proper break in for a stg 3 spec?
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From: peabody ma
proper break in for a stg 3 spec? i just installed the spec stg 3 in my car with new flywheel. i got about 100 miles on it and no hard driving yet, i am just curious what is the proper break in period. also i didnt do the upgraded slave or master does that matter? i have a 2000 ta and didnt really wanan spend the xtra cash. does that matter at all?
In my mind upgrading the slave to a 01+ is a must on SPECS. A good way to tell if your alright is to make sure the clutch starts to grab 1/2 way up on the peddle and that the shifter goes into gear real easy.(1st and reverse)I've seen a few cars eat syncro's because the clutch is not fully disengaging on shift's due to the older hydrolics.
For breaking the heat cycles are more important than mileage.I'd say 8-10 heat cycle's is about right then slip it hard to smooth the face to help get rid of chatter.
For breaking the heat cycles are more important than mileage.I'd say 8-10 heat cycle's is about right then slip it hard to smooth the face to help get rid of chatter.
Originally Posted by greekss
how many miles r considered a heat cycle ?
if you break it in right you'll be alot happier and chatter free mines all gone now but i did update the hydrolics and drill mod done . the hard slips helped the most i think. no she feels stock except that it holds like a mother hasnt slipped yet
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Slowhawk, I did the slave upgrade but my shifter feels a little mushy going into 1st and 3rd. It doesn't "drop right in" like it did with the stock clutch. Should I be looking out for something else here? We also used the shim that Spec 3 provided us.
I have only put 80 miles on my Spec 3 so far. This concerns me now.
I have only put 80 miles on my Spec 3 so far. This concerns me now.
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Originally Posted by badpewter-z
if you break it in right you'll be alot happier and chatter free mines all gone now but i did update the hydrolics and drill mod done . the hard slips helped the most i think. no she feels stock except that it holds like a mother hasnt slipped yet
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Originally Posted by silverbeast
Thanks, I Will Try That After I Put Mine In.
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Well I put mine in a week or so ago, drove it about 80 miles that day and then 80 the next on a long trip. Then drove it for a couple days to work and back, about 20 miles each way, some stop and go. So almost 300 miles and the chatter is almost gone. Going to put another 100 on it then slip it a couple times. Probably going to wait a few more hundred before i hit the spray. But this thing grips like crazy! Haven't hit it hard yet but am absolutely dieing just waiting for it. Don't know if I'll be able to hold out on hitting the spray. I got the regular stg3 x-pad I believe but not sure how to tell the difference between the two. I also put in the new slave, but haven't gotten the new master or done the drill mod. Not sure if I really need the new master, but will probably do the drill mod before too long.
this think holds like a ****. 
I just got a Spec III installed (thanks Slowhawk) and I think it is great! I've got about 300mi on it now and it is smooth as silk, no chatter at all. Pedal feels great - can't wait to get her to the track now!