$500 extra- what do?
05-29-2015, 06:05 PM
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$500 extra- what do? So.. There's some money burning some money in my pocket. I've got an '06 M6 GTO, which will soon have a full exhaust and CAI. I have yet to get a clutch upgrade (looking to start at an LS7 clutch), but what's something I should do with this $500?
I'm not looking for wheels or aesthetic items, but functional performance parts!
I'm not looking for wheels or aesthetic items, but functional performance parts!
05-29-2015, 06:22 PM
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I was debating getting a new drive shaft, but I'm definitely open to a really good set of tires. What's a good set that will fit the stock rims? Or should I get them stretched and then look for tires?
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06-02-2015, 12:32 AM
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Getting a heavier clutch than stock is not really an upgrade when it negatively impacts your performance. Actually, that applies to pretty much anything that involves rotating mass.
Find a clutch that is equal to or lighter than the stock clutch.
If you have nothing to solve wheel hop, that should be your first priority. No point in having that power if you cannot put it to the ground or you try and you destroy stuff because it's wheel-hopping.
Find a clutch that is equal to or lighter than the stock clutch.
If you have nothing to solve wheel hop, that should be your first priority. No point in having that power if you cannot put it to the ground or you try and you destroy stuff because it's wheel-hopping.
06-02-2015, 10:49 PM
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Getting a heavier clutch than stock is not really an upgrade when it negatively impacts your performance. Actually, that applies to pretty much anything that involves rotating mass.
Find a clutch that is equal to or lighter than the stock clutch.
If you have nothing to solve wheel hop, that should be your first priority. No point in having that power if you cannot put it to the ground or you try and you destroy stuff because it's wheel-hopping.
Find a clutch that is equal to or lighter than the stock clutch.
If you have nothing to solve wheel hop, that should be your first priority. No point in having that power if you cannot put it to the ground or you try and you destroy stuff because it's wheel-hopping.
EDIT: Budget it looking more like $1400!
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06-02-2015, 11:52 PM
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We're a bit biased, but we do build a Dual Friction clutch (Part #DF395010) for the '06 GTO LS2 that we've designed for primarily for street driving with some mild competition use and falls into your budget from just about any place that sells it. The Dual Friction a single-disc system with full facing on the pressure plate side and puck-style facing on the flywheel side to increase holding capacity. It gives smooth engagement without a heavy pedal feel or compromising holding capacity.
We also have a DFX for the GTO (feel free to throw in some more acronyms), but that's an aggressive clutch with less dampening and may not be the best for trucking around town in.
We also have a DFX for the GTO (feel free to throw in some more acronyms), but that's an aggressive clutch with less dampening and may not be the best for trucking around town in.
06-03-2015, 03:08 AM
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We're a bit biased, but we do build a Dual Friction clutch (Part #DF395010) for the '06 GTO LS2 that we've designed for primarily for street driving with some mild competition use and falls into your budget from just about any place that sells it. The Dual Friction a single-disc system with full facing on the pressure plate side and puck-style facing on the flywheel side to increase holding capacity. It gives smooth engagement without a heavy pedal feel or compromising holding capacity.
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch - YouTube
We also have a DFX for the GTO (feel free to throw in some more acronyms), but that's an aggressive clutch with less dampening and may not be the best for trucking around town in.
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch - YouTube
We also have a DFX for the GTO (feel free to throw in some more acronyms), but that's an aggressive clutch with less dampening and may not be the best for trucking around town in.
06-03-2015, 02:40 PM
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Yeah I never realized the LS7 clutch is physically heavier than the LS2 clutch that's in the car right now. I've been looking into Monster Clutch stuff, but I'm not exactly sure what's the right options to pick out on a Level 2 clutch from them.
EDIT: Budget it looking more like $1400!
EDIT: Budget it looking more like $1400!
06-03-2015, 08:54 PM
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Unfortunately, we don't have a Light Metal Clutch (LMC) Series product for the GTO.
Our total options for the '06 GTO are the DFX, Dual Friction, and DYAD systems. The price points for DFX and Dual Friction are pretty similar; the DYAD is top of the line but would use up all of your budget. It really all hinges on how you use your car. This chart is a handy shortcut for kind of finding which ballpark you want to be playing in.
Our total options for the '06 GTO are the DFX, Dual Friction, and DYAD systems. The price points for DFX and Dual Friction are pretty similar; the DYAD is top of the line but would use up all of your budget. It really all hinges on how you use your car. This chart is a handy shortcut for kind of finding which ballpark you want to be playing in.
06-13-2015, 03:43 AM
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Save up your money for some more efficient mods since everything for this car cost $1,000 or more to do do. $500 is enough to relocate your battery to the trunk but that isn't needed at this time. Not much you can do with $500 except buy 1 headlight or something like that. These cars are not cheap and if you are living paycheck to paycheck you won't make it by modding it at all.