Chicago Crew Thread #2

[Sanjay]

Originally Posted by vr4ludak

After talking to Jeff today it seems like I need a new clutch. I really don't know what to get any more. How are the SBC clutchs working out for thoughs o fyou who have them? Looking at there web site I think the TZ series would be the right one for me but I have read here that you can take only 2 to 3 runs, then they get hot and start to slip alittle so you need to let them cool for it to stick again. Have you sbc clutch guys experianced this? My RPS maxx clutch was pritty good (like how Jeff put it) when it worked. I put about 10K miles on it and took over 25+ drag runs/launches on it and it still held. The SBC TZ also has the best price right now it looks like.
I do not want to get any kind of 6-puck so I really only have about 2/3 clutches to choose from total.

Nik,

The SBC TZ clutch won't hold the power from your car very well. You should really consider going with the DXD-F or the DXD-C. I had the DXD-C in my car before and it lasted 26k miles with NO problem....that's a hell of a lot longer than the 13-14k I got from my old RPS III clutch. Also, I have the DXD-F in my car right now and it's even better than the DXD-C. Call up Eddy at SBC and tell him I sent ya.....hey may be able to make you a deal. If you want u can try my car out to see if you like it, but seriously it doesn't even feel like a 6-puck.

-Sanjay

[RoVR4]

Nik what exactly failed on your clutch?

The RPS Max Street Disc you're using (along with Todd, me, Greg) is a pretty damn good clutch ....

I personally would have a rebuilt RPS max series (talk to Rob at RBS and they'll rebuild it for u and rate the springs for u)
and use a different disc instead of the stock mitsu disc that the Stage II clutch uses.

I would love to use the Centerforce disc with the RPS pressure plate...i think that would be a great street/strip combo

I'll probably go with that combo when this clutch goes (hopefully down the road..knock on wood)

the centerforce disc has is a full disc but has segmented metallic pucks on one side and a organic/metallic mix on the other side...for smooth engament ment on the pressure plate and grip of the flywheel side.

[RoVR4]

actually i have my old centerforce around...i'll take a look at the disc this weekend
it wore really damn well ...it was the pressure plate that blew

[saiyin car]

Originally Posted by RoVR4

Anyone interested in comin over to my place and working on my car with me

turbo swap party

I'll be home this weekend to wrench on my car so if ya'll wanna come down and help or hang out let me know

OK maybe im missing something here..... but i thought you already had those buggers OUT already? what is eth deal are they stuck? whats going on? do you have a BIG ass breaker bar? maybe some impact tools woudl help? do you have a compressor? i MIGHT be free friday night i also MIGHT be able to bring wes with me.... i think hes always good for breaking shit! he strong as an ox and damn near as good looking too! i will let you know!

Nik, i have the same clutch as Sanjay. i dont have as many mods as you guys but mine has held up nicely after the 500 mile break in i launched about 20 times already practicing for the track and i have yet to have a problem. the thing i really really liked about sanjays clutch is that it felt like less pressure than stock, on th pedal.... i love it!

[97whiteVr4]

I think its time for a couple of us chitown vr-4 people to meet up. If you guys are gonna meet up somewhere let me kno. I still have yet to see a 2nd gen vr4 that isnt stock!!!! Let a brotha kno wuts up!

[RoVR4]

Originally Posted by saiyin car

OK maybe im missing something here..... but i thought you already had those buggers OUT already? what is eth deal are they stuck? whats going on? do you have a BIG ass breaker bar? maybe some impact tools woudl help? do you have a compressor? i MIGHT be free friday night i also MIGHT be able to bring wes with me.... i think hes always good for breaking shit! he strong as an ox and damn near as good looking too! i will let you know!

Nik, i have the same clutch as Sanjay. i dont have as many mods as you guys but mine has held up nicely after the 500 mile break in i launched about 20 times already practicing for the track and i have yet to have a problem. the thing i really really liked about sanjays clutch is that it felt like less pressure than stock, on th pedal.... i love it!

Yo, i was going to get them out and the nut holding the rear turbo on (one of the two 14mm from below was rounded off) so i was waiting for a set of Craftsman bolt outs...got them last weds but had to take off for school to get some shit done

I'll be back friday night and hopefully they'll be out by the end of the night.
my goal is to install the new ones in saturday morning/afternoon

also..i got a big ass breaker bar to...gonna use it friday with that bolt out
that fucker better come off!

Anyways.....turbo gathering at my place saturday...ya'll gonna be free?

I know greg is coming down...picking up some parts for me at lib. mitsu so if ya'll wanna join feel free

[Record9ti]

Originally Posted by RoVR4

Anyways.....turbo gathering at my place saturday...ya'll gonna be free?

When and where?

[Sanjay]

Ro,

Most likely I'll be there, IF I don't have to work. But make sure you get some fast orange! Nuttin's worse than greasy hands!

-Sanjay

[iceman_ii]

The crayon box is off resting at the paint shop, should be back begining of May (or earlier) with a bright shiny fresh coat of paint.

And for any of you that don't like the color.... to hell with you!

[38 Cigarette]

Scott -

what color are you painting it ?