does clutch slip equals = less bhp ??

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Harlow, essex Posts: 2731 Clio 182
    #1
    car doesnt seem to be as quick as it use too anymore-

    every now and again the clutch slips and the revs race up and the car just doesnt move - evan though sometimes i cant hear or feel it slipping - is it slipping losing alot of bhp ?? sorry if i aint explaining to well, cant word what i mean lol.

    thanks adam19
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543
    #2
    LOL .. That is all i have to input.
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Harlow, essex Posts: 2731 Clio 182
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Krys_23 View Post
    LOL .. That is all i have to input.
    ?? ?? ??
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 truro Posts: 388 posi blue mk 2 vts
    #4
    yes lol
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi
    #5
    if the clutch is slipping then the engine isnt transfering its power to the gearbox, and in turn not to the wheels.
    so your not losing power at the fly but you are at the wheels
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  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Harlow, essex Posts: 2731 Clio 182
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LeeM View Post
    if the clutch is slipping then the engine isnt transfering its power to the gearbox, and in turn not to the wheels.
    so your not losing power at the fly but you are at the wheels
    cheers bud!

    the info i needed
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo
    #7
    spining clutch well i would of thought that when your clutch is not on friction with your flywheel you gain power as your not driving your wheels ...... what do you think yes a spinning clutch of corse your going lose power
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Harlow, essex Posts: 2731 Clio 182
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sliderz View Post
    spining clutch well i would of thought that when your clutch is not on friction with your flywheel you gain power as your not driving your wheels ...... what do you think yes a spinning clutch of corse your going lose power
    it doesnt always slip- was only saying when it doesnt feel like its slipping could it still be slipping without feeling or hearling it- only a slight slip- not a major slip i know that will make me loose power as revs go up but car doesnt move, didnt know wether im still losing power regardless it not sliping at the moment, its on and off sometimes it slips and sometimes it doesnt seem to slip but didnt know if im still losing bhp if it aint. cause oviously the clutch it worn out
  9. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #9
    you need to change the clutch.. then all will be well.

    as said above you are loosing the ability to transfer the power to the wheels rather than loosing power per say.
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo
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    yes you have hit the nail on the head you just answerd your own question it can slip with out hearing out and the revs will move up and car wont get a new clutch and you will be ok
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Harlow, essex Posts: 2731 Clio 182
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KamRacing View Post
    you need to change the clutch.. then all will be well.

    as said above you are loosing the ability to transfer the power to the wheels rather than loosing power per say.
    yeah got a techni clutch yesterday- just have to look around for someone to fit it
  12. Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 durham Posts: 1218 02 black vts with nitrous!!
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    very good clutches so ive herd, getting mine done next wk