burning smell

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hi all just a quick question, whenever i pull away from the lights quit fast i get a funny burning smell,[im not wheel spinning it either] just wondered wha tit was and if any of you suffer from the same thing? it only happens in 1st gear.many thanks for any replies.

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Possibly the connection between engine and driving wheels … er the clutch ??

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how can i slove the problem with the clutch?

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quote:Originally posted by kieron:how can i slove the problem with the clutch?The problem isn’t with the clutch… [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]

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then what is the problem then steve??

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Mirror, anyone? [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]

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quote:Originally posted by kieron:then what is the problem then steve??If the Elise follows the same layout as the Exige, you should be able to locate a manualy adjustable throttle device at the right hand side of the drivers footwell. This may require less pressure when engaging forward motion. [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]

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yes but if i put less pressure on the gas then i will start to get beaten by milk floats!

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quote:Originally posted by kieron: i will start to get beaten by milk floats!Only if it’s Ernie…Pesky will explain [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image] [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]

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I’ve seen (very briefly) the odd barge on track, but never a milk float [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]