DeTomaso Mailing List: February 1997, Message #173
     



From: MikeLDrew@aol.com

Subject: Re: Hydraulic throw-out bearings

Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 02:45:15 -0500 (EST)



Brock Wrote:



Mike, who the heck wants a clutch that feels like a Honda? That has got

to be the wimpiest feeling. Part of the whole package is a heavy clutch.

Have you thought about an automatic?





...to which I respond:



Brock, my Cobra has an extremely heavy clutch, despite the fact that it, too,

has a hydraulic throwout bearing.  It's heavy enough that the linkage is

starting to show signs of serious wear, after only a few thousand miles.

I've found that it's extremely difficult to drive smoothly with such a heavy

clutch.  There's nothing like a light, delicate feeling at the controls to

enhance smoothness which leads to quickness.  I'll admit, there's a certain

macho appeal to tugging the Pantera's mondo metal gearshift linkage, but give

me a light but very communicative feel at the pedals any day!



Mike