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StickShift84

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After doing a burnout tonight I noticed a new smell and I did slip the clutch too much. I don't think it smelled like roasted tire, I have smelt that enough times, but what does burnt clutch smell like?
 
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97gtblue

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theres not really anything i can think of..it stinks tho
 

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i blew up my clutch in my 95 mustang, it smells worse than burnt tires imo
 
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this is :OT: i love the way a burnout smells
 

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It's a very strong smell, similar to burning a rubber band.
 

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smells like electrical smoke to me... or maybe thats just my car getting ready to explode
 

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smelles like a combination of burnt eggs and burning rubber bands....
 

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Or like burning Barbie's synthetic blonde locks with a magnifying glass in the sun.......ahhh, 3rd grade memories.
 

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git-it-83 said:
Or like burning Barbie's synthetic blonde locks with a magnifying glass in the sun.......ahhh, 3rd grade memories.
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It's a pretty strong smell, reminds me of being at the track LOL. Riding the clutch will make it steeenky
 
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