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Old 07-31-2009, 07:47 PM
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Was driving today and started to smell like a rubberish burn smell. Almost like the smell of burning a clutch. I couldnt find where the smell was coming from. Could it also be brakes? It didnt feel like brakes. My handbrake was completely down. What do you think it is???
Old 07-31-2009, 08:18 PM
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Were you roasting your tires? J/K. Does your motor have any oil leaks where the drips could be burned from your exhaust/headers? If it were your clutch burning, there would also be a slight slip. BTW, did it go away or is it constant?
Old 07-31-2009, 08:21 PM
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it was on and off but at times it was very strong. plus i usually drive with TCS off. i dont know if there is any leaks. i cant seem to distinguish what it is.
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The burning rubber odor is from burning rubber. No need to smoke the tires at every light but it is pretty cool.
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hahaha. drove it today and didnt smell anything. drove it with TCS on and off. seemed fine again. weird
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maybe it was the car in front of you haha.
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i was thinking that too. but when i finally turned it was still there lol. but today nothing.
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Burning Z clutch smells organic and kinda like tuna fish. First time it happened to me I was giving a teenage kid a ride-along at an autocross. I thought it was him that smelled. He probably thought I smelled, too.
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