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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 06:04 AM
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clutch finally took a doo doo

Last night coming home from the drag strip.

I pretty much expected it to happen pretty soon since i have almost 11k miles and ive been to the strip a good bit. Probably 20 or so full out 1.7 and faster 60 foot launches. It didnt completely take a dump, but when i boost in a high gear it starts to slip around 4k. It willhopefully not slip as much when i turnt he boost down since i am boosting with race gas right now and its set at 24 psi.

I guess ill save up for a couple weeks and get a new clutch. My friend at the dealers hip told me that he will install a stock clutch for me so i can retain my warranty for ~$600 that includes the price of the new clutch and the price of the labor to install.

Should i stay with a stock clutch or should I get an aftermarket? I REALLY dont want to pay for a transfer case.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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if you're going to insist on frequently drag launching the car you need to make a decision:

1) upgrade the stock clutch and punish other (more expensive) drivetrain components (judging by your statement about not wanting to buy a t/c I wouldn't recommend this)

2) install a new stock clutch and eventually smoke it doing drag launches

3) re-evaluate whether or not the 1.7s 60' sprints are really worth the cost of a clutch every 11k miles.

YMMV,
Greg

Last edited by Greg K; Sep 9, 2004 at 06:13 AM.
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