the rev limiter and holding it.

Which was a bad mistake .

After that i didnt hear any unsual sounds, although 2-3 minutes later my car could not shift into any gear.

It just kept jamming, whether the car was on/off or rolling.

After about 15 minutes of trying the car finally started to shift although felt different, as in the gear shifts felt softer than usual.

Just wanted to know, is it a major problem which i should get checked out immediately, as the car is running well at the moment,

or is it a normal occurence, and only screwed up due to me not being able to do burnouts?

Help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks alot.

[phat_allen]

May have damaged the clutch springs with heat? Or maybe the syncros in the box. Take it down to your local gearbox specialist and tell them what happened. They should be able to steer you in the right direction.

[gcg7861]

Awesome, thanks

[Pal]

were your wheels spinning or was it just the clutch, any bad smells coming from the clutch. i am in the process of replacing my extreme as it wont hold when i put my foot down overtaking at higher speeds (80-100). started out exactly from what you were doing but down the drags p.s. can still change gears ok.

Edited November 18, 2007 by Pal

[gcg7861]

were your wheels spinning or was it just the clutch, any bad smells coming from the clutch. i am in the process of replacing my extreme as it wont hold when i put my foot down overtaking at higher speeds (80-100). started out exactly from what you were doing but down the drags p.s. can still change gears ok.

At the time, i dont think there was any clutch smells,

the wheels were spinning, but not smoking up greatly.

At the moment i am not having any problem at all with the clutch or shifting,

i think it was just at the time, although i am still going to get it checked up.

At most, it probably jerks a little harder than usual when the clutch is cold however it runs near perfect when it warms a little bit.

Also another question. .... My engine stops running in some cases and the car just stalls. For example, if i am rolling the car at whateva speeds and do a really slow shift i.e. hold the clutch completely down for a good 6-10 seconds whilst in gear and rolling, the engine turns off.

I think it might be a result of my above mistake.

Dam i wish i didnt have work dont get time to drop it at a mechanic...

[GTS4WD]

I the time.. I think it was just theat from the burnout..

To drop a clutch at 5-6K is VERY hard on the clutch.. even if it is brass button!

I noticed the same with mine.. after big clutch drops.. it will become "sticky" and have problems engaging/disengaging due to the heat.

Have it cheaked out just in case though..