Huge Problem with recently installed ACT Clutch
04-17-2002, 05:15 PM
#1
Huge Problem with recently installed ACT Clutch
I can't start off in 1st gear or i will stall 
even starting off in 2nd i am stalling sometimes
at 30 mph if i shift early to 3rd the car is still jerking
someone help me please...
even starting off in 2nd i am stalling sometimes
at 30 mph if i shift early to 3rd the car is still jerking
someone help me please...
04-17-2002, 05:43 PM
#4
I am sorry..i can't answer you right now.. my brain is going into fail safe mode 
Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
haha, the NE crew always knew you couldn't drive i say you try and race pete. learn to drive
haha, the NE crew always knew you couldn't drive i say you try and race pete. learn to drive
04-17-2002, 05:54 PM
#5
Re: Huge Problem with recently installed ACT Clutch
Originally posted by SprintMax
I can't start off in 1st gear or i will stall
even starting off in 2nd i am stalling sometimes
at 30 mph if i shift early to 3rd the car is still jerking
someone help me please...
I can't start off in 1st gear or i will stall
even starting off in 2nd i am stalling sometimes
at 30 mph if i shift early to 3rd the car is still jerking
someone help me please...
04-17-2002, 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by Dave B
Ummm...how do you adjust a self-adjusting hydraulic clutch?
Dave
Ummm...how do you adjust a self-adjusting hydraulic clutch?
Dave
You explain to us how to make a self adjusting hydraulic clutch and I will post a picture of how the rest of the world adjusts it.
04-17-2002, 07:55 PM
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Originally posted by Dave B
Ummm...how do you adjust a self-adjusting hydraulic clutch?
Dave
Ummm...how do you adjust a self-adjusting hydraulic clutch?
Dave
I explain how to do this in my post in the 4th gen forum's FAQ. BTW, I had to adjust my ACT clutch when I first got it.
04-17-2002, 08:02 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ericdwong
Ummmm....by turning the threaded rod above the clutch pedal after undoing the lock nut.
I explain how to do this in my post in the 4th gen forum's FAQ. BTW, I had to adjust my ACT clutch when I first got it. [/QUOTE
Exactly Eric,
It is the same in 02. We come here for information!
Ummmm....by turning the threaded rod above the clutch pedal after undoing the lock nut.
I explain how to do this in my post in the 4th gen forum's FAQ. BTW, I had to adjust my ACT clutch when I first got it. [/QUOTE
Exactly Eric,
It is the same in 02. We come here for information!
04-17-2002, 08:39 PM
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Weird. I never had a problem with my ACT clutch. Didn't have to adjust it or anything. After about 1,000 miles engaging it smoothed out really nicely. It still chirps 3rd on the street, and I've chirped 4th at the dragway quite a few times. What did you do Sprint?? lol
04-17-2002, 08:45 PM
#14
Re: Huge Problem with recently installed ACT Clutch
Originally posted by SprintMax
I can't start off in 1st gear or i will stall
even starting off in 2nd i am stalling sometimes
at 30 mph if i shift early to 3rd the car is still jerking
someone help me please...
I can't start off in 1st gear or i will stall
even starting off in 2nd i am stalling sometimes
at 30 mph if i shift early to 3rd the car is still jerking
someone help me please...
good to hear. =)
04-17-2002, 09:03 PM
#15
so adjusting the clutch pedal might fix it?
Originally posted by ericdwong
Ummmm....by turning the threaded rod above the clutch pedal after undoing the lock nut.
I explain how to do this in my post in the 4th gen forum's FAQ. BTW, I had to adjust my ACT clutch when I first got it.
Ummmm....by turning the threaded rod above the clutch pedal after undoing the lock nut.
I explain how to do this in my post in the 4th gen forum's FAQ. BTW, I had to adjust my ACT clutch when I first got it.
04-17-2002, 09:26 PM
#16
Re: Huge Problem with recently installed ACT Clutch
Originally posted by SprintMax
I can't start off in 1st gear or i will stall
even starting off in 2nd i am stalling sometimes
at 30 mph if i shift early to 3rd the car is still jerking
someone help me please...
I can't start off in 1st gear or i will stall
even starting off in 2nd i am stalling sometimes
at 30 mph if i shift early to 3rd the car is still jerking
someone help me please...
04-17-2002, 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
so adjusting the clutch pedal might fix it?
so adjusting the clutch pedal might fix it?
04-17-2002, 10:06 PM
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Re: Re: Huge Problem with recently installed ACT Clutch
Originally posted by The New CLIMAX
Sounds like the flux compaciter is off, try adjusting it a bit.
