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Jul 13, 2009, 03:29 PM
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No disrespect intended but if you are going to make that sort of comparison, then you need to be objective. It sounds extremely vain to say you are saving money to put toward your mothers health, but in the mean time you will buy car parts. Just maybe not the top of the line, best possible car parts. To most people, there is no compromise.
On a side note, your stock clutch should still be OK at your current power level especially considering how long you have been running your setup. You either need more seat time with a manual transmission car, or you need to lay off the 2 step launches, or a combination of the 2.
On a side note, your stock clutch should still be OK at your current power level especially considering how long you have been running your setup. You either need more seat time with a manual transmission car, or you need to lay off the 2 step launches, or a combination of the 2.
Jul 13, 2009, 03:31 PM
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Well if that is the reason sell the car! You will need much more then that to try out alternative options. My wife's mother passed away from cancer. I do hope see beats it!
But come on. The evo is a very expensive car to maintain. And in one breath you say save money, then you talk about getting springs and wheels to race.
But come on. The evo is a very expensive car to maintain. And in one breath you say save money, then you talk about getting springs and wheels to race.
Jul 13, 2009, 05:34 PM
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So im kinda stuck in this clutch thing.... my two choices are get the Twin Disc exedy clutch with labor for 2500 and it comes with a flywheel or Change the whole car back to stock and get another stuck clutch in the car for free maybe if its under warrenty. I would think so since theres only 3000 miles on the car. And of course if i got another stock clutch i would baby the car. also if i got the stock clutch i would prob get my rims and springs to lower the car.. Idk what to do. I kinda just want to get the twin disc and it be over with but i dont have alot of cash atm......
Jul 13, 2009, 06:15 PM
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the clutch has no warranty..It would not be replaced for free...its the same as brakes pads.If its worn out no matter what you are paying for it.....I met in the future If you had mecanical failures you would be more likley to get it fixed under warranty if it had a stock clutch in it..
Jul 13, 2009, 06:32 PM
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Just bye the twin and be done with it!
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Jul 13, 2009, 07:05 PM
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why would this be considered premature wear? I could take a brand new evo and toast a set of pads with one track day if you were not careful. Same goes for launching the car at every stop light you come to= toasted clutch! How can Mitsubishi kno were and how you drive your car? These are not race cars out of the box.
Just bye the twin and be done with it!
Just bye the twin and be done with it!
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Jul 13, 2009, 07:11 PM
Honestly tho I agree with Jer on this one. Unless it is a defective part, I wouldn't turn it in for a warranty claim. 8 launches on a stock clutch making that much power is asking for it IMO.
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Jul 13, 2009, 07:18 PM
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The 60' time has nothing to do with his mph being lower......its called add hp or subtract weight and you will see the mph change, whether he comes off the line hard or slow mph should stay pretty consistent.
Its A. the car is just down on hp not being tuned correctly yet or B. it might have been really hot which will drop hp and cause mph to drop. C. missing gears doesn't help mph either.
Its A. the car is just down on hp not being tuned correctly yet or B. it might have been really hot which will drop hp and cause mph to drop. C. missing gears doesn't help mph either.
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tell that to the slick car guys running 10.0 @ like 119 mph.
next time you go to the track, drive the car off the line, and watch your mph go up.
less time it takes you to get to 60' means less time to get to 1320' meaning you are getting there quicker. not faster..
for the options.
A) tuning is always an option ( but in reality chaning parts without tuning the car rarely changes hp in my opinion unless its for the bad)
B) heat may adjust for 1 or 2 mph MAX. last time i was at the track in the heat of the day around 6 or so, it was like 91 deg and extremely hot where i ran a 112.5 mph and like 4 hours later when it was like chilled out i ran a 113.4 or something with almost identical 60's (1.80 vs 1.83)
C) missing gears never helps haha this is extremely true!
If i am incorrect tell me
Jul 13, 2009, 07:21 PM
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Agreed but that same abuse could be done to the engine, suspension(off road) etc... and these items are still covered? I agree that if you are going down the path of modding, you need to upgrade your clutch. I am talking about the other group of customers that drive normally on the street and don't enjoy beating the **** out of their car on the track.
Jul 13, 2009, 07:32 PM
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the clutch has no warranty..It would not be replaced for free...its the same as brakes pads.If its worn out no matter what you are paying for it.....I met in the future If you had mecanical failures you would be more likley to get it fixed under warranty if it had a stock clutch in it..
When do you think you could get the car in so you can change it?
Jul 13, 2009, 07:38 PM
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Thats true, I read that post earlier and couldn't agree more. Another problem is that these claims are really just a band aid, not a repair. Sooner or later the extra HP or constant abuse is going to do the same damage. It's sad that people are so quick to spend money to make HP but when it comes to supporting mods its a different story.
Jul 14, 2009, 04:43 AM
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I daily drove a twin disk , and I mean daily without fail, in 80% city driving in my last evo. Up and down hills, parkway traffic, you name it.
The chatter is noticeable every time the clutch is depressed. Driving up and down hills is acctually a bit easier because you need to slip the clutch a good bit. The twin is a slightly different driving style then a single and does take a little getting used to.
The only issue I had regularly was gear lockout when the oil was cold. This made parralel parking a pita. Also you need to pay closer attention when just driving around otherwise you might stall it on accident.
Overall though its one of the best upgrades you can do for the car. It really lets you launch the car hard with a great deal of ease. Pedal pressure is similar to stock.
Oh yeah, they're expensive. They have areputation for lasting. Nothing lasts forever.