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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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I don't know if anyone is running a stage 3 f1 clutch with an 11 pound flywheel but I'm srunning into problems with mine. I installed it 200 miles ago and don't get me wrong I love the clutch but if I let my car sit and run for a long period of time and I get in and try to get on it, the clutch starts to slip and chatter. Once I get going after a while it gets back to normal or even when I turn it off for little while it seems ok. Is this normal or do I have a defective clutch or pressure plate? It's weird bcuz I just installed it brand new!
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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Maybe you installed it wrong. it is cheap brand so can'texpect much. I've had the same in for 20k and I've never had problems.
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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I'm pretty sure I installed it right I torqued everything to spec. I just don't know why it works so good but if I idle for a while it starts slipping. I'm thinking the fins on the pressure plate are getting weak at a certain temp but that's just a stupid guess.
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Mine was grabby but held well. I also had a 11lb flywheel. I replaced with FM1 due to it being a DD.
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