of course your mechanics want to replace the clutch. Its a $2k job!!
Clutch failure?
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**** it tbh I’ll do this job anyway I wanted a lightweight flywheel for the longest
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After buying an 18 year old car, when my hydraulics went to **** I couldn’t wait to do the whole clutch thing. And the old one was looking pretty toasty…
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And to the guy suggesting master - the same mechanic convinced me NOT to buy a new clutch when my master failed back in the day. Kept telling me it’s the hydraulics. So I know that his takes are genuine.
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This Vette been in dozens of drag / roll races as well on the street , drift pits etc I’m surprised the clutch lasted this long
And to the guy suggesting master - the same mechanic convinced me NOT to buy a new clutch when my master failed back in the day. Kept telling me it’s the hydraulics. So I know that his takes are genuine.
And to the guy suggesting master - the same mechanic convinced me NOT to buy a new clutch when my master failed back in the day. Kept telling me it’s the hydraulics. So I know that his takes are genuine.
Well, def go with a Monster TWIN disc. Replace those axle seals too!
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Will answer what failed when my mechanic reaches me back.
All I know is this clutch feels great from the get go, and aluminum Flywheel did not make as big of a difference as I thought it’d make.
Revs jump quicker and bite point got much smaller.
Car is much more fun to drive for sure. Engine woke up a bit even though I haven’t stepped on it yet. Regardless it’s just as streetable as it’s ever been. If you disagree buy an automatic
All I know is this clutch feels great from the get go, and aluminum Flywheel did not make as big of a difference as I thought it’d make.
Revs jump quicker and bite point got much smaller.
Car is much more fun to drive for sure. Engine woke up a bit even though I haven’t stepped on it yet. Regardless it’s just as streetable as it’s ever been. If you disagree buy an automatic
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It was the clutch fork. Clutch itself was also on its way out as well, guess all those clutch kicks took a toll on it, who would’ve thought 😂
Cant stress enough how great this new clutch feels, I’m really happy with my choice.
Cant stress enough how great this new clutch feels, I’m really happy with my choice.
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Wanted to ask y’all, what is the proper technique of letting off from a stop? Do I gas it right before the bite point and gas it out? Should the revs drop at all once it engages or am I supposed to increase gas in a way which will keep revs stable?
I’m good at stick but I want to make sure I’m doing this correctly
I’m good at stick but I want to make sure I’m doing this correctly
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Wanted to ask y’all, what is the proper technique of letting off from a stop? Do I gas it right before the bite point and gas it out? Should the revs drop at all once it engages or am I supposed to increase gas in a way which will keep revs stable?
I’m good at stick but I want to make sure I’m doing this correctly
I’m good at stick but I want to make sure I’m doing this correctly
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I try to be as quick as I can engaging the clutch. I treat it like an on/off switch unless I'm stopped on an up hill. Then I will engage it until it bites to stop the car from rolling away will I quickly move my right foot from the brake to the gas.
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Mechanic said it was a pressure plate spring failure. I was wrong in thinking that the system wasn’t creating pressure - it was, but that pressure does not disengage the clutch.
So yes, I will be doing a full clutch job. RST + LTW flywheel, slave cyl, remote bleeder line, throw out bearing.+ pilot bearing + driveshaft couplers
Thinking about 4.10 or 3.90 gears as well since the drivetrain is coming off. That paired with a lightweight flywheel is gonna be fun
So yes, I will be doing a full clutch job. RST + LTW flywheel, slave cyl, remote bleeder line, throw out bearing.+ pilot bearing + driveshaft couplers
Thinking about 4.10 or 3.90 gears as well since the drivetrain is coming off. That paired with a lightweight flywheel is gonna be fun
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Don't take this the wrong way, but u just been telling us how awesome the set up is?? So why would you want to try and change the way you drive it, if you love the clutch set up??. I mean how r u doing it now??? Its subjective whatever feels good to you without smelling clutch burning. Just staying. Sounds like to me, you hit a great setup for yourself.
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Im not negative ,i was going about what u were saying. U love the set but u want to do someone else's driving habits so to me ur looking to change ur driving but u said u love it so i don't see where im negative just commenting on what u said. Do whatever you want.. To me i might be wrong, so you can yell at me again, i have thick skin so let me have. Everybody's a little different you just have to find your.
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Yes, your not the only one that said this, about my strange comments. I mine, r u having issues taking off from a stop?? Or you don't like the way it takes off. Just saying u changed ur set so there will be a learning curve. Sorry if im coming off negative, what i say in my mine obviously doesn't come on paper, but to me it does. Hope u find ur sweet spot.