Sounds like the flux compaciter is off, try adjusting it a bit.
04-18-2002, 02:41 AM
#20
Thanks Mike..
oh .. and kev.. love the 18's
oh .. and kev.. love the 18's
Originally posted by BlkStnValyMaxima
yeah, check the haynes manual for the specs on pedal height and stuff and bring out the ruler. where does it engage at?
yeah, check the haynes manual for the specs on pedal height and stuff and bring out the ruler. where does it engage at?
04-18-2002, 05:34 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
incase you guys interpret this thread wrong.. the problem is not with the clutch.. its with the driver
incase you guys interpret this thread wrong.. the problem is not with the clutch.. its with the driver
I imagain, knowing how Sprite with lemon tasts, if I do a search this is actually written someplace here.
04-18-2002, 05:52 AM
#22
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Until I realized who wrote it, I was going to say go back and learn how to drive a stick shift.
I imagain, knowing how Sprite with lemon tasts, if I do a search this is actually written someplace here.
Until I realized who wrote it, I was going to say go back and learn how to drive a stick shift.
I imagain, knowing how Sprite with lemon tasts, if I do a search this is actually written someplace here.
their is a very funny joke in there
but you don't even realize it.. inside joke
04-18-2002, 07:15 AM
#26
when I installed the ACT in my car, it was a B!TCH to drive for the first 1000 miles or so. after about 18000 miles now (damn.. and I installed it in August..) but the clutch almost feels like stock engagement. if I dump it, I'll still spin 2nd and chirp 3rd, but 1st gear engagement is silky smooth.
the first month or so, it was a fun sight to see me at a stop light though.
My old clutch was so far gone that I could just dump the pedal and give it some gas and I'd pull off.. If I did that when the ACT was new, It'd lurch out into the middle of the intersection with the engine about 200rpm.. it NEVER stalled though.. that's the weird part- even if I let it go at idle and didn't hit the gas until I was about 1/2 way out of my seat. grrrr
after I got it broken in, I could still chirp 4th pretty easy because of my broken engine mounts.. it was pretty fun racing riceboys and shifting to 4th at 80 (why push it, they were already way behind me!), I'd still chirp, and they would swear up and down I was on the bottle cause "nothing chirps 4th unless its on the bottle!"
the first month or so, it was a fun sight to see me at a stop light though.
My old clutch was so far gone that I could just dump the pedal and give it some gas and I'd pull off.. If I did that when the ACT was new, It'd lurch out into the middle of the intersection with the engine about 200rpm.. it NEVER stalled though.. that's the weird part- even if I let it go at idle and didn't hit the gas until I was about 1/2 way out of my seat. grrrr
after I got it broken in, I could still chirp 4th pretty easy because of my broken engine mounts.. it was pretty fun racing riceboys and shifting to 4th at 80 (why push it, they were already way behind me!), I'd still chirp, and they would swear up and down I was on the bottle cause "nothing chirps 4th unless its on the bottle!"
04-18-2002, 08:09 AM
#27
I am doing better this morning... i was able to getto the train station with no stalling
its a little better now.. i think since i drove my old clutch till the car couldn't move anymore.. i was so use to that kind of engaugement.. so i am doing better now we shall see..
i have 9 miles on this clutch and already it seems like forever
Kev - a little birdy told me before they were purchased :-D since i was the engineer behind forcing you and that little birdy for a while to get 18's
its a little better now.. i think since i drove my old clutch till the car couldn't move anymore.. i was so use to that kind of engaugement.. so i am doing better now
we shall see..i have 9 miles on this clutch and already it seems like forever
Kev - a little birdy told me before they were purchased :-D since i was the engineer behind forcing you and that little birdy for a while to get 18's
Originally posted by Matt93SE
when I installed the ACT in my car, it was a B!TCH to drive for the first 1000 miles or so. after about 18000 miles now (damn.. and I installed it in August..) but the clutch almost feels like stock engagement. if I dump it, I'll still spin 2nd and chirp 3rd, but 1st gear engagement is silky smooth.
the first month or so, it was a fun sight to see me at a stop light though.
My old clutch was so far gone that I could just dump the pedal and give it some gas and I'd pull off.. If I did that when the ACT was new, It'd lurch out into the middle of the intersection with the engine about 200rpm.. it NEVER stalled though.. that's the weird part- even if I let it go at idle and didn't hit the gas until I was about 1/2 way out of my seat. grrrr
after I got it broken in, I could still chirp 4th pretty easy because of my broken engine mounts.. it was pretty fun racing riceboys and shifting to 4th at 80 (why push it, they were already way behind me!), I'd still chirp, and they would swear up and down I was on the bottle cause "nothing chirps 4th unless its on the bottle!"
