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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Launch Control on a ACT extreme clutch

I recently burned out my stock using this feature. What are the possible side effects that i might cause with my new act extreme clutch - act flywheel if i use this on the launch control? I am scared of breaking something else. I think the clutch will hold but not the rest of the car..like the TC. What do you guys think?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Just make sure you don't dump it or anything, slip it out since you've got a better clutch.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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dump is like letting go of the clutch all at once.....slip is like letting off it a little slower right?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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okie guess i will take pointers from another evo owner sunday at the track..thanks anyways
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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When and if you feel you car bouncing (wheel hopping) let off the gas !!

That will kill your drive train quicker than aything eles .

So how do you like the clutch , is it stiff , any noise , hard to shift quick ???

I would like to try it out to see how it drives .

Good luck this weekend .
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 05:14 AM
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i just got the same clutch, its def stiffer....not bad though, there is def some noise/shutter at idle, but it holds like a ****....... shifting is different, i think you just have to get used to it. i can still shift pretty quick
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 07:09 AM
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Just slip the clutch quickly and then when your about 3/4's of the way out.......drop it........I pull consistant 1.6 60' with minimal clutch burn.......
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Just slip the clutch quickly and then when your about 3/4's of the way out.......drop it........I pull consistant 1.6 60' with minimal clutch burn.......
How many miles/run do you have on that clutch?

btw was the 12.0 run with the 350 hp or the 367 hp ?
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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I've got 30,000 miles on that clutch with about 11 drag runs. The 12.0 run was with 367, but I had a boost leak, and I was breaking up in 4th gear due to bad plugs. I'm hoping to get back to the track within a few weeks!
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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hey matt come out to kinston this sunday..give me some pointers the new clutch is stiff but i am getting use to it..now it feels stock to me..guess my calfs are getting a great work out
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by smoothmarine187
Just slip the clutch quickly and then when your about 3/4's of the way out.......drop it........I pull consistant 1.6 60' with minimal clutch burn.......

This is the proper way to do it. If you smell clutch, you are slipping it too long. If the car falls on it's face, you need to release quicker and/or rev a little higher.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 04:47 AM
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how did you do ?
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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Its a good clutch that should last a while. Pulled a 1.63 last night on it.

SS braided line and restrictor removal recommended.
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