[s-cars] RE: clutches

[Bob DG]

I have found that modulating between depressing the clutch and throttle for 
about 5 seconds to spool up the turbo before the launch leads to some wicked 
launches (with some nice 4 wheel tire spin). Tough to perfect, but once you 
do, there aren't many cars that launch off the line like that. STI was the 
last victim.

FYI this is how I ate up my stock clutch with only 50k miles on it.

BOB


>From: "Lewis, Gary M" <gary.m.lewis2 at boeing.com>
>To: "Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)" <WQQ2PXK at ups.com>,<s-car-list at audifans.com>
>Subject: RE: [s-cars] RE: clutches
>Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 09:41:49 -0800
>
>I went with Spec II, and it is slightly grabby in 1st as Paul describes.  
>And pedal heavy.
>
>But I can rev the car to 6,000, dump the clutch, and no slipping at all.  
>Car lurches forward, turbo hesistation apparent.  Any suggestions on how to 
>execute perfect launchs?  Let clutch out slower as I floor it?  (Learn how 
>to drive??)
>
>It is what I wanted in terms of performance, but the pedal is a bit heavier 
>than I like (maybe I'm becoming a sissy...).
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK) [mailto:WQQ2PXK at ups.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 9:24 AM
> > To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> > Subject: [s-cars] RE: clutches
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Tim crazily ventured:
> >
> > Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 15:53:39 -0500
> > From: "Tim Leonard" <nard1 at voyager.net>
> > Subject: Re: [s-cars] Okay,	so my transmission is out. How do I know
> >
> >
> > Spec makes a clutch disc that has springs rather than the
> > stock solid hub. This would be the choice to use for a single
> > mass flywheel to help diminish chatter and engine harmonics.
> > I've tried to cover all the bases on a dual to single mass
> > flywheel conversion. Does anyone have anything to add that I
> > haven't thought of? Spec probably makes a clutch replacement
> > kit as does Sachs which will include the throwout bearing,
> > clutch disc, pressure plate, and pinion bearing. Perhaps an
> > alignment tool as well. Sachs does include the tool. Best,
> > Tim Leonard ESCARGO Michigan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Some clutch thoughts:
> >
> > In the FWIW category...  I went with a SPEC unit when I just
> > did my 6 spd, etc.  I've got a Stage II / III hybrid (did
> > come with tool), and it still chatters a bit off the line in
> > 1st / reverse, now well over 1,000 miles on it, which is sort
> > of annoying.  If I were to do it over again, I'd be looking
> > into the Sachs route.  It grabs phenomenally, but maybe a bit
> > too much for my power application.
> >
> > In the Iwannabitch category...  SPEC sent (and my mech. then
> > installed) the WRONG f'n disc.  Had to yank it all and return
> > it, and they shipped up the correct one.  Did they cover the
> > labor for removal / reinstall due to THEIR FFFFFFFFFF up???
> > Nope.  I'm not done with this one yet, believe me you. That's
> > inexcusable IMO, real cruddy customer service.
> >
> > YMMV, buyer beware, good luck.
> >
> > -Paul Specbasher
> > CT
> >
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