For the love of god just call the man tomorrow. You even have his cell number now!

 

Jeez, why are you still up my ***? It appears you have much more of a stake in this than you originally led me to believe. I am going to call tomorrow only because he keeps bothering me about it. I have no desire to call him, I have no desire to talk on the phone, I have NO questions to ask, I have no expectations of him doing anything other than telling me that I'm in the wrong and at fault (see last post), I asked for a written explanation of whatever it is he wants to say so that I can have it for reference and so that I can understand it better (talking on the phone, I will retain nothing, nor will I have any record of what is said), etc. etc. etc.

I never had a question in all of this, and I still don't. I have no idea what he wants to tell me, but from the tone of the last post, it appears that he really believes that all Evo owners are supposed to immediately adjust their clutch rod all the way out to the end right after it is installed, then drive it all over the place for the rest of its life with my clutch pedal engaging at the very top, which is incredibly annoying, not to mention it makes racing significantly more difficult. I certainly didn't "refuse" to adjust the pedal; I didn't see any reason TO adjust it when it drives absolutely PERFECTLY during daily driving AND during high-speed, high-rpm shifting. There were only 4 threads showing to begin with, and the pedal engagement was right in the middle, right where it should be. Now, with the "fix," it's way too high and is just going to stop working down the road anyway like the most recent person who responded to this thread. It's as if these guys' comments are being ignored or something...

 

^^^Yeah Warrtalon,

I think you've made your case. Now you're just starting to act like an ____ (fill in the blank). Actman has given you his number (at least twice from what I saw)....call and at least discuss it. This is more than I've seen most reps, vendors, companies do is actually given their number out to you (and his personal to top it off). Give him a chance and talk....quit ignoring him, hell you even said you would a few posts back. Hell it's the least you could do instead of ranting on more about this - we have 18 pages of the exact same crap. I just keep reading like I have deja vu.
I'm not sure about anyone else, but you'd loose my respect if you continue on this and don't give the manufacture a damn chance (of course, I'm sure you'd care less anyway -- just my .02)

 

I don't have any stake in this at all. I found this thread by myself.

I just think it's weird that Dirk is giving you an open invitation to call him and discuss this issue with you and you aren't taking him up on it, but still posting.

Are you scared he is going to bite your head off? I don't think he will. Just discuss this problem with him on the phone and see what becomes of it.

That's all I am saying man. Honestly, I'm not really on anyones side. I just think its recockulious that the CEO of the company that makes the product you are having a problem with is giving you his cell number to discuss this problem with, and you haven't called him.

That is all. I hope everything works out.

 

Ok, guys, I don't know if you just aren't reading or if this is too complicated or what.

1) I just got the number today. I said I'd call tomorrow. Good Lord.

2) I didn't ask for, nor do I want his number. Why is this so important to everyone? I don't even have any questions (I said this already, didn't I?), so what again are we going to talk about?

3) If I'm ranting, I apologize. I tend to do that when patronized in such a manner as on the last page and when random yahoos are attacking me for no reason and without reading any of my explanations.

4) I know who Dirk is, and I know it's a big deal that he gave me his number, but I still don't know why he gave it to me.

 

How long did your ACT work well for you? I have no problems with mine at all at the moment, Im hoping it stays this way. I did not adjust my pedal all the way up, in fact my engaugment is pretty low right now. I have 2 trips to the track with it, about 12 passes down the 1/4 with a few 1.67 60-fts, chirping into 2nd gear shifting it at 7500 rpms in all gears. My 1-2 is a little notchy, but it has been since I had the RRE with the lockout problem, which started right away with that clutch. That clutch died after only 2 trips to the track, this one is apparently working better, Im keeping my fingers crossed though cause this **** gets damn expensive with the labor costs

 

hope you get your clutch fixed...just because we dont "track" our cars like you doesnt mean our clutches arent subjected to the same torque loads

 

1) I've read this whole thread. And as far as I can see you had mentioned and called out ACTman for not responding or commenting on any of this. When he did and offered to talk with you on trying to get this resolved, you simply just threw it back in his face.

2) It's not that you have questions but you want this resolved, again, he offered to talk about trying to resolve it with you. Since you were the one that started this thread he offered that to you. So do something and contact the freakin CEO that wants to try and help. Instead you carry on about it. I know you want to get this resolved, hell read your own posts again.

