Did you remove it or not and why?? simple poll!!!

 

Yes because I got a remote start system on my car and if I didn't take it off my car wouldn't start when I pressed the button. We are talking about the thing that requires you to press the clutch in to start the car right?

 

No...that's to bypass the clutch. The Restrictor is the spring and little plastic thing that the clutch uses to effectivly keep us from shocking the tranny by dropping the clutch.

 

Oh, my bad. Could a mod please take my vote off. Sorry

 

i hope your not voting for a president this year

 

If you're going to remove it, you have to promise yourself not to do any clutch drops. Otherwise, you're going to break your tranny and transfer case. Clutch drops aren't the optimal way to launch an AWD car anyway.

Here are the pros and cons of removing the cluch restrictor:

Pros:
- faster clutch engagement and disengagement
- allows for quicker shifts
- less shifting notchiness
- will make your stock clutch last longer from launches

Cons:
- will increase chances of driveline breakage for novice drivers
- possibly voids your warranty

 

will it break if you accidently drop the clutch once or twice?

 

If you had to ask that question, you're not ready. You should really try to understand the nature of our AWD systems before you do this mod. Understand how to properly launch w/o breaking parts. Understand what it's capable of. Understand why dropping the clutch on our cars is never good idea.

To answer your question, yes, one clutch drop can break parts if there's wheel hop. If there's any wheel hop, let off the gas. Wheel hop is what breaks our front diffs. Wheel hop sends shock loads through the front axles and into the spider gears of your front diff when your wheel slips, grips, and slips.

 

Marksae what is the proper way to launch the EVO

 

The way I normally launch my AWD cars have been to rev to around 5-5.5k rpm, let the clutch out about half way, ride it until the car feels like it's moving pretty good, then let it all the way out. That's about the best way I can describe it. You need to practice to get it right. Going to the drag strip and getting 60ft times helps a lot.

Note, my technique is somewhat conservative and tends to wear the clutch more while saving the driveline.

 

I get 1.70 - 1.73 sixty foots launching at 4500 RPMs with a very fast slip. You really don't need to launch higher than that. It's a waste of clutch and car.

 

EVOTEXAS, do you have your clutch restrictor out? I'll try 4500 rpm then. I'm going to hit the drag strip for the first time in my EVO tomorrow.

Prior to this, I was always used to launching my GSX w/ a big laggy FP green turbo.

 

Yes it's out.

 

I have mine out too. I just want my clutch to live longer.

 

Don't forget better clutch "feel". You can "feel" the engagement.

However, if you can't drive well, don't do it because you probably will brake something.