Ian Anderson
Lifetime Supporter
I could just be confused but follow my logic and see if it makes sense or if I have it wrong please let me know why.
On brakes running steel discs and friction pads - these work best once uo to a reasonable temperature - in my simple mind this means the friction increases between the surfaces at a higher temp. (until too hot when it all goes a bit wrong)
So on a clutch a sumlar process works - friction material and metal surface. A slipping clutch is bad and will heat everyhing up but will it to a point increase the friction / available thrust?
Now taking this to the nest step a clutch in a race start situation / drag race should bite better if it has been slipped and the surfaces "pre heated"
OK possibly not going to make any major difference but is the logic sound for kitting the drag strip? Or with a Renault 21 box which is marginal on power could this be sthe slip required when cold to not break input shafts and once hot perhaps cause more damage?
Please put my brain out of it's misery of trying to decide what is correct
Thanks
Ian
On brakes running steel discs and friction pads - these work best once uo to a reasonable temperature - in my simple mind this means the friction increases between the surfaces at a higher temp. (until too hot when it all goes a bit wrong)
So on a clutch a sumlar process works - friction material and metal surface. A slipping clutch is bad and will heat everyhing up but will it to a point increase the friction / available thrust?
Now taking this to the nest step a clutch in a race start situation / drag race should bite better if it has been slipped and the surfaces "pre heated"
OK possibly not going to make any major difference but is the logic sound for kitting the drag strip? Or with a Renault 21 box which is marginal on power could this be sthe slip required when cold to not break input shafts and once hot perhaps cause more damage?
Please put my brain out of it's misery of trying to decide what is correct
Thanks
Ian