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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Prepping Evo IX For Launching

I launch my evo a good amount, so I want to do what I can try lower my chances of breaking something. What are the best modifications I can make to get my evo prepared for hard launches.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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buschur moustache bar less harm on rear diff, and ss clutch line for more of a predictable clutch feel for launching.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Shep T case & Transmission Build and twin disk clutch. That should hold up for all the launches you can throw at it. Change your t case, rear diff & trans fluid every 10k miles or 6 months.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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The only real way to avoid breakage is to make it as light as possible and use a good twin disc clutch that will absorb the beating while you slip it...
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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built shep trans and shep t-case with a good clutch, preferably a twin disc, and slipping it. dumping it will only risk breaking stuff
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Aight, I've already pretty much been sold on the Shep Transfer Case so that'll be soon. As for the clutch though, I just installed an ACT street disc and am not really looking forward to doing another clutch on teh evo anytime soon lol.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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just say a prayer before launching it lol....but if you want it to last a good clutch and fluid change will def help
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