Clutch Install Finished....Finally - Page 3

ChristianCGM · 09-22-2006, 09:51 PM

250 miles into the 400 mile break-in with the RPS max series pressure plate and organic disk clutch. I got the pressure plate that is capable of holding 500 ft.bls of torque at the flywheel. I have been getting used to the early clutch engagement and the stiffness of the pedal compared to stock. There is some clutch chatter if I do not give it enough gas causing the car to shudder a little; meaning that I have to give it more gas than stock given the strength of the pressure plate. From what I have heard this is normal with a pressure plate that is much stronger; there is some driver to car adjustment that I will have to get used to, as with every mod. Overall I am very happy with being able to do this myself, with the help of my friend and his garage full of tools. You name it he has it.

I cannot compare this to a 6 puck beacuse I have only driven one with the 6 puck which was RWD and I personally have no need for a 6 puck at this point. I will have a better more conclusive review of what the clutch is capable of tomorrow night after the break-in is complete. From what I have experienced so far the clutch will hold and wants to hold no matter what.

More to come tomorrow.
christian

KiTsuNe · 09-22-2006, 11:35 PM

alot of people dont like the 6 puck because of the harsh engagement and the little travel of the pedal. Some such as myself like it though. Its all preference.

ChristianCGM · 09-23-2006, 08:31 AM

I love 6-puck clutches because there is no break-in period and they will hold no matter what. I think my next clutch will be a 6-puck or when I am able to devote some money to another car. My friend had the RPS 6-puck on his TT 300zx....man that thing was stiff. We used to joke about getting a gym membership just to do leg press for his left leg so that his leg would not get tired.

What strength pressure plate did you get?

ChristianCGM · 09-24-2006, 05:56 PM

The clutch has been through its break-in period. I did a few of launches which varied from 5000 to 6500 rpm and pulls starting in gears 1 through 5. I slip the clutch because it is smarter and cheaper and easeier to replace a clutch than a transmission. It held very nicely all the way through. I am concerned that clutch delay valve will cause extra wear. So I am going to do the delete in a couple of weeks.

I am happy that I had the stock flywheel resurfaced rather than getting a lightened one.

KiTsuNe · 09-24-2006, 07:30 PM

the middle one that act has

09-22-2006, 09:51 PM	#31
ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	250 miles into the 400 mile break-in with the RPS max series pressure plate and organic disk clutch. I got the pressure plate that is capable of holding 500 ft.bls of torque at the flywheel. I have been getting used to the early clutch engagement and the stiffness of the pedal compared to stock. There is some clutch chatter if I do not give it enough gas causing the car to shudder a little; meaning that I have to give it more gas than stock given the strength of the pressure plate. From what I have heard this is normal with a pressure plate that is much stronger; there is some driver to car adjustment that I will have to get used to, as with every mod. Overall I am very happy with being able to do this myself, with the help of my friend and his garage full of tools. You name it he has it. I cannot compare this to a 6 puck beacuse I have only driven one with the 6 puck which was RWD and I personally have no need for a 6 puck at this point. I will have a better more conclusive review of what the clutch is capable of tomorrow night after the break-in is complete. From what I have experienced so far the clutch will hold and wants to hold no matter what. More to come tomorrow. christian This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-24-2006, 07:30 PM	#35
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09-22-2006, 11:35 PM	#32
KiTsuNe Spec C Club Car: The Vroom-mobile Fav Mod: JDM Gears Location: San Jose, California Posts: 2,331 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	alot of people dont like the 6 puck because of the harsh engagement and the little travel of the pedal. Some such as myself like it though. Its all preference.

09-23-2006, 08:31 AM	#33
ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I love 6-puck clutches because there is no break-in period and they will hold no matter what. I think my next clutch will be a 6-puck or when I am able to devote some money to another car. My friend had the RPS 6-puck on his TT 300zx....man that thing was stiff. We used to joke about getting a gym membership just to do leg press for his left leg so that his leg would not get tired. What strength pressure plate did you get?

09-24-2006, 05:56 PM	#34
ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	The clutch has been through its break-in period. I did a few of launches which varied from 5000 to 6500 rpm and pulls starting in gears 1 through 5. I slip the clutch because it is smarter and cheaper and easeier to replace a clutch than a transmission. It held very nicely all the way through. I am concerned that clutch delay valve will cause extra wear. So I am going to do the delete in a couple of weeks. I am happy that I had the stock flywheel resurfaced rather than getting a lightened one.