Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a local 2004 TL which had the clutch changed a few months ago by the previous owner (at the acura dealership, i have the receipts). The problem is, lately, when I launch from a stop with VSA turned OFF, instead of a burnout, I get a weird violent shaking of the front of the car. At first I though its just because the road was uneven, but it happened a few times more since then, and so I've been afraid of trying it. The new clutch seems OK, no signs of slipping, its still jerks a bit from 1st to 2nd, I'm still getting used to it.

Also, I don't know if this is related (?), but during idling, I feel a slight shaking of the car, like the engine is irregular or something. Its nothing too crazy, and goes away as soon as I accelerate past 1000rpm.

What do you guys think? Any help would be appreciated. I am going to also take it in to the acura dealer for an oil change soon, and I'm going to mention all of this to them, but if i can get any kind of feedback from the experts here, it would really help a lot!

Thanks.
Vlad

 

Sorry I misused the work "burnout" what I mean is just a fast squeak from the tires.... burnout usually involve lots of smoke and stuff...

 

might be the axles

 

the clutch isn't going to grab is you just dump it, the slave valve prevents that from happening. What tires do you have?

 

Thanks for your insight.

Yeah, I don't think I "dump" the clutch, but I see your point. I have to let it engage fully before I floor (i guess I already know this, i should just be more careful).

My tires are really crappy, in fact I'm getting them replaced next week (getting Michelin pilot sports). I was playing around since I don't care about the tires much, I figured a little spinning on the pavement wont be so bad.