blk99camaro

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Let me start off by saying that I am not affiliated with Cartek, I am just one satisfied customer and want to tell why.

I ordered the clutch at the end of 07 before getting back from Iraq. I put it in within about a week of getting back along with some of the other mods in my sig. At first I was sketchy about spending so much on a clutch, but I am glad I did.

Mods are in my sig, I know what most will say "well you are just bolt ons" I dont think it matters all that much when you abuse your car like I do.

I went with thier full setup, clutch, pressure plate adjustable master, and slave cylinder. This is the older level 7, I guess now they have an even better setup. I am not sure how you can make it much better. The clutch is VERY VERY light on the pedal.

So, heres what this thing has been through.....

63 Track passes on 26-10.50 ET Street(bias ply)

90xx street miles

Note: not ONE track pass has been launches less that 4k, 90% being 5500+

1.63 60fts(stock 96k shocks/springs)

Hot-laps, sometimes 4 or 5 times back to back

Plus a few times out powershifting the **** out of it

Now take into consideration(I know Im going to get heat for this one) Doing burnouts at the track with no line lock(lots of unnecessary stress on the clutch)

and also that the car has a full spool, which is a little harder on the clutch for obvious reasons.

Reason it is out now, is because the motor is shot, it will be going back in with some bigger cubes soon....

PICS!



Pay no attention to the greasy fingerprints

linegtdt52

iTrader: (12)

did you find yourself dropping your foot off the accelerator and just letting the clutch drop or easing it. Looks like you have great wear.

blk99camaro

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Most of the time, easing it with very very little slip.

Billiumss

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I love my cartek clutch setup.

Had it in my car since 2003 and been fine ever since. I have dozens and dozens of clutch dumps at 5,000 RPMs +.

It catches up top but good for racing.

IMHO, its the best set up out there.

WS6TransAm01

iTrader: (13)

Ive had every generation of CARTEK clutches...

The hell I put them through [7000rpm launches and 7000rpm shifts] I dont wish on any clutch... they seem to be holding it just fiiiiiiiiine! lol

Great to hear you like yours as well! Im sure the guy at CARTEK will be pleased to hear it.

socmguy

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wow, that clutch looks great. Wears very nicely and looks like it still has plenty of meat on it.

ezzlez28

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I wasn't even aware this clutch was around. This makes me reconsider my my decision between the Spec 3 and Textralia for a "mild" H/C car.. 650 dollars, 900 dollars or 1000 dollars..

WS6TransAm01

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now that i can see the pictures, [was at work and the pics were blocked] that is more or less the same clutch I have. Except I am using the LS2/7 flywheel and a non sprung hub for a more aggressive engagement.

I still think its the best clutch out there, having driven cars with just about every clutch out there lol

Nsty98LS1

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glad to hear you guys are happy with them. i just ordered mine on tuesday. i think its their newest one, level 8 or something. hope it gets here by friday so i can get it put in that night. what kind of break-in do they require?

Billiumss

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400-500 miles of kinda easy driving....

dutinsss

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on carteck's website, just the clutch and pressure plate are pretty affordable. what modification has to be done to the master?

WS6TransAm01

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LOL.. Really? I drove mine home, then to the track lol

70 miles and a 6000rpm dump... I was testing it at the time. it kinda slipped on the first pass... slipped a little on the second... I freaked out... got on the phone with the guys asking what I should do... they said keep launching it lol

By the 3rd of 4th pass it was fully grabbing and has not slipped since. That was 18 months and 80-100 7000rpm launches ago... I love it!

I suppose if I drove it more on the street it would not have slipped on the first launch. But who cares... its been working perfectly ever since the 3rd launch.

I have a CARTEK adjustable master as well...

CraZee ZO6

I was going to get a cartek but Ive had great luck with my spec 3+

holds the power just fine and grabs! doesnt chatter.

maybe next time. I hear cartek is another that works.
alot of crappy clutches out there though

ae13291

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amazing! funny thing is i never heard of them, imma do some research now

blk99camaro

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They dont really advertise, they know that they have a good product and I think mostly rely on customer reviews(like mine) to get the point across. As far as I am concerned a clutch company, such as spec, mcleod, etc can say whatever they want about their own clutches, but until I have seen it first hand its just hear-say....you dont hear many(if any) bad reviews about a cartek clutch, you have to re-learn how to drive your car, its not meant to be ridden out, it is a performance clutch afterall...

I gave mine 1000mi before the first track pass or hard pull......

Jon

linegtdt52

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lol screw that I got 500 on my spec stage 3 and launched the hell out of it yesterday. Needless to say people can track where I have been.....I wish my slicks were in... I snatched the driverside front tire with my 4.10 gears and ls7 clutch with nitto 555r's. cant wait!

myfast70

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Where are you guys getting the Cartek clutch from? I tried searching for their website but had no luck.

blk99camaro

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www.cartek.net is thier we site. If you need clutch info, i suggest you call.

Max@Cartek

Thanks for the props guys.

Our new website is www.cartekracing.com

Our clutch is not on the website yet, but we will have info up in the near future.

If anyone has any questions about the setup don't hesitate to give us a call.

Thanks,
Max
908.317.4496

Nsty98LS1

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just put my Cartek clutch in and so far all i can say is it's awesome compared to the Powergrip HD that i took out