Quick question about 6th gear.
07-14-2006, 10:48 PM
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Quick question about 6th gear.
I'm getting a wierd sound from my car when I'm cruising in 6th on the highway. If I let off the throttle and then abruptly toe into it I hear this wierd "chunch" sound. It doesn't happen soo much in the other gears, only 6th.
Say I'm going 80mph, if I let off the throttle completely and then quickly jab into it I'll get the sound as if something is catching in that instant.
Is my clutch going bad and slipping a little when I do this or is this normal? I havn't smelt the acrid stench of burnt clutch after doing this over and over.
Say I'm going 80mph, if I let off the throttle completely and then quickly jab into it I'll get the sound as if something is catching in that instant.
Is my clutch going bad and slipping a little when I do this or is this normal? I havn't smelt the acrid stench of burnt clutch after doing this over and over.
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07-15-2006, 12:43 AM
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Build date a June 05 I think. The sound also occurs when I upshift into 5th or 6th. It's not very loud at all. Sounds kinda like if you take a piece of printer paper, ball it up, and then drop it from waist height onto the ground. The sound of the ball of paper hitting the ground that is. Probably a bit lighter than that but it still sounds wierd.
07-15-2006, 12:46 AM
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I think I have that sound, it's like a jerk....is it a big deal? I don't think so, not something I would worry about. The throttle is really sensitive. I remember when I first got the car I was doing it all the time, because I wasn't used to such a sensitive gas pedal.
07-15-2006, 02:56 AM
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Had to create 3 accounts because everyone would make fun of my honest questions and then I'd lose credibility. Whatever, zoom, could you please delete all three of my accounts.
Thanks.
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07-15-2006, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 6steelstrings
Had to create 3 accounts because everyone would make fun of my honest questions and then I'd lose credibility. Whatever, zoom, could you please delete all three of my accounts.
Thanks.
Thanks.
1.) Just pick one of your user names and stick with it. If you become a useful member of the forum this episode will be forgotten.
2.) Stop being such an obsessive little freak and realize that all cars have little quirks. Just because a part of your car is getting dirty or you hear some little noise doesn't mean there's something wrong. Cars are mechanical, they make noises and they get dirty. In other words, use some common sense and don't sweat the small stuff.
3.) Go through and actually read these forums. Stop starting pointless threads and getting your panties in a wad over the way people respond. In the time you waste doing that you could have found a logical explanation on your own.
4.) If you think the problem is us rather than you. Go post elsewhere, because you're not going to find many people that feel likewise. Maybe RX8web will have the patience for you, many people here will not.
5.) If you don't want to be a part of this forum there no need for your accounts to be deleted. Just stop posting and your threads will vanish into oblivion.
6.) I would suggest not creating yet another account and posting as usual. You will be found out and things will just be made worse.
This is the first and last time I will help you. Keep things going as is and I go back to being the "*****" you think I am.
07-15-2006, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
Here's some help for you.
1.) Just pick one of your user names and stick with it. If you become a useful member of the forum this episode will be forgotten.
2.) Stop being such an obsessive little freak and realize that all cars have little quirks. Just because a part of your car is getting dirty or you hear some little noise doesn't mean there's something wrong. Cars are mechanical, they make noises and they get dirty. In other words, use some common sense and don't sweat the small stuff.
3.) Go through and actually read these forums. Stop starting pointless threads and getting your panties in a wad over the way people respond. In the time you waste doing that you could have found a logical explanation on your own.
4.) If you think the problem is us rather than you. Go post elsewhere, because you're not going to find many people that feel likewise. Maybe RX8web will have the patience for you, many people here will not.
5.) If you don't want to be a part of this forum there no need for your accounts to be deleted. Just stop posting and your threads will vanish into oblivion.
6.) I would suggest not creating yet another account and posting as usual. You will be found out and things will just be made worse.
This is the first and last time I will help you. Keep things going as is and I go back to being the "*****" you think I am.
1.) Just pick one of your user names and stick with it. If you become a useful member of the forum this episode will be forgotten.
2.) Stop being such an obsessive little freak and realize that all cars have little quirks. Just because a part of your car is getting dirty or you hear some little noise doesn't mean there's something wrong. Cars are mechanical, they make noises and they get dirty. In other words, use some common sense and don't sweat the small stuff.
3.) Go through and actually read these forums. Stop starting pointless threads and getting your panties in a wad over the way people respond. In the time you waste doing that you could have found a logical explanation on your own.
4.) If you think the problem is us rather than you. Go post elsewhere, because you're not going to find many people that feel likewise. Maybe RX8web will have the patience for you, many people here will not.
5.) If you don't want to be a part of this forum there no need for your accounts to be deleted. Just stop posting and your threads will vanish into oblivion.
6.) I would suggest not creating yet another account and posting as usual. You will be found out and things will just be made worse.
This is the first and last time I will help you. Keep things going as is and I go back to being the "*****" you think I am.
07-16-2006, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 6steelstrings
I'm getting a wierd sound from my car when I'm cruising in 6th on the highway. If I let off the throttle and then abruptly toe into it I hear this wierd "chunch" sound. It doesn't happen soo much in the other gears, only 6th.
Say I'm going 80mph, if I let off the throttle completely and then quickly jab into it I'll get the sound as if something is catching in that instant.
Is my clutch going bad and slipping a little when I do this or is this normal? I havn't smelt the acrid stench of burnt clutch after doing this over and over.
Say I'm going 80mph, if I let off the throttle completely and then quickly jab into it I'll get the sound as if something is catching in that instant.
Is my clutch going bad and slipping a little when I do this or is this normal? I havn't smelt the acrid stench of burnt clutch after doing this over and over.
07-17-2006, 12:36 AM
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The noise you hear in 6th gear could be a worn or defective universal joint on either end of the driveshaft. I had a similar problem on another car (99 Mustang GT). I had a bad u. joint where the drive shaft connected to the rear end.
07-17-2006, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by machfive
The noise you hear in 6th gear could be a worn or defective universal joint on either end of the driveshaft. I had a similar problem on another car (99 Mustang GT). I had a bad u. joint where the drive shaft connected to the rear end.
Are there any other symptoms of a worn u-joint?
07-17-2006, 01:00 AM
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u joint
Sometime a worn u joint can "click" like when a c.v. joint (constant velocity) in a front wheel drive car sounds when it is going bad. The noise you are hearing in 6th gear could be slack in the u joint. This is the same noise I was heaing in my Mustang. It only happened in 5th gear for me (no 6th gear on a 99 GT) and only when I let off the throttle in 6th gear and abruptly floored it again.
07-17-2006, 01:02 AM
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this happend to me not too long ago... go get it checked out, you'll most likely get a new tranny lol
this was the first signs for me untill my reverse blew out on me, it wouldnt stay in reverse or 6th.
better get it checked out sooner than later.... trust me on this one.
this was the first signs for me untill my reverse blew out on me, it wouldnt stay in reverse or 6th.
better get it checked out sooner than later.... trust me on this one.