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Old 10-01-2002, 04:38 PM
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Ive driven 18 miles on my newly installed ITR tranny, exedy clutch, and toda flywheel. The car feels soooooo much quicker. At least as far as I can tell up to 5k. Almost $2k in mods and I have to drive like a 90year old. This is my version of purgatory hell. Oh well, in 482 miles I will be able to drive it like I stole it. I need a hug.


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Old 10-01-2002, 04:42 PM
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I drove for about 750 mile only up to 4k on my b20vtec. That was HELL. After that I couldn't take it and popped the cherry. But I still didn't drive it really hard until a 1000 miles.
Old 10-01-2002, 04:48 PM
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Gosh, I wonder what the racers do...
Old 10-01-2002, 04:51 PM
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Never mind; found the answer...

13. Do ACT clutches require a break in period?

For organic street discs “00 and SS” we recommend breaking in the clutch for 200-300 miles with mild engagement such as stop and go city driving prior to racing or spirited driving. ACT race discs usually only require a few hard slips to lap in the surfaces prior to normal driving or racing.
Old 10-01-2002, 05:11 PM
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I got like 320 miles to go...breaking in my new clutch...
Old 10-01-2002, 07:32 PM
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I got about 50K on my clutch, and I work the crap out of it everyday!
Old 10-01-2002, 07:43 PM
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when i got my car i didnt even know what the hell break in was.....8k rpm with 60 miles haha
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when i got my car i didnt even know what the hell break in was.....8k rpm with 60 miles haha
I know some people that are like that. I feel sad for the car.
Old 10-01-2002, 08:04 PM
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i was like that but i learned.....i treat it with a little more respect...when i got my car i didnt even know what vtec was i just wanted to hit it though haha dumb kids....when kids attack
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I just drove to the store, 479 left.
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