Why not use ACT?
08-04-2003, 12:59 PM
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Why not use ACT?
I hear a lot of people talking about ACT and not to use their clutch systems. Why's that? I just had mine installed and it seems to be working ok. I just have to see if the chatter really goes away after the 500 mile brake-in (per ACT tech. i called them to make sure that my mechanic didnt mess anything up. :-) )
Voland
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Voland
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08-04-2003, 01:21 PM
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Re: Why not use ACT?
Originally posted by Voland78
I hear a lot of people talking about ACT and not to use their clutch systems. Why's that? I just had mine installed and it seems to be working ok. I just have to see if the chatter really goes away after the 500 mile brake-in (per ACT tech. i called them to make sure that my mechanic didnt mess anything up. :-) )
Voland
98 GXE 5-sp
I hear a lot of people talking about ACT and not to use their clutch systems. Why's that? I just had mine installed and it seems to be working ok. I just have to see if the chatter really goes away after the 500 mile brake-in (per ACT tech. i called them to make sure that my mechanic didnt mess anything up. :-) )
Voland
98 GXE 5-sp
They think its fun, do it all the time, then blow their trannys.
Drive with it reasonably, and you'll be fine.
08-04-2003, 05:29 PM
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Re: Re: Why not use ACT?
Originally posted by ejj
'Cause the ACT permits you to transfer more power through the transmission quickly. This allows people to chirp 2nd, 3rd and maybe 4th gears.
They think its fun, do it all the time, then blow their trannys.
Drive with it reasonably, and you'll be fine.
'Cause the ACT permits you to transfer more power through the transmission quickly. This allows people to chirp 2nd, 3rd and maybe 4th gears.
They think its fun, do it all the time, then blow their trannys.
Drive with it reasonably, and you'll be fine.
08-05-2003, 05:31 AM
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Originally posted by sryth
It's not a question of the clutch handling the power. It's a matter of engagement. An ACT will engage a lot quicker than stock.
Less slip, more grip!
It's not a question of the clutch handling the power. It's a matter of engagement. An ACT will engage a lot quicker than stock.
Less slip, more grip!
08-05-2003, 05:41 AM
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Originally posted by ejj
Quick engagement is what will cause problems.
Quick engagement is what will cause problems.
There is no doubt that quick engangements ultimately cause more stress on a drivetrain, but that's a tradeoff some will make. Taking your car to the track usually results in extra stress on the drivetrain as well, but people still do it.
08-05-2003, 05:47 AM
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Originally posted by sryth
An ACT clutch, if properly used, can produce quicker engagements (compared to stock) with little extra stress.
An ACT clutch, if properly used, can produce quicker engagements (compared to stock) with little extra stress.
There is no doubt that quick engangements ultimately cause more stress on a drivetrain, but that's a tradeoff some will make. Taking your car to the track usually results in extra stress on the drivetrain as well, but people still do it.
All that being said, I've got an ACT and am taking it to the track tomorrow. The key is just being careful!
08-05-2003, 07:29 AM
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Originally posted by sryth
I beat on my ACT too...it beat on my bearings. **** rolls downhill, and the bearings are at the bottom (it would seem)
I beat on my ACT too...it beat on my bearings. **** rolls downhill, and the bearings are at the bottom (it would seem)
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