clutch break in.
09-19-2003, 11:09 PM
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clutch break in.
I've heard a couple schools of thought on this. I just got my ACT clutch and I'm dying to try it out and push it hard, but I've heard 3different ways to break it in. wait 500 miles(no higher than 3000RPMs), wait 300 miles(no higher than 3000RPMs), or don't wait and start punishing the clutch cause is can take it. so far I'm babying it and I'm not taking it over 3000RPMs(took to 4000k once or twice). what do you guys think? 
oh yeah, the ****ing honda dealership told me I was in bad need of a new clutch. turns out the shop I took my car to get the clutch said the clutch had about 30,000 left on it. Freaking honda dealership:madfawk: . but the guy that installed it said that the throw out bearing was shot, and the new one is a superior replacement. oh well, at least I won't have to worry about a clutch for a while. I'm all set with the dealership, well except for my cheap oil changes.
oh yeah, the ****ing honda dealership told me I was in bad need of a new clutch. turns out the shop I took my car to get the clutch said the clutch had about 30,000 left on it. Freaking honda dealership:madfawk: . but the guy that installed it said that the throw out bearing was shot, and the new one is a superior replacement. oh well, at least I won't have to worry about a clutch for a while. I'm all set with the dealership, well except for my cheap oil changes.
09-20-2003, 08:49 PM
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not revving over 3k was harder than I thought
I broke mine in for approx 46x miles, trying not to rev over 3k.
although I did downshift from 5th to 3rd on the freeway once at about 12x miles
I broke mine in for approx 46x miles, trying not to rev over 3k.
although I did downshift from 5th to 3rd on the freeway once at about 12x miles
09-21-2003, 08:38 AM
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Originally posted by VRGNCD5
hey, to each his own, nobody said you "have to" break it in per manufacturers recommendations, that's on you.
hey, to each his own, nobody said you "have to" break it in per manufacturers recommendations, that's on you.
09-21-2003, 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by skabone69
I've already put 240 miles on the new clutch. it is tough to keep it under 3000RPMs. I went to 4000RPMs twice, but I don't think that will hurt it too much.
I've already put 240 miles on the new clutch. it is tough to keep it under 3000RPMs. I went to 4000RPMs twice, but I don't think that will hurt it too much.
09-21-2003, 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by Dracord
the guy who put my clutch in said there was no break in period, but he put my wheels on backwards (1 way rotational kumho's)
the guy who put my clutch in said there was no break in period, but he put my wheels on backwards (1 way rotational kumho's)
and ur taking his word?:nono: