[s-cars] RE: clutch Q

[Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)]

Abhijit wunder'd:

<<<From: "Abhijit Kondajji" <abhijitkondajji at gmail.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 2:31 PM
Subject: [s-cars] Clutch question.


>I know I've beaten this to death as well as the list containing enough
> answers for me not to do this but I'm just finicky with things like
> this. It's time to do that upgrade and I have been looking at JB
> Racings LWFW and kevlar clutch combo. The Stage II seems to be good
> enough for my power output. If not these guys, I'd like some opinions
> on who else to go with.
>
> ECS? NEA?
>
> When the tranny is out, what else can I do in terms of preventative
> maintenance? I already have a rear main leak so that needs replaced.
> Also going to lube up the drive axle joints, check wheel bearings,
> control arm bushings, replace brake lines to SS lines and whatever
> else comes up. The car is going to be out for the rest of April and
> May, possibly.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Regards,
> Abhijit - in a confused state of mind.>>>




Yes, "while you are in there" you should assuredly install a 6 speed.
Short of that, well, certainly weight the shifter, and / or do an SSK.
Also do tranny mounts while they're out, helps iron out some drivetrain
lash.  Slave cylinder is cheap and easy while out too.  Repack
driveshaft CV too.

HTH, good luck.  I'll let others chime in on clutches, as my SPEC is
wonderful but I'd neeeeeeever recommend one from a customer service
perspective.  LWFW is funfunfun, albeit clackety.  Spool up is worth it.

-Paul