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Old 22-02-2012, 10:07 AM
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Need some help pls. Just want to ask what is that burning like rubber that i smell every time i want to accelerate or want to go fast. Is that my clutch? Im i slow when changing gear? Need some feedback pls.🚙😊

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Old 22-02-2012, 10:09 AM
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front drivers side inner cv joint boot, look under your car & you'll see grease splattered over your exhaust if this is the problem
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Old 22-02-2012, 08:13 PM
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this^^^ happened to my wrx, boot cracked and made a mess everywhere

orrr i also got a plastic bag stuck to my exhaust, ,but not so likely
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Old 22-02-2012, 09:43 PM
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Will be your clutch.

If it were the CVs will be constant as long as the vehicle is moving.

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Need some help pls. Just want to ask what is that burning like rubber that i smell every time i want to accelerate or want to go fast. Is that my clutch? Im i slow when changing gear? Need some feedback pls.����

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Old 23-02-2012, 05:19 PM
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I usually get this when I think too hard about something.
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