Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s...
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Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s...
Well, I just blew out my ACT HDSS CLutch, the thing only lasted 6 months, But I do have a heavy foot. A very respected shop in my area recommended competition clutch. So after I tell him my setup, he suggested the Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutch.
Its a 6 puck sprung disk.
Here's what it looks like.
This is my daily driver, and I dont want some crazy *** engagement and short life. Hoping this clutch will last at least 2 years. This is all going into a coupe with a greddy kit intercooled running 10 lbs.
Now does anyone have experience personally with this clutch. IE drivabilty as this is going into my daily driver? incresed pedal feel? how engagement is Harsh/Smooth? The price wasnt bad at all and I figured I would take a chance with another company.
Thanks in advance
Jon
Modified by shadow103rd at 7:32 PM 3/13/2005
Its a 6 puck sprung disk.
Here's what it looks like.
This is my daily driver, and I dont want some crazy *** engagement and short life. Hoping this clutch will last at least 2 years. This is all going into a coupe with a greddy kit intercooled running 10 lbs.
Now does anyone have experience personally with this clutch. IE drivabilty as this is going into my daily driver? incresed pedal feel? how engagement is Harsh/Smooth? The price wasnt bad at all and I figured I would take a chance with another company.
Thanks in advance
Jon
Modified by shadow103rd at 7:32 PM 3/13/2005
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (wantboost)
That thing will destroy your tranny.
ACT XTSS is my recommendation, but I think you should have been fine with the HDSS. You must not have broken it in properly or powershifted all the time - it's good to 223 ft./lbs of tq, which at 10 psi, you're not making.
ACT XTSS is my recommendation, but I think you should have been fine with the HDSS. You must not have broken it in properly or powershifted all the time - it's good to 223 ft./lbs of tq, which at 10 psi, you're not making.
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (boostincoupe)
Dont powershift........I think it was because I got on it all the time!
How good is the ACT XTSS.....Whats wrong with a 6 puck?
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How good is the ACT XTSS.....Whats wrong with a 6 puck?
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (tegon-gsr)
Should I not put this clutch in because of my power level?.....Is it bad that I have an aluminum flywheel with an iron disk?
Jon
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (m R g S r)
the problem is that sintered iron has a very high friction coefficient, that is, its real rough. It tends to grab and eat away at the flywheel faster than your typical cerametallic clutch.
IMO, i think this clutch is overkill for you setup
IMO, i think this clutch is overkill for you setup
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (shadow103rd)
Competition Clutch is AWESOME!!! Have sold quite a few now and all customer have been happy with them, I run their twin disc . PM me or email me for a quote terry@boostfed.com
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (Boostfed.com)
We sell and install plenty of these clutches. The Ironman 1680 is a favorite clutch for our turbo customers. Engagement is very smooth considering its a puck disk, obviously the sprung hub does a lot for it. Doesnt chatter too bad either.
I have an ACT HDSS in my beater (i wouldnt ever waste money on ACT, it came with the car) and I hate the pedal feel. CC is the way to go! This clutch will laugh at your Greddy kit at 10psi and last a long time
I have an ACT HDSS in my beater (i wouldnt ever waste money on ACT, it came with the car) and I hate the pedal feel. CC is the way to go! This clutch will laugh at your Greddy kit at 10psi and last a long time
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (93LSivic)
Well since the clutch is already ordered, I think im going to put it in....THe ACT XTSS was pricey too for what im paying for.
But my main concern now is, will this thing really chew up my flywheel?
Jon
But my main concern now is, will this thing really chew up my flywheel?
Jon
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (shadow103rd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shadow103rd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well since the clutch is already ordered, I think im going to put it in....THe ACT XTSS was pricey too for what im paying for.
But my main concern now is, will this thing really chew up my flywheel?
Jon</TD></TR></TABLE>
Should be absolutely fine SINCE Competition Clutch also sells flywheels and they are aluminum SO they are compatible sir
But my main concern now is, will this thing really chew up my flywheel?
Jon</TD></TR></TABLE>
Should be absolutely fine SINCE Competition Clutch also sells flywheels and they are aluminum SO they are compatible sir
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (Boostfed.com)
Any idea how much the increse in pedal feel is? Daily Driving?
