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Jun 9, 2006 | 04:54 PM

C.J.

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clutch break in?

how many miles do most of you guys poke around on a new clutch before giving it hell? I know the manufacturer says 400 miles but im sure they are just covering their own *** haha. A few local tranny guys say 50 miles and its good to go and im close to 200 miles and have a few races lined up for tonight that ive been looking forward to. Opinion?

btw its a centerforce DF clutch

Jun 12, 2006 | 02:38 PM

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So did you wind up running with it? Im not gonna give it a strict breakin period exactly, Im just going to gradually increase how hard I drive it over the next week or so. 80 easy miles so far and it feels great. Illhave the full 500 by next monday, im sure.

Jun 12, 2006 | 02:41 PM

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i give it 500 miles before beating up on it.

Jun 12, 2006 | 04:04 PM

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well car lucked out by having weather go south on us so looks like she is getting a few more miles on it before tearing it up. Only real concern i have is i did attempt 1 shift from 2-3 since hearing of the problems people have been having and believe it or not im thinking i am another victim. It seemed to more or less block me out of the gear, no grinding or anything just no shift above 5500 rpm.

Jun 12, 2006 | 04:14 PM

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You sure its not just that youre not pushing the pedal down far enough? I know i was used to the old clutch that engaged 3/4 of the way up.

Jun 12, 2006 | 04:34 PM

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that was something i was thinking so i tried a 1-2 shift and it went without any problems, 2-3 is no good though i definately cant race on this sucker as it is now.