Driving a G50

[gwl123]

Well I got to drive a 911 with a G50 tranny. It was very embarassing to drive getting into first gear. I stalled the car 5 times. It was difficult CLUNK, CLUNK, CLUNK, CLUNK motion. Did I do any damage? Realized I had to hold the clutch in a little longer than my other car and ease off it. My heel had to be locked in at a certain spot to depress the clutch. I need a lot of practice.

[Paul K]

Sounds like you drove a worn-out example? My G-50 is so smooth I don't even have to think about it.

[old man neri]

+1

The G50 has been the easiest clutch I have ever used. So friendly.

[Zeke]

Believe it or not, this old racer and multi Porsche owner had an embarrassing first mile or two with the G 50. Now, I think it's the best.

[MELO-911]

Hey all, query on the G50 is clutch meant to be heavey to press in?? i have a new clutch, i was told that due to the 'size' & 'sports'nature of the car that is why?? it is my first Porsche/sports car so dont know any different and my friends have 2000+ model cars so i bit different to my 88
thanks

[BeauBlues]

The thing I love about my G50 compared to a 915, it is very reliable and predictable. There are NO surprises with a G50, it always goes into gear with ease.

[KCinBR]

The clutch on my 88 Carrera with a G50 has a heavy feel, and it's brand new with all the upgrades. Before the clutch replacement it was very heavy and not near as smoothe.
Sounds like what you have is normal..............................

[dorschman]

First time I drove my G50 I thought I would need to have calf implants to drive on a regular basis. I found it took quite a bit of effort but now it is smooth as butter.

[gwl123]

Did I do any damage to the gears or tranny? The car jerked forward with a big CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK and stalled.

[Dixie]

The G50 in my 911 would clunk from time-to-time coming out of first, especially when cold. But after installing a new clutch it's smooth, quite, and percise.

[Paul K]

Another thing that can really help the G-50 is a transmission fluid change. Mine went from smooth to ultra-smooth.

[WIL84911]

Just curious... what's the cost of converting to a G50 from 915?

[ToddM]

Nah, you didn't damage anything.. bulletproof tranny

Call me crazy, I dont like the notchy shifting of G50 and modern transmissions... the 915 is a PITA but when you get it just right, it has the hot knife through butter type feel.

[snbush67]

Originally Posted by BeauBlues

The thing I love about my G50 compared to a 915, it is very reliable and predictable. There are NO surprises with a G50, it always goes into gear with ease.

Wheres the fun in that?

[Quicksilver]

If the throwout pivot isn't correctly lubed (and you have to go on a major quest for the correct lube) and the pedal bushings aren't up to snuff it will act as you say. If it is correct then anybody can drive it.

I have the stiffer Kennedy Engineering clutch in mine and my wife drives it easily. When I first bought my car the stock arrangement with the upgraded cross shaft was like pressing on a brick wall. I cleaned, replaced parts, and relubed twice before I got serious and found a good lube and it has been fine since.

[ToddM]

Originally Posted by snbush67

Wheres the fun in that?

quirks = character

[snbush67]

Originally Posted by ToddM

quirks = character

Das ist genau, was ich sagte!

[JeremyD]

Sounds like maybe the clutch wasn't fully releasing. The shift bushings can make a huge difference too. Get a few miles under your belt and it's as smooth as butter

[wolf]

Originally Posted by WIL84911

Just curious... what's the cost of converting to a G50 from 915?

10K? It doesn't fit. Problems with your 915? Then better have it checked out.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by WIL84911

Just curious... what's the cost of converting to a G50 from 915?

It's intense. Search beaublues above for his conversion thread. I did the welding and fabrication of the various gussets and plates. Basically, you have to cut out the center section of the torque tube and install coilover suspension.