Hey guys,

I just recently picked up a 2007 911 turbo with 25K miles. It was a CPO car 2 years ago and the previous owner only put 5k miles on it and was a 65 year old retired radiologist who I know didn't abuse the car. I've owned a manual 335i and VW GTI prior and had numerous manuals before those. I know every clutch is different and there is an 'adjustment' period learning the clutch on a new car to shift smoothly.

However, the clutch on my 911 turbo seems to engage very late as I'm bring my foot/knee towards my body - just before I completely release on pressure on the pedal. Now if this is normal thats fine, I will eventually get used to it. But I would really prefer the clutch/gear engaging either early or mid-clutch pedal release (if that makes sense). I would be able to switch gears much faster and smoother if it engaged earlier.

Any thoughts?

Russell

 

Sounds like the clutch is on its way out or if there is a release problem it could be the release bearing.

Without driving the car its hard for me to tell you.

So my advice to you is to find someone with a good reputation on 6speed and get them to check it for you.

Hope this helps.

 

Russell

It does sound like the clutch may be going out. Like gtrnick suggested, might want to have a reputable shop check it out

Edwin

 

Mine catches high and has no feeling to it...I actually hate it and will be going to a GT2 slave when I upgrade the clutch.

 

coming from BMWs as well and I noticed the same thing on my 997 turbo. the Clutch on the turbo feels like it catches much higher and lacks any meaningful feel. it's annoying, but your experience sounds "normal".

 

Hey guys,


I decided to swing the car by my local dealer yesterday afternoon to see what they thought. The service manager and the technician both reported that the clutch felt like a 'normal turbo clutch'. That's unfortunate as I really wish it engaged earlier. I guess I will just have to adjust.

Thanks for all the input

Russell

 

Many recommend going to GT2 slave...improved feel and better clutch position.

 

Is the OEM version of the GT2 slave recommended or do people recommend going aftermarket. Where is the best place to purchase? What am I looking at price-wise for parts and labor?

Thanks for the info

 

That's a normal 997tt clutch. Gt2 setup will remedy that sensation.

 

Will the GT2 slave make the clutch stiffer or simply give it a better clutch position?

 

Better feel and engagement. I have heard it is almost identical stiffness

 

Yea mine engages towards the end of travel as well. Nice to know its normal and not my clutch on its way out.

 

I find it very hard to get moving in 1st, especially with sport mode on. Forget hills. Does anyone else feel the same way? I haven't ever stalled it but I feel like an idiot every time I start after sitting at a stop light.. I think I might go with the GT2 setup...

 

Is it a stock clutch? I have a Sachs 2.5 setup and the engagement point is much higher. If you are having a hard time you should consider getting a 'clutch stop'. You'll have to bypass the little 'clutch is in' sensor so you can start the car. There is a thread somewhere about it.

 

High clutch engagement = faster shifts