3) I for one am not patronizing you. But when someone *****es about something and someone comes along to help, and you don't do anything but again just cry more about it instead of trying to resolve it, that's your own fault. By trying to resolve it I mean take all necessary measures to correct the problem. If someone offers to help, take it or sit down and shut it.

Out of all your posts I read this over and over "I've adjusted the pedal, which is only a band-aid fix. It comes back and I want an actual fix. However, what is the CEO of ACT going to tell me, adjust the pedal, well that's just worthless..."

Hell you didn't even give him a chance and that's what has got me. You continue to rant on this. Now if you actually did call him and he did say all what you think he may say...then I would have never started up on this, nor I'm sure any of the others. You just kept going on about how your clutch hurts and how everyone is going to keep telling you to adjust the pedal which doesn't work and why ppl are on your back about this. Reread your own posts and remember what you've said.

4.) I believe he's given you his number so you can discuss this and possibly find a solution. Come on...you're not that dense.

Lastly, I also remember you originally trashing others that had this problem and you told them it was installed wrong, etc. Then your clutch actually does it. Irony is a cruel temptress.

Look Warrtalon, I'm not trying to start a fight with you or anything...I'd like to see you get this resolved, plus you might be able to help all the other that are having the same problem. Hell I was going to by an ACT because it worked so well with my GSX.

Bottom line -- use all of the resources at your disposal and find out and prove if this is something that can be actually fixed or ACT is the true problem. Just stop beating a dead horse.

 

First of all I am totally going to be on Warrtalon side on this that the clutch adjustment is a total B.S. fix. I don't buy it. I personally hate the fact the clutch engagement is so da.mn high. Why would I spend money on a clutch when it doesn't do the most basic thing. Just to also compare I have a supra and have a single disc in it and the car shifts like a charm above redline even with the engagement closer to the floor.

What is Warrtalon suppose to do when he calls ACTman? I would call him to if I would get a brand new clutch for free with the high rpm lockout fix. Warrtalon is being helpful here by asking the hard questions but others over here are having problems which I don't understand why. ACT should investigate and offer some kind of real solution or a replacement.

The more I've talked to other people who I know with the ACT disc they've all said the same thing, that this clutch is the reason and not everyone posts here. They've telling me just try not to shift higher than 7000 rpms. To me that is not the answer. I would've never bought this clutch if I knew of this issue.

Look at this post it has 18 pages in 2 weeks so there are a lot people who are having the lockout issue with this clutch so he is not the only one.

Everyone is allowed their opinion so now quit harrassing Warrtalon and let the ACTman find the correct solution. ACT will not be selling these clutches anymore for sure so they know they need an answer very soon.

 

i agree that adjusting the pedal isnt going to solve the problem...it will only help in the meantime. IMO the best way is for ACT to invest some time, money and get a hold of someones Evo and solve the problem. Its great ACT is offering to talk about the problem on the phone but if you dont have a permanent fix to the lock out problems then its a waste of time for both parties. You can chat all day... mingle, get to know each one another but in the end ywhen you hang up your still not satisfied because the problem still exist. This is the way how I see it and I know some of you dont agree

 

It lasted 2 trips to the track and a few months of daily driving, then on the 3rd trip, I was no longer able to race anymore due to the never-before-experienced lockout problem. I would expect yours to do the same very soon...

 

In NOWHERE in this thread did it say anything REMOTELY close to the ACT not handling a torque load.

This is all about shift quality, nothing more, nothing less. We all agree the driveability is nice and it holds the power without slipping....the shift quality just sucks.


I would like to know what he says to you warr, im interested. I absoloutly cannot stand to launch/shift the car when the clutch engages so high....

 

Exactly how i was thinking. I bet you he still hasn't called Dirk yet, but Warrtalon will come on here and cry some more on the issue.

 

What is Dirk going to do. It will be a waste of both parties. Is he going to give him a new clutch with all the problems fixed!! Heck then I'll be calling asap to.
Dirk can and should respond on the forum with all his findings.
This is not an isolated issue.

 

Everyone just cool it. I'll be talking to Dirk at noon EST as long as he's available then. If not, we'll talk whenever he's available this afternoon. He already plans on having that website up with a lot of explanations or something, so everyone can wait until that is up before passing any judgement. We'll also see what it is Dirk wants to tell me, and then I'll report back.