Jesus-Ninja
07-03-2012, 07:12 PM
So, I fitted my new clutch this weekend, and it's had it's first proper drive today - 60 miles to work.
Flippin' 'eck it's an interesting challenge! It has no "in between" - it's either on or off. It's fine on the road when you're moving, but pulling off and slipping the clutch is hard work. It has a 500 mile bedding in period, so it may calm down during that, and I'm sure I'll get used to it.
The feel is actually quite light - I'm assuming this is because it's a twin plate. It's rated to 700PS, so huge over kill for my intended use (I'm looking to top 400), but will take some abuse. I hadn't actually realised it was 3-puck paddles when I ordered it, and assumed it would be organic friction plates, but I got a good deal so I chucked it in. Besides, it was really shiny :D
I've had a few "moments" pulling away at the lights etc. It makes me look like a learner driver or someone trying to show off and failing massively. Low speed manoeuvring is interesting too. When I got to work I opted for rolling into a parking bay on a slope, so that I can roll out of it again :embarasse
The only concern is that the engagement is so brutal that I may damage something else in the drive train. Definitely not for the faint hearted!
When I fitted it, I had to rotate the slave cylinder, so I scrapped the pipe work and made up a new line. As part of this, I ditched the damper (I think that's what it is) and I'm wondering if replacing this will change the bite.
Flippin' 'eck it's an interesting challenge! It has no "in between" - it's either on or off. It's fine on the road when you're moving, but pulling off and slipping the clutch is hard work. It has a 500 mile bedding in period, so it may calm down during that, and I'm sure I'll get used to it.
The feel is actually quite light - I'm assuming this is because it's a twin plate. It's rated to 700PS, so huge over kill for my intended use (I'm looking to top 400), but will take some abuse. I hadn't actually realised it was 3-puck paddles when I ordered it, and assumed it would be organic friction plates, but I got a good deal so I chucked it in. Besides, it was really shiny :D
I've had a few "moments" pulling away at the lights etc. It makes me look like a learner driver or someone trying to show off and failing massively. Low speed manoeuvring is interesting too. When I got to work I opted for rolling into a parking bay on a slope, so that I can roll out of it again :embarasse
The only concern is that the engagement is so brutal that I may damage something else in the drive train. Definitely not for the faint hearted!
When I fitted it, I had to rotate the slave cylinder, so I scrapped the pipe work and made up a new line. As part of this, I ditched the damper (I think that's what it is) and I'm wondering if replacing this will change the bite.