paddle clutch+ light flywheel, some tranny noise coasting ?

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paddle clutch+ light flywheel, some tranny noise coasting ? Apr 19, 2016 15:00:48 GMT

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Post by atlex on Apr 19, 2016 15:00:48 GMT

Another noise thread. This time not a beep.

I've had a paddle clutch put in along with a lightweight fly. The car is driving fine and I'm fairly used to the higher revs needed

But there is a mild noise meshing noise coming from the transmission when I'm driving and the car is coasting or slowing. It also goes away if I push the clutch pedal to disengage it, or accelerate the engine. Guessing this is just a normal result of my new bits ? I'd guess lower mass fly and stiffer clutch means more noise transfer..

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paddle clutch+ light flywheel, some tranny noise coasting ? Apr 22, 2016 13:54:00 GMT

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Post by hayling5 on Apr 22, 2016 13:54:00 GMT

one of mine does exactly the same, has done for the past 3 yrs and never had anything go bang. Its more annoying than anything, almost like the clutch plate is dragging on something. Dropping the roof or turning up the radio cures it

welshy1 Chats A Bit Posts: 161	paddle clutch+ light flywheel, some tranny noise coasting ? Apr 23, 2016 16:12:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by welshy1 on Apr 23, 2016 16:12:51 GMT PPF alignment could be a cause and with the box being removed sounds like it hasnt been aligned back up.

Tom Chats A Bit Posts: 218	paddle clutch+ light flywheel, some tranny noise coasting ? Apr 23, 2016 19:05:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Tom on Apr 23, 2016 19:05:20 GMT Off topic, but it saves me starting a new thread. How bad is the paddle clutch day to day? My car isn't my daily but I may end up going on longer trips in it from time to time with some potential for traffic!

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paddle clutch+ light flywheel, some tranny noise coasting ? Apr 23, 2016 21:05:32 GMT

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Post by atlex on Apr 23, 2016 21:05:32 GMT

if I had to commute daily in 'town' traffic I'd never fit a paddle. you have to rev quite a bit in the stop-start, it just isn't fun.

longer trips, no problem. pretty much the only thing it sucks for is first-gear take-offs.

you wouldn't even know you had a paddle clutch in all 15mph+ driving.

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paddle clutch+ light flywheel, some tranny noise coasting ?

Post by atlex on Apr 19, 2016 15:00:48 GMT

Post by hayling5 on Apr 22, 2016 13:54:00 GMT

Post by welshy1 on Apr 23, 2016 16:12:51 GMT

Post by Tom on Apr 23, 2016 19:05:20 GMT

Post by atlex on Apr 23, 2016 21:05:32 GMT

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