blk04z

Went to the track and got me a new best, 12.0@115. Only problem is now my clutch is making a noise that it never made. Its an RPS clutch setup. I have about 700 miles on it. After my third run tonight I noticed when the clutch starts to grap I can hear a sound like a high grind. Once its released all is normal. Anybody else heard of anything similar? Is it common for the throw out bearing with this clutch to be alot louder than stock.

GeorgeZNJ

Mine is louder than stock, sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong, but I'm guessing that this is normal? Let me know if you wanna compare since we live close to each other.

blk04z

I think that would be a good idea to compare. Louder than stock doesnt bother me. Its just I didnt hear this noise untill after a few passes.

GeorgeZNJ

Check your pm's, I'll send you my cell #

blk04z

ok sounds good

HP_Addict

The throwout bearing should not be any louder unless it is going out, then it will start roaring. Same for the pilot bearing, but it makes more of a squealing noise. The grinding must be coming from the clutch. Maybe just some clutch dust from the launch. Did the sound go away after the drive home?

blk04z

Sound is still there. Nothing feels bad though. No vibrations or anything, no smell and still graps great.