Today after bringing my car out of storage I noticed that in 3rd gear and up, when accelerating hard the cars RPMs will go up, but the wheels won't move much faster as they should. It feels like I am losing traction without the wheels spinning. Once the RPMs settle back down to the actual speed that I'm going there's a small lunge that you can feel in the car, almost like the clutch is grabbing again and working somewhat as it should. I also hear a lot of TOB noise. Just want your guys thoughts before I drop the trans, thanks!

 

-Miles?
-Mods?
-Miles on that clutch assembly?
-How long was it in storage?
-Is it a temperature controlled storage unit?


Sounds like slippage or it's not engaging fully.. Do you smell that 'burning clutch' smell at all?

 

150k+ miles
Pretty much stock
Unknown miles on clutch, car has been beat with a few drift events of hard driving
In storage for half a year
Wasn't temperature controlled
I think I smelt a little bit of burnt clutch, but I'm not too sure

 

OK.. From what you described, it sounds like you need a new clutch and tob. I would drop the trans and inspect those components. With your symptoms, dropping the trans and inspecting those components would be the next logical course of action anyway.

 

That was the plan, thanks for your input!