[s-cars] RE: clutches

[Lewis, Gary M]

You're really sick.  I like it.  Thanks Bob.

Gary "I wonder how long the Spec II will last" Lewis

1995.5 S6 Avant, Green/Ecru, RS2 MAF, RS2 Exhaust Manifold, RS2 Injectors, Custom Turbo (K26 Turbine, Factory K26 Cold side (Audi Works '999' P/N) with 50mm intake and custom Innovative Turbo compressor wheel), Bilsteins, Eibachs, Big Reds.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob DG [mailto:bobs6 at msn.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 10:45 AM
> To: Lewis, Gary M; WQQ2PXK at ups.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] RE: clutches
> 
> 
> 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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