11-19-2013
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Transmission destroyer
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Location: Cambridge
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Re: Clutch explosion
What makes you think you need to replace your trans and not just the clutch disk?
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Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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11-19-2013
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#22
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: St Paul
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Re: Clutch explosion
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Originally Posted by goodhart
What makes you think you need to replace your trans and not just the clutch disk?
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If the input shaft or bearings are worn, the vibration has been known to obliterate disks. Also, I am unsure if all my gear ratios are correctly matched between components. At this point, trans is halfway out. I spoke with Clutchnet and they quoted me $510 shipped, for a 2600# or any weight higher (so I'm thinking 2900#) and the 6 puck sprung clutch disk. Yes expensive, but I love a nice clutch.
On a side note I drew up how one simple servo motor and V3 Link could transform a 5 speed into a F1 style transmission and I figured out how to program it too but I'll get to that later when I have it all typed out and drawn.
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11-19-2013
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#23
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It was a auto get over it
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: rochester mn
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Re: Clutch explosion
what pressure plate do you have in there now or is that xtd too?
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11-19-2013
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#24
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
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Re: Clutch explosion
FWIW I ran an ACT 2900 pressure plate with a clutchnet 6 puck sprung disc. That combo worked great for me, bought the whole setup from MAP
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11-20-2013
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#25
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Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
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Re: Clutch explosion
You're putting way too much thought into this. Did it drive funky before it let loose? I would just replace the clutch, put it back together and drive it. Maybe give everything else a quick look, but what makes you think you have these weird issues?
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Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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11-20-2013
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#26
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: St Paul
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Re: Clutch explosion
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Originally Posted by twack
what pressure plate do you have in there now or is that xtd too?
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I am running an XTD white stage 4 pressure plate.
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Originally Posted by Halon
FWIW I ran an ACT 2900 pressure plate with a clutchnet 6 puck sprung disc. That combo worked great for me, bought the whole setup from MAP
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Interesting, good to know, I didn't realize MAP sold clutchnet, thanks.
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Originally Posted by goodhart
You're putting way too much thought into this. Did it drive funky before it let loose? I would just replace the clutch, put it back together and drive it. Maybe give everything else a quick look, but what makes you think you have these weird issues?
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It didn't drive particularly weird no, but I'm not experienced enough to be sure that things like bearing wear etc. I do plan on just a new disk and reassembly and at this point debating the clutch plate until I need more HP capacity. Right now I'm about max HP on the stock trans but I also don't plan on adding any more power than I have until other priorities are taken care of.
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11-20-2013
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#27
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Pewp Champion
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Re: Clutch explosion
It wasn't something they sold on their site or anything. I called them and told them exactly what I wanted (ACT2900 w/ Clutchnet). They just sourced the parts and got them to me. If you want a similar combo you might not find it on their site, just give them a call.
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11-20-2013
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#28
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: St Paul
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Re: Clutch explosion
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Originally Posted by Halon
It wasn't something they sold on their site or anything. I called them and told them exactly what I wanted (ACT2900 w/ Clutchnet). They just sourced the parts and got them to me. If you want a similar combo you might not find it on their site, just give them a call.
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Okay sounds good I wondered. I'll definitely call them tomorrow morning! Unfortunately the ACT plates are sold out but maybe I can convince them to separate a kit and sell one. Or I'll see if I can buy a competition clutch stage 5 plate.
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11-21-2013
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#29
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: St Paul
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Re: Clutch explosion
So I am waiting on a call back from MAP. They said they haven't carried any clutchnet nor have they ever been able to get it. I think this is the poor knowledge I get when I don't speak with the senior sales guys there. (There is more to that statement... ) I digress, I did find out they can get the CC Pressure plates separate from the kits, however they are $280 and not worth it on their own compared to the kit pricing. Also, they apparently are all the same number so therefore all the same # of pressure. Interesting. So they factor the disk material to be their determining factor in the kit's capacity. This gives me confidence in my XTD stage 4 2300# pressure plate if CC uses anything similar. Updates to come. Trans seems 98% fine.
Update: I just ordered the clutchnet 6 puck sprung. Woohoo can't wait for a decent disk!
Update: MAP called. Spoke with Oleg as well. Situation handled, parts coming and hopefully sooner than later.
Last edited by dogwhistle; 11-21-2013 at 03:34 PM..
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12-02-2013
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#30
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: St Paul
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Re: Clutch explosion
New goodies finally came. Time to get going!
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12-02-2013
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#31
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Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
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Re: Clutch explosion
Clutchnet disk and Comp PP?
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Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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12-02-2013
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#32
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: St Paul
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Re: Clutch explosion
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Originally Posted by goodhart
Clutchnet disk and Comp PP?
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Yep! The pressure plate runs 2700# and the disk, well, you guys know the disk. I look forward to seeing how well it works and I'm sure it's miles ahead of my old setup. I'm saving the XTD plate for another idea later on...
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12-02-2013
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#33
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: Clutch explosion
Never heard of anyone running that combo, but good luck with it!
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