If clutch is slipping, it will occur at max engine torque when engine is under heavy load ie higher gears rather than lower. Lower gears progessively gear down the load on the engine and therefore the clutch. FYI, max torque is developed @ 4,500 rpm so this is the starting point. Max load is applied with full throttle, preferably on an incline, below 4,500 rpm and accelerate through this point.
Conversely, the wheels will loose traction far more readily the lower the gear as you are multiplying the torque depending on the gear ratio which also reduces load on the clutch.
There is no mistaking wheel spin as you would certainly feel this in an instant, with or without traction control.
hope this helps
< Message edited by Nigelo -- 25/1/2012 22:00:40 >
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