Spec III - Post Install/Break In Questions
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Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
Spec III - Post Install/Break In Questions
I picked my car up yesturday and this thing shudders like a son of a bitch....
I hear the term chatters alot - but my car is shuddering when i try an launch the car.
I called spec and they said it is "normal", but i was not sure the proper procedures for breakin - should i try to shudder the car to assist with breakin or should i try and reduce the shudder as much as possible (Lauch off idle almost) and just deal for a while?
Also - The clutch Grab's really HIGH - is this normal?... I did replace the slave with the 02+
1 more thing - I drive alot of Highway miles.... what is the best way for me to expedite the break in process?
Thanks
[Modified by SmoothFRC, 8:48 AM 2/11/2004]
I hear the term chatters alot - but my car is shuddering when i try an launch the car.
I called spec and they said it is "normal", but i was not sure the proper procedures for breakin - should i try to shudder the car to assist with breakin or should i try and reduce the shudder as much as possible (Lauch off idle almost) and just deal for a while?
Also - The clutch Grab's really HIGH - is this normal?... I did replace the slave with the 02+
1 more thing - I drive alot of Highway miles.... what is the best way for me to expedite the break in process?
Thanks
[Modified by SmoothFRC, 8:48 AM 2/11/2004]
Le Mans Master
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From: Arizona
Re: Spec III - Post Install/Break In Questions (SmoothFRC)
clutch grabbing high is normal. It will lower as time goes on. Did you install a alum flywheel? If so, break in will be in the 500-700 mile range. Steel flywheels break in a little faster 300-500 miles.
Racer
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From: Houston TX
Re: Spec III - Post Install/Break In Questions (SmoothFRC)
Yup thats the SPEC for ya!
You need about 500 miles of driving and then 8-9 WOT blasts down the 1/4 mile. Get the clutch as hot as you can get it. After that it should be fine.
Mine chattered like a SOB until i replaced my 99 Slave and master with 04 parts. But that was after my breakin.
You need about 500 miles of driving and then 8-9 WOT blasts down the 1/4 mile. Get the clutch as hot as you can get it. After that it should be fine.
Mine chattered like a SOB until i replaced my 99 Slave and master with 04 parts. But that was after my breakin.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Spec III - Post Install/Break In Questions (Mike TexaSS)
My Spec 2 sometimes squeals (sounds like a seal) upon engagement in first gear when its cold (alum flywheel) - has anyone else had this problem? It is about 800 miles old....
I called Spec and they said its normal....
I called Spec and they said its normal....
Burning Brakes
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From: Jonestown, TEXAS
Re: Spec III - Post Install/Break In Questions (OliverM5)
My Spec 2 sometimes squeals (sounds like a seal) upon engagement in first gear when its cold (alum flywheel) - has anyone else had this problem? It is about 800 miles old....
I called Spec and they said its normal....
I called Spec and they said its normal....
I have not heard of a clutch squealing. But It took at least 1000 miles for mine to quit chattering. Good Luck!! :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Cockeysville Maryland
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Re: Spec III - Post Install/Break In Questions (SmoothFRC)
I do not know what you are meaning when you say launch. Is that launch as in at 2-3000 rpms or just taking off from a stand still.
I had my SpecIII installed in the middle of December and I still am babying the thing, no launches at all, just smooth as possible in/out.
I have the aluminum flywheel and have had to provide a little more throttle to get going good but not so much as to actually launch as I would at the track.
I was told that the SPEC III will only be as good as the break in.
:cheers:
I had my SpecIII installed in the middle of December and I still am babying the thing, no launches at all, just smooth as possible in/out.
I have the aluminum flywheel and have had to provide a little more throttle to get going good but not so much as to actually launch as I would at the track.
I was told that the SPEC III will only be as good as the break in.
:cheers:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
Re: Spec III - Post Install/Break In Questions (AnteVenom)
I mean from take off... It seems that i almost have to "take off" off idle to avoid the shuddering/chattering and i was just curious what others were/have experienced as well.
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