 New Clutch, Crappy Results |
 Feb 1, 2003 - 1:23 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 13, '02 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I just put in a lot of work on my car over the last couple of days. I installed my Pro-Kit Springs, got a tune up, replaced my worn clutch, and had my flywheel resurfaced. Unfortunately, other than the smoother ride from my springs, my car is simply not performing like it used to. I feel like it has more trouble accelerating and getting to higher speeds like it did before I put the work in. I have to push in all the way on the gas to get anywhere fast. Plus there is this aweful scratching noice I hear whenever I'm about to shift gears. I think I got screwed over on the clutch job, but I don't know what to do.
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Feb 1, 2003 - 2:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the clutch has like a 300 mile breakin period, give it a month and you should have a big difference.
--------------------  Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Feb 1, 2003 - 2:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
but make sure where you got the job done at will honor a warranty or something if it isnt better within that time
-------------------- Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Feb 1, 2003 - 5:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 9, '02 From San Diego, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
When I got my clutch my car felt twice as fast, really made a difference right away. |
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Feb 1, 2003 - 5:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 27, '02 From Barbados Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Do you know if you are getting clutch slippage?
When you change gears, does it feels like the clutch is taking awhile to engage? If everything seems ok, could it be your tuning? -------------------- West_Minist
Hydra EMS Dealer & Tuner Subaru ECUFlash Tuner http://www.socob.bb http://xtremeracingtuning.com Viciously Tuned, Driven Hard  |
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Feb 1, 2003 - 11:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 13, '02 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well, I took a look and found a few bolts that were loose and my transmission mount was not firm either. After a little tightening up, things sounded a little better, but I guess I'll still give it about a month until I figure out if it's just not broken in. I know it's not slipping though... at least I'm pretty sure.
Anyway, maybe I'll just look for chicks for about 300 miles until I break it in. lol |
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Feb 2, 2003 - 12:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yes if you are running on a worn clutch it makes a HUGE difference right away, but it still isnt fully broken in and probably shouldnt be engaged higher than 4500-5000 RPM untill its broken in.
-------------------- Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Feb 3, 2003 - 5:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Los Angeles, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I just put in my Centerforce Dual Friction clutch on Saturday and even after just 200 miles it's driving like a dream - it feels ten times faster...give it a little time - if it still drives like that get it checked out.
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