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Old 08-10-2011, 10:55 AM
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Just got my car on the road and have a Monster Level 3 clutch and flywheel and a Tick adjustable master installed. When I start off from a dead stop in 1st gear the car "jerks" and shakes when releasing the clutch and getting up to speed. No problems between gears. It is really bad when starting out and going uphill (my driveway).
Any ideas on what's going on? Could my master be improperly adjusted? I also have a crossmember mounted torque arm and didn't know if maybe that would have something to do with it.
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Anyone? Bueller?
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Sounds like clutch chatter to me search it....
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You mean clutch chatter? Yea thats normal on a new clutch. Should go away after about 500 miles
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Phew... thanks guys! It has been getting slowly better now that I have about 300-400 miles on it. Pedal disengagement feels a lot smoother as well. Appreciate the help
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As part of the break-in process a clutch disc, flywheel and pressure plate have to be mated to one another to create smooth parallel surfaces. Feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have. Chris, 817-750-2000



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