I'm concernd about my g35 coupe and its clutch. I need to know the signs of a worned out clutch and need to know how to prevent it from wearing out even more. I use to drive a manual integra and I noticed when I my clutch is getting worned out. Signs of my integra and G35 clutch going out were:

-Smelly burnt rubber
-Everytime I switch gears it feel real soft like butter. When I first got my G35 it is real stift, now soft.
-After I shifted. I have it on a gear and I step on the gas it feels like it over revs 2-3 RPM then usual.
-When I step on the gas it revs high 2-3 RPM higher, then it drops down fast.

Any advice on this would be helpful. thanks

 

good question im new to manuals and the dealer just said my clutch is getting weak and its definetly not new but it only has 28k on it... i dont want to spend 1k+ if i dont have to yet

 

well if your stepping on the gas after clutch is fully engaged and it is revving 2-3k rpm higher, then drops your clutch is slipping

 

how many miles are on your car? i have 36k and mines a 05 and it still drives perfect to me.

your from vallejo?, maybe have a get together with some fellow G members and see what they say , just a though and it couldnt hurt

 

do this test (which i learned from a few other people on here in the past):

start the car moving slowly... put it into second gear but only be moving 5-10 mph and then shift straight into 5th gear, let the clutch out quickly and step on the accelerator..... if the tachometer goes wild, your clutch is slipping.... if it just lugs the engine and makes the car kinda jumpy feeling, then your clutch is grabbing nicely

 

How many miles? My 03 went 80,000+ miles before I had to change the clutch. From your description it sounds like it may be slipping.