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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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i smell a burning rubber smell when going fast in reverse, revving it up (both times trying to back up in reverse)...i rev it more than i should...something wrong maybe?
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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Burnt clutch?

Why are you going fast in reverse....

I wouldn't be surprised if your clutch is already shot...
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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wasnt really going fast...was going reverse uphill both times and misjudged the amount of gas needed and how much the clutch was pushed in
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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Default RE: burning smell when going in reverse

yeah, just burnt clutch..

its fine, just don't do it a lot...
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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Burnt clutch?

Why are you going fast in reverse....

I wouldn't be surprised if your clutch is already shot...
Youd know about that wouldnt ya Arwing? Just kidding man..

Im kinda curious why youre "going fast in reverse" too... trying to drive fast in reverse and whip it around like in the movies or somethin? [8D]

*Edit, Im slow.
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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Default RE: burning smell when going in reverse

Whatever your reason is for going fast in reverse, rubber and burned clutch smell very different, if you say you smelled rubber, you are probably spinning your tires but didnt notice, how many speakers and subwofers you have in there?
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