actuating with engine oil pressure and without = big difference

 

i just wanted to be able to start my car without having to get into it and sit down

obviously this mod is not for everyone

 

Really... What's the difference? (I wasn't aware of any engine oil pressure going into the clutch)

 

there isn't any oil pressure going into he clutch lol

bearing wear in the engine when you clutch in and motor is off.... research it...

 

I was hoping you would explain it...

 

i love this mod. one week or so in. no slamming into a parking wedge or children in front lol

 

FYI for those concerned with people crashing, all V12 Lamborghini's and Lotus Elise/Exige don't require clutch depressed to start from the factory.

 

first mod I did, less then a hour after GT2 was home...I did a bypass but like the switch idea...
Slider, it is beneficial to the main/thrust crank bearings during start-up as there is no side force on the crank when there is no oil pressure(start-up)

 

hah! i KNEW i liked it but just not why. there is something intuitively *wrong* given all the peculiarities of this clutch setup as it IS not to want to lessen (a) how often i even USE it and (b) that i relieve as much undue/unassisted pressure from the system exactltly, prior to their being oil pressure. thats one good reason why i have always instinctively hated pressing the clutch with engine off and feeling the infernal accumulator stumble to do it's silly a** job. rob of course doesn't have that little problem LOL

bottom line i dont want to see me main/thrust bearings again anytime soon so if this helps with that by any percentage at all? it's a wise move.

like i'm gonna hit something' lol sheesh

 

Not sure it's a big deal on these cars but lookup crank walk on the DSM motors. When you start putting in heavy clutches the wear goes way up and one of the ways to help this issue is fire it without clutching. I like the idea of a momentary switch to jump the stock switch, have to admit I'm pondering it myself!

 

lol was thinking of the same example as well...buddy of mine is dealing with mega 'crank-walk' on the EVO4 he bought....

 

Just did this mod, with a twist.

I tied into the existing leads on the switch, and ran wires from those ties to a rocker switch mounted to the oval coverplate to the left of the headlamp controls. This way, either stomping the clutch or hitting the new switch serve as the ignition safety.

Easy mod, glad to have finally gotten it done.
-V

 

thats a hat trick. nice.

 

Thanks. I wanted to keep the standard behavior in case some unforeseen circumstance keeps me out of the driver's seat.

And the switch has a small amber LED so it looks about as stock as such a mod can.

Worth the wait!
-V

 

Is that a momentary switch? That's what I'd want I think, someplace to the right so I can turn key with left. Honestly pondering this myself now!