:-D
when I installed the ACT in my car, it was a B!TCH to drive for the first 1000 miles or so. after about 18000 miles now (damn.. and I installed it in August..) but the clutch almost feels like stock engagement. if I dump it, I'll still spin 2nd and chirp 3rd, but 1st gear engagement is silky smooth.
the first month or so, it was a fun sight to see me at a stop light though.
My old clutch was so far gone that I could just dump the pedal and give it some gas and I'd pull off.. If I did that when the ACT was new, It'd lurch out into the middle of the intersection with the engine about 200rpm.. it NEVER stalled though.. that's the weird part- even if I let it go at idle and didn't hit the gas until I was about 1/2 way out of my seat. grrrr
after I got it broken in, I could still chirp 4th pretty easy because of my broken engine mounts.. it was pretty fun racing riceboys and shifting to 4th at 80 (why push it, they were already way behind me!), I'd still chirp, and they would swear up and down I was on the bottle cause "nothing chirps 4th unless its on the bottle!"
:-D
04-18-2002, 08:27 AM
#28
Originally posted by SprintMax
I am doing better this morning... i was able to getto the train station with no stalling :
its a little better now.. i think since i drove my old clutch till the car couldn't move anymore.. i was so use to that kind of engaugement.. so i am doing better now we shall see..
i have 9 miles on this clutch and already it seems like forever
Kev - a little birdy told me before they were purchased :-D since i was the engineer behind forcing you and that little birdy for a while to get 18's
I am doing better this morning... i was able to getto the train station with no stalling :
its a little better now.. i think since i drove my old clutch till the car couldn't move anymore.. i was so use to that kind of engaugement.. so i am doing better now
we shall see..i have 9 miles on this clutch and already it seems like forever
Kev - a little birdy told me before they were purchased :-D since i was the engineer behind forcing you and that little birdy for a while to get 18's
Oh keving, that little birdie was NOT me, just to clear that up.
04-18-2002, 08:30 AM
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training for that ACT clutch
Originally posted by Matt93SE
when I installed the ACT in my car, it was a B!TCH to drive for the first 1000 miles or so
when I installed the ACT in my car, it was a B!TCH to drive for the first 1000 miles or so
The JWT just feels like stock ....
04-18-2002, 08:32 AM
#30
Originally posted by matt calder
hehe,only 9 miles, you got a ways to go buddy. I am sure you will get used to it.
hehe,only 9 miles, you got a ways to go buddy. I am sure you will get used to it.
Originally posted by matt calder
Oh keving, that little birdie was NOT me, just to clear that up.
Oh keving, that little birdie was NOT me, just to clear that up.
04-18-2002, 08:56 AM
#32
i don't feel like spraying anyway.. i can pretty much beat all these idiots without spray.. plus i can't go to much.. i don't want to blow anything 
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
9 miles? Better do more driving. 491 more iles until you can spray.
Birdie is excited about getting new wheels. They aren't in yet... Matt knows what they are.
9 miles? Better do more driving. 491 more iles until you can spray.
Birdie is excited about getting new wheels. They aren't in yet... Matt knows what they are.
04-18-2002, 09:32 AM
#33
Originally posted by SprintMax
i don't feel like spraying anyway.. i can pretty much beat all these idiots without spray.. plus i can't go to much.. i don't want to blow anything
i don't feel like spraying anyway.. i can pretty much beat all these idiots without spray.. plus i can't go to much.. i don't want to blow anything
hey, i stalled like a ****in newb the first 3 days. it was like i had to learn how to drive a stick again. now it's fine - right around 500 miles it gets great. =)
04-18-2002, 09:37 AM
#34
dude, u just gotta get used to it...hold that gas down, slowly let go of clutch and just start moving, put gas up more and fully let go of clutch....i hate hearing these stall stories...u guys are so fortunate to have 5 speed and you don't do it correctly....i can't wait till i get my conversion1!!!!
04-18-2002, 10:42 AM
#35
Originally posted by meccanoble
dude, u just gotta get used to it...hold that gas down, slowly let go of clutch and just start moving, put gas up more and fully let go of clutch....i hate hearing these stall stories...u guys are so fortunate to have 5 speed and you don't do it correctly....i can't wait till i get my conversion1!!!!
dude, u just gotta get used to it...hold that gas down, slowly let go of clutch and just start moving, put gas up more and fully let go of clutch....i hate hearing these stall stories...u guys are so fortunate to have 5 speed and you don't do it correctly....i can't wait till i get my conversion1!!!!
