Carbonetics Pro Blade for evo VIII
Mar 28, 2012, 09:34 PM
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I can chime in as well, I drove Deeman's car while had about 3-4k on the clutch, and I've been using an Exedy Stage 1 for the last 40k miles. The Carbonetic (and quite possibly the shep trans and front engine mount bushing combo) made for one of the most beautiful shifting car's I've driven, S2k included.
Much smoother on slow takeoff and slipping 1st than with my only slightly upgraded over stock Exedy.
I will be looking to pick one of these up.
Much smoother on slow takeoff and slipping 1st than with my only slightly upgraded over stock Exedy.
I will be looking to pick one of these up.
Mar 29, 2012, 09:45 PM
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I can chime in as well, I drove Deeman's car while had about 3-4k on the clutch, and I've been using an Exedy Stage 1 for the last 40k miles. The Carbonetic (and quite possibly the shep trans and front engine mount bushing combo) made for one of the most beautiful shifting car's I've driven, S2k included.
Much smoother on slow takeoff and slipping 1st than with my only slightly upgraded over stock Exedy.
I will be looking to pick one of these up.
Much smoother on slow takeoff and slipping 1st than with my only slightly upgraded over stock Exedy.
I will be looking to pick one of these up.
. Btw that lack of bucking on take off and low speed, driveability, etc. is more because of the rear diff bushings.
Apr 14, 2012, 02:23 PM
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Bad news. I was testing the launch on a quiet road. Last night I was at a drag strap and did one run rolling out, and another run launching but bogging hard. This time I tried to slip the clutch to keep it from bogging and the clutch slipped too much, so I dumped it but it still slipped to redline. I probably should've done the warm up procedure. Anyways I got off the gas and put it in neutral, but then I couldn't get it into any gear (1st,2nd,3rd,etc.). I shut off the car and I could row through the gears no problem, but I start my car and I can't get it into any gear. The car tries to creep forward. I'm pretty sure my clutch is not disengaging when I press on the pedal.
Like Curt says I don't think this clutch should be used for drag racing.
EDIT: I had my friend push in the clutch as I watched the slave/contraption in the engine bay. It moves fine. My slave didn't fail or anything like that.
EDIT2: From carbonetics operating manual:
So I didn't warm it up and I slipped for more than 0.5s. Expensive lesson to learn. This is definitely no organic clutch.
Like Curt says I don't think this clutch should be used for drag racing.
EDIT: I had my friend push in the clutch as I watched the slave/contraption in the engine bay. It moves fine. My slave didn't fail or anything like that.
EDIT2: From carbonetics operating manual:
Drag racing is very tough to the clutch. In order to minimize the impact, please perform a warm up for the discs. Maintain
half clutch 3 seconds at around 2,000 rpm, and rest 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat the process 5 to 10 times. Do not engage half
clutch for more than 0.5 seconds and do not use higher rpm . It will produce too much heat and damage the clutch.
half clutch 3 seconds at around 2,000 rpm, and rest 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat the process 5 to 10 times. Do not engage half
clutch for more than 0.5 seconds and do not use higher rpm . It will produce too much heat and damage the clutch.
Last edited by deeman101; Apr 14, 2012 at 04:40 PM.
Apr 14, 2012, 06:27 PM
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Bad news. I was testing the launch on a quiet road. Last night Iwas at a drag strap and did one run rolling out, and another run launching but bogging hard. This time I tried to slip the clutch to keep it from bogging and the clutch slipped too much, so I dumped it but it still slipped to redline. I probably should've done the warm up procedure. Anyways I got off the gas and put it in neutral, but then I couldn't get it into any gear (1st,2nd,3rd,etc.). I shut off the car and I could row through the gears no problem, but I start my car and I can't get it into any gear. The car tries to creep forward. I'm pretty sure my clutch is not disengaging when I press on the pedal.
Like Curt says I don't think this clutch should be used for drag racing.
EDIT: I had my friend push in the clutch as I watched the slave/contraption in the engine bay. It moves fine. My slave didn't fail or anything like that.
EDIT2: From carbonetics operating manual:
So I didn't warm it up and I slipped for more than 0.5s. Expensive lesson to learn. This is definitely no organic clutch.
Like Curt says I don't think this clutch should be used for drag racing.
EDIT: I had my friend push in the clutch as I watched the slave/contraption in the engine bay. It moves fine. My slave didn't fail or anything like that.
EDIT2: From carbonetics operating manual:
So I didn't warm it up and I slipped for more than 0.5s. Expensive lesson to learn. This is definitely no organic clutch.
Apr 14, 2012, 08:36 PM
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*Superb heat resistance to withstand extreme racing requirements
ACROSS successfully raised the C/C melting point by over 1,000 degrees centigrade
Prevents fusion with surrounding metal parts
No distortion of the carbon disk
ACROSS successfully raised the C/C melting point by over 1,000 degrees centigrade
Prevents fusion with surrounding metal parts
No distortion of the carbon disk
Apr 26, 2012, 07:06 PM
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Dude u saved me lots of $$$$. I just finished my break in and was about to Start launching at any time now... I already had my clutch masters weld itself together so I know that's what happened to yours. Can't have that again .
Apr 30, 2012, 03:05 PM
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This is my flywheel:
Has seen better days! Remember this is after 10k miles (admittedly half of it was inner-city stop/go), and 2 launches (one was basically a full bog). And I'm not really that much of a noob at launching. I've successfully launched 40+ times on my stock clutch and ACT HDSS and cut 1.8x 60' (340 treadwear tires) usually.
The clutch disc itself doesn't look terrible. Although it was pretty difficult to detach from the flywheel. Its down to 7.00mm instead of the 7.90mm a brand new clutch disc measures. The pressure plate is in similar shape to the flywheel.
On better news once some OEM parts come in on wednesday my competition clutch HD will be ready to put in! That pressure plate and disc weighs something like 12 to 15lbs according to my friend's terrible scale. And I'll be using a stock flywheel.
Has seen better days! Remember this is after 10k miles (admittedly half of it was inner-city stop/go), and 2 launches (one was basically a full bog). And I'm not really that much of a noob at launching. I've successfully launched 40+ times on my stock clutch and ACT HDSS and cut 1.8x 60' (340 treadwear tires) usually.
The clutch disc itself doesn't look terrible. Although it was pretty difficult to detach from the flywheel. Its down to 7.00mm instead of the 7.90mm a brand new clutch disc measures. The pressure plate is in similar shape to the flywheel.
On better news once some OEM parts come in on wednesday my competition clutch HD will be ready to put in! That pressure plate and disc weighs something like 12 to 15lbs according to my friend's terrible scale. And I'll be using a stock flywheel.
Last edited by deeman101; Apr 30, 2012 at 05:14 PM.