test and tune for LTXshootout = FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05-18-2009, 12:09 PM
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test and tune for LTXshootout = FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well guys more bad news!!!!!! Got the new clutch(Mcleod Street twin) in gave it a nice break in, everything seemed great, no chatter and car drove great. Got to the track yesterday, let the car cool down for a bit, then jumped in the staging lanes.
I got up to the line did my burn out, staged the car reved it it to 5k and dumped the clutch when the lights came down. Loud BOOM, car moved about 2 inches and thats it.
At first I thought I blew up the DS, but looked under the car and it was fine, then was thinking how the hell did I blow up the S60????? Well I didnt, we pushed the car off the track and into the pits. Then noticed the DS wasnt spinning at all, none of the gears worked and you could leave the car in gear with the clutch out and the car stays running, so then I notice you could shift into any gear with out the clutch being pressed with the motor running.
Thank God
Jeff aka Badhawk happened to have a trailer there and gave me a tow back to Speedinc, wich would have been at least $300 tow if not way more. Thats a true LTX brother and I owe him big time!!!!!!!
Thanks again Jeff I couldnt be more greatfull for the tow!!!!!
So my thoughts of what happened is the clutch exploded or the input shaft snapped.
If the clutch went I hope Mcleod stands behind there and takes care of everything. I did not spend 1300+ labor for a proper install for 1 burnout. After all its supossed to be the end all to all clutches and the price tag shows it.
Speedinc has the car and will look at it today. I pray everything goes ok and I can still make it to the shootout, after busting *** to get the car together I dont have a spare penny for this crap!
AC
I got up to the line did my burn out, staged the car reved it it to 5k and dumped the clutch when the lights came down. Loud BOOM, car moved about 2 inches and thats it.
At first I thought I blew up the DS, but looked under the car and it was fine, then was thinking how the hell did I blow up the S60????? Well I didnt, we pushed the car off the track and into the pits. Then noticed the DS wasnt spinning at all, none of the gears worked and you could leave the car in gear with the clutch out and the car stays running, so then I notice you could shift into any gear with out the clutch being pressed with the motor running.
Thank God
Jeff aka Badhawk happened to have a trailer there and gave me a tow back to Speedinc, wich would have been at least $300 tow if not way more. Thats a true LTX brother and I owe him big time!!!!!!!Thanks again Jeff I couldnt be more greatfull for the tow!!!!!
So my thoughts of what happened is the clutch exploded or the input shaft snapped.
If the clutch went I hope Mcleod stands behind there and takes care of everything. I did not spend 1300+ labor for a proper install for 1 burnout. After all its supossed to be the end all to all clutches and the price tag shows it.
Speedinc has the car and will look at it today. I pray everything goes ok and I can still make it to the shootout, after busting *** to get the car together I dont have a spare penny for this crap!
AC
05-18-2009, 12:14 PM
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i dont think its the clutch. sucks to hear more bad news from you seems lik things arent goin good. but that clutch is said to find any weak links in the trans and it may hav.
05-18-2009, 12:47 PM
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Sorry to hear about this.
Doesn't sound like the clutch, but...
I tore half the friction material off one disc of a McLeod twin disc a few years ago. McLeod had me box everything up and ship it to them. They resurfaced the FW and PP and gave me two brand new discs... all under warranty. Totally bad *** customer service.
Doesn't sound like the clutch, but...
I tore half the friction material off one disc of a McLeod twin disc a few years ago. McLeod had me box everything up and ship it to them. They resurfaced the FW and PP and gave me two brand new discs... all under warranty. Totally bad *** customer service.
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05-18-2009, 01:44 PM
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I never had much luck with McLeod Clutches. Their manufacturing facility was close to me in CA, and I had to make multiple trips to finally get it right. I am on my 3rd disc and 2nd pressure plate.
I am not sure about the street twin, but the rest of the stuff that I have used from McLeod did not treat me well.
I will be going back to a Centerforce DF if I blow it up one more time.
I am not sure about the street twin, but the rest of the stuff that I have used from McLeod did not treat me well.
I will be going back to a Centerforce DF if I blow it up one more time.
05-18-2009, 01:51 PM
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I never had much luck with McLeod Clutches. Their manufacturing facility was close to me in CA, and I had to make multiple trips to finally get it right. I am on my 3rd disc and 2nd pressure plate.
I am not sure about the street twin, but the rest of the stuff that I have used from McLeod did not treat me well.
I will be going back to a Centerforce DF if I blow it up one more time.
I am not sure about the street twin, but the rest of the stuff that I have used from McLeod did not treat me well.
I will be going back to a Centerforce DF if I blow it up one more time.
05-18-2009, 03:59 PM
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That definitely sucked Mike. I was at the line getting your run on video when I heard the load boom at first I thought you broke the rear then I remembered you had a Dana 60 then I thought maybe the drive shaft. I hope it's nothing exspensive because I have been down this road many times with my car so I know how your feeling.
Glad I could be some help with the trailer. Good luck and hope you make the shootout.
Glad I could be some help with the trailer. Good luck and hope you make the shootout.