04-18-2002, 10:45 AM
#36
dood.. i stalled because i ran my car out till the clutch was done.. the car couldn't move.. i went from taking 30 secs to move off from a light to instant punch and also not driving for 2 weeks.. its ok man.. its ok.. let it go..
i said i drove this morning and i am fine now.. its ok..
i said i drove this morning and i am fine now.. its ok..
Originally posted by meccanoble
dude, u just gotta get used to it...hold that gas down, slowly let go of clutch and just start moving, put gas up more and fully let go of clutch....i hate hearing these stall stories...u guys are so fortunate to have 5 speed and you don't do it correctly....i can't wait till i get my conversion1!!!!
dude, u just gotta get used to it...hold that gas down, slowly let go of clutch and just start moving, put gas up more and fully let go of clutch....i hate hearing these stall stories...u guys are so fortunate to have 5 speed and you don't do it correctly....i can't wait till i get my conversion1!!!!
04-18-2002, 10:46 AM
#37
Re: training for that ACT clutch
The problem with the ACT clutch is not the pedal effort. The effort is the same as stock.
The ACT clutch has a viscous engagement when new. The point from "just starting to engage" and "fully engaged" is much smaller than the stock clutch.
I have the ACT, too
Stalled 5 times when leaving the shop. 600 miles later, with no adjusting, the car engages nearly as smoothly as stock now. Of course, abrupts drops still show the strong grabbing power of the ACT if you need it
That clutch ain't letting that VQ run away at all.
DW
The ACT clutch has a viscous engagement when new. The point from "just starting to engage" and "fully engaged" is much smaller than the stock clutch.
I have the ACT, too
Stalled 5 times when leaving the shop. 600 miles later, with no adjusting, the car engages nearly as smoothly as stock now. Of course, abrupts drops still show the strong grabbing power of the ACT if you need it
That clutch ain't letting that VQ run away at all.DW
Originally posted by OriginalMadMax
OK, I'd recommend anyone getting the ACT clutch to get into the gym and do lots of leg presses and calf raises before the switch!
The JWT just feels like stock ....
OK, I'd recommend anyone getting the ACT clutch to get into the gym and do lots of leg presses and calf raises before the switch!
The JWT just feels like stock ....
04-18-2002, 10:58 AM
#38
Re: training for that ACT clutch
Originally posted by OriginalMadMax
OK, I'd recommend anyone getting the ACT clutch to get into the gym and do lots of leg presses and calf raises before the switch!
The JWT just feels like stock ....
OK, I'd recommend anyone getting the ACT clutch to get into the gym and do lots of leg presses and calf raises before the switch!
The JWT just feels like stock ....
04-18-2002, 11:03 AM
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Re: Re: training for that ACT clutch
Originally posted by BriGuyMax
oh come on....the stock clutch in the max feels like it's not even there....the ACT is nice...not difficult to push down...only firm..
oh come on....the stock clutch in the max feels like it's not even there....the ACT is nice...not difficult to push down...only firm..
04-18-2002, 11:04 AM
#40
Re: Re: training for that ACT clutch
Exactly i have owned a total of 2 maxima's now.. and i didn't stall them like now.. the ACT Clutch and the OEM Clutch is night and day.. all these guys can keep laughing at me and say learn to drive 5spd.. go out and drive a Max with a brand new ACT Clutch and tell me
All you 5spd Owners with Stock Clutches.. the ACT is no joke.. i mean at 30 mph i shift to 3rd gear and i am still getting neck snapping action.. thats something else
All you 5spd Owners with Stock Clutches.. the ACT is no joke.. i mean at 30 mph i shift to 3rd gear and i am still getting neck snapping action.. thats something else
Originally posted by dwapenyi
The problem with the ACT clutch is not the pedal effort. The effort is the same as stock.
The ACT clutch has a viscous engagement when new. The point from "just starting to engage" and "fully engaged" is much smaller than the stock clutch.
I have the ACT, too:-)
Stalled 5 times when leaving the shop. 600 miles later, with no adjusting, the car engages nearly as smoothly as stock now. Of course, abrupts drops still show the strong grabbing power of the ACT if you need it :naughty-: That clutch ain't letting that VQ run away at all.
DW
The problem with the ACT clutch is not the pedal effort. The effort is the same as stock.
The ACT clutch has a viscous engagement when new. The point from "just starting to engage" and "fully engaged" is much smaller than the stock clutch.
I have the ACT, too:-)
Stalled 5 times when leaving the shop. 600 miles later, with no adjusting, the car engages nearly as smoothly as stock now. Of course, abrupts drops still show the strong grabbing power of the ACT if you need it :naughty-: That clutch ain't letting that VQ run away at all.
DW