Does Competition clutch warranty springs coming out of the hub?
The main reason for getting this clutch is so that it lasts longer......I know that it will laugh at my kit...
Jon
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Does Competition clutch warranty springs coming out of the hub?
The main reason for getting this clutch is so that it lasts longer......I know that it will laugh at my kit...
Jon
Modified by shadow103rd at 9:49 PM 3/13/2005
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (Boostfed.com)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostfed.com »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Should be absolutely fine SINCE Competition Clutch also sells flywheels and they are aluminum SO they are compatible sir </TD></TR></TABLE>
they are compatible, hell, all flywheels are compatible. its the fact that these wear the clamping surface faster
Should be absolutely fine SINCE Competition Clutch also sells flywheels and they are aluminum SO they are compatible sir </TD></TR></TABLE>
they are compatible, hell, all flywheels are compatible. its the fact that these wear the clamping surface faster
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (shadow103rd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shadow103rd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any idea how much the increse in pedal feel is? Daily Driving?
Does Competition clutch warranty springs coming out of the hub?
The main reason for getting this clutch is so that it lasts longer......I know that it will laugh at my kit...
Jon</TD></TR></TABLE>
Pedal feel is soft close to stock sir. Defintaley warrantied check website
Does Competition clutch warranty springs coming out of the hub?
The main reason for getting this clutch is so that it lasts longer......I know that it will laugh at my kit...
Jon</TD></TR></TABLE>
Pedal feel is soft close to stock sir. Defintaley warrantied check website
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (wantboost)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wantboost »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
they are compatible, hell, all flywheels are compatible. its the fact that these wear the clamping surface faster</TD></TR></TABLE>
How many miles will I go before I need a new flywheel? any estimates?
they are compatible, hell, all flywheels are compatible. its the fact that these wear the clamping surface faster</TD></TR></TABLE>
How many miles will I go before I need a new flywheel? any estimates?
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (shadow103rd)
Check into Clutch Specialties clutch too before you make a decision. They make an awsome 6 puck clutch for the price. Thats what i have run on my turbo D. Ive run on the clutch for about a year and half and it still grabs like the first week i put it in. The CS clutch uses miba friction pads, which according to the very knowledgable ROCKET, they give less wear and chatter on the flywheel.
If your gonna be driving it hard, which it sounds like you are, i would recommend going with an unsprung hub. I drive my car 30miles to work each way, five days a week, its bearable.
also... i don't think that 6 puck clutches blow trannies in MOST cases, poor driving technique does.
If your gonna be driving it hard, which it sounds like you are, i would recommend going with an unsprung hub. I drive my car 30miles to work each way, five days a week, its bearable.
also... i don't think that 6 puck clutches blow trannies in MOST cases, poor driving technique does.
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (Boostfed.com)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostfed.com »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Should be absolutely fine SINCE Competition Clutch also sells flywheels and they are aluminum SO they are compatible sir </TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't aluminium flywheels have a STEEL mating surface? Maybe it's just me....
Don't aluminium flywheels have a STEEL mating surface? Maybe it's just me....
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (Dr Pooface)
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Don't aluminium flywheels have a STEEL mating surface? Maybe it's just me....</TD></TR></TABLE>
You are absolutely correct!!! All the manufacturers who make an Aluminum flywheel have steel mating surfaces from what I have seen.
Don't aluminium flywheels have a STEEL mating surface? Maybe it's just me....</TD></TR></TABLE>
You are absolutely correct!!! All the manufacturers who make an Aluminum flywheel have steel mating surfaces from what I have seen.
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (Boostfed.com)
Well the Clutch is in.....Once I break it in I will probably be doing a good review about it.
Ill let you all know in a 1000 miles
Jon
Ill let you all know in a 1000 miles
Jon
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Re: Ironman Strip Series 1680 clutc....Got ?'s... (m R g S r)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by m R g S r »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check out some action clutches. . .i have the 2md and love it </TD></TR></TABLE>
I run the 2MS..
I run the 2MS..
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by platinum00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I run the 2MS.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
didn't u have issues with the 2ms? there was a thread a while back with a complaint about them
didn't u have issues with the 2ms? there was a thread a while back with a complaint about them