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Old 10-23-2013, 09:44 AM
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I just got paranoid after seeing this video, what are the chances of a clutch exploding like this? how many of you have a scatter shield?
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Old 10-23-2013, 02:49 PM
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I've seen it happen on imports too when people use cheap cast material for a pressure plate or flywheel and then run an aggressive friction material that gets it extremely hot.

My advice is buy from guys who's product is proven, if it's super cheap, there is a reason.

As far as a scatter shield, I always recommend those for guys who beat the hell out of their cars. It's a CYA thing.
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I have had an SFI bell housing / scater shield on my car for years, I like my legs/feet. I also race my car and am not so kind to my clutch. Never had to use it yet... Knock on Wood.
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back in the 80's a high school friend of mine pretty much totalled his nova when the clutch exploded, ripped through trans tunnel , dash , headliner , and out roof ,car got parted out...
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yeah I'm gonna invest in one next time I do a clutch change I mostly baby my car.



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