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What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:17 pm
by criss
will put on a new clutch and flywheel on sat, and decided to have a bit of driving after that( haven't drive for 3 weeks)
i heard that the running in is important for the first 1500km??? is it true?
if so, what should i do to run it in and is there anything i shouldn't do during the period???
cheers
criss
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:23 pm
by NitroDann
Ive never 'run in' a clutch. Engines of course, brakes every time, clutch... Never heard of it.
Dann
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:24 pm
by criss
dann cus you dun use clutch at all
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:35 pm
by Dweezle
When we installed the xtreme HD clutch, Xtreme just told us not to do any hard launches, or ride the clutch for about 1000ks.
No idea what could happen if anything but decided to take there advice and so far no issues.
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Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:53 pm
by PaulF
criss wrote:dann cus you dun use clutch at all
Of course he uses it. He kicks it frequently.
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:12 pm
by criss
PaulF wrote:criss wrote:dann cus you dun use clutch at all
Of course he uses it. He kicks it frequently.
save the clutch on rolling start drag, kick the clutch hard when drift
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:15 pm
by criss
Dweezle wrote:When we installed the xtreme HD clutch, Xtreme just told us not to do any hard launches, or ride the clutch for about 1000ks.
No idea what could happen if anything but decided to take there advice and so far no issues.
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what you mean by "ride the clutch'??
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:28 pm
by NitroDann
It means dont slip it excessively.
Dann
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:40 pm
by criss
NitroDann wrote:It means dont slip it excessively.
Dann
got it =], thx dann
helpful as always
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:12 pm
by Russellb
Big thing is to recheck and adjust the free play after about 1000KM of driving.
as the clutch fricton plate wears in it MAY require adjustment.
it is more an ARSE covering thing for mechanics than anything else
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:49 pm
by Mr Morlock
Running in a clutch is not necessary. Abusing clutches such as riding a clutch - example driving with pressure on the clutch pedal is a good way to shorten its life.
Re: What to do or not do about running in clutch ???
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:00 pm
by criss
Thanks for advice guys
will put the clutch in tomorrow, will try to be more carful on the pedel fot sure