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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:30 AM
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hi there. us asking for opinions. i know tuning always comes last bt then are there exceptions? i got myself a xtd stage 3 6 puck and was thinkng to install them after i got my car tuned. as i dun wanna waste the time breaking in the clutch then send them for it for tuning. is it not advisable?
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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Default Re: clutch after tune? (jacky599r)

u dont break in 6 puck discs, u just drive it like u stole it.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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hmm.why not? at least thats wat i was instructed to do. resurface the flywheel and break in for 500 miles.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmhonda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">u dont break in 6 puck discs, u just drive it like u stole it.</TD></TR></TABLE>



There's still a short break in period with the ceramic/metal compounds, although some racecars don't have time to do that so they just give it hell.

There are kevlar/organic 6 puck setups that require normal break in or you get bad clutch shudder.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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which means? so im supposed to keep the revs low during the break in period? and engage it gradually?
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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you dont need to break it in, unless its a shitty clutch from ebay. Oh wait it is
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