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Old 12-04-2007, 05:04 PM
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Default orderd the F1 stage 3 clutch...

It will be here this friday, ill put up a little review when I get it on.

question: Whats the deal with breaking in the copper ceramic disc? The usual 300 mile being easy break in?

Also, my sock exedy clutch will be for sale when I get it off.. about 5k miles on it.
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Old 12-04-2007, 05:46 PM
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back out of the driveway.
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Old 12-04-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
back out of the driveway.
ok, sweet. Now how many times should I back out? Does that depend on driveway length?









naw, im kiddin
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I have the same clutch installed right now, probably have close to about 800 miles on it. I will say, its a real bitch to drive in stop and go traffic. It uses the stock Exedy pressure plate and just has a very aggressive disc. In all honesty though, if this is you daily driver, I have a feeling you may end up wanting something a little easier to drive with. Other than that, it handles whatever power I'm making right now just fine!
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I have that same clutch and I daily drive may car with no problems. Just make sure your motor mounts are good.
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I've been dd'ing the same clutch for over a year. I have at least 15k miles on it. I ******* love it! The stop and go is only bad in like bumper to bumper traffic. Just cruising around town it is easily tamed. Its simply a great clutch for the money spent and I personally know it will hold at least 190 wtq with ease.
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why didn't u guys tell me this before i went on ahead and ordered a $400 ACT clutch?????? (ACT XT w/ 6-puck)
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You didn't search.....
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i read up on it... and most said it was a ok clutch.... i didn't want ok... i wanted grip hehehe
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Old 12-05-2007, 12:29 AM
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do you guys beat the heck out of your car? i heard this six puck really breaks down tranny...
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Old 12-05-2007, 12:33 AM
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i'm taking it easy until i get money to cryo-treat and get a beefier rear end
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i feel like my rear-end is about to break any day now...hehehe...
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I know my 1.6l rear end is going to break soon.. I can feel it haha.
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