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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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R.i.p 4/16/09

My clutch is just about gone. I cant believe just one track session on the road course would do this I mean I dont even launch my car.. To top it off, my car only has 2700 miles..

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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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You already cooked the clutch?!

I bet it was a great 2700 miles though!
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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2700, wow! Impressive. Have you decided what you're going to replace the stocker with?
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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I was on the freeway, going about 70mph. I then proceeded to do a lane change. While in 5th I gas it, and the RPMs just revvs up..

Now as far as finding a replacement clutch, I am completely lost. One thing is foresure though. I dont want another OEM clutch. But one that is more durable for the track, And still street friendly with the wife and baby in the back. So what do you guys reccommend? Thanks..

wm
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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ACT makes some good ones for a wide variety of prices. AMS has a bunch of them on their site...
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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Do your research, i remember reading that different types of clutches will destroy the master cylinder because of the pressure. I cant remember off the top of my head cause its late at night.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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Ouch. Sorry to hear that your clutch is gone so soon. I have 3k miles and 2 track sessions in my X and the clutch is still good.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 03:56 AM
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mine went out a few days ago
i ordered the exedy twin disc

it will be here today and in the car in the morning ill let you know how it is on the street
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Western_man
I was on the freeway, going about 70mph. I then proceeded to do a lane change. While in 5th I gas it, and the RPMs just revvs up..

Now as far as finding a replacement clutch, I am completely lost. One thing is foresure though. I dont want another OEM clutch. But one that is more durable for the track, And still street friendly with the wife and baby in the back. So what do you guys reccommend? Thanks..

wm
Are you sure it's not a leaking rear main seal....we had reports of that before.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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wow...2700 miles that is impressive for sure.... are you sure it isnt something else? 2700 miles seems like it is a mistake
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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Do your research, i remember reading that different types of clutches will destroy the master cylinder because of the pressure. I cant remember off the top of my head cause its late at night.
XD has caused problems with the slave cylinder and HD seems to be working ok.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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that is kind of crappy
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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Go for carbonetics twin from AMS.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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Stop riding it so much. )
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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:shakes head: And people dis the TC-SST?

Despite the mods, I'd go down to your local dealer and talk to them about it. Unless it was abused or defective, the stock clutch should be easily able to handle that level of power.
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