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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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I have a star spec stage iii racing clutch and am having a problem where i will take off fast and left off the gas and clutch and the clutch will actually stay pressed into the floor. It won't come up for at least 30 seconds. Anyone ever have this freakin problem before or know what it could be?
Old Dec 2, 2002 | 04:12 PM
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Do you have the Gen 2 pressure plate? No such probs with mine. It's a Gen2. Did you do the drill mod yet? That could also be the problem.
Old Dec 2, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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What year is your car? If 00 or older, you need to update your hydraulics. That has been known to make the pedal stick to the floor.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 05:48 PM
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You need to get the Mcleod adjustable cluctch master. I had the same problem you did and I went ahead and replaced it when I replaced my clutch with a SPEC stage 3. What happens is that clutch fluid gets too hot and doesnt want to flow like it should so the shaft sticks. Plus the stock line has a restrictor on it not allowing the fluid to flow like it should. When you get the Mcleod, you will have to drill out the restrictor.
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Can you just drill the factory line? Do you have to get the mcleod? I have the same problem and until its fixed I wont race. The clutch is fine unless I am racing. Its the third setup and this one is brand new, so I dont want to damage it. I was thinking of having my buddies at AAA drill my factory line but if it wont help I will cancel we are going to try it next week.
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