brand new clutch i installed 2 weeks ago, its been down since satuday of last weekend.. Here are some pics, What do you think.. defective? ( note: was broken in -or trying to- never raced or got onto it.)

 

Where did you buy that?

 

advance auto parts

 

If I were you, I would take that back and demand they give you a new one, along with some store credit or something. How the heck does one fall apart like that under non-destructive, gentle driving?

They owe you a new one, bottom line.

 

What brand clutch is it?

 

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+1

looking at it it does look defective I see no nasty wear on the clutch parts.. it just came apart

 

its called Perfection Clutch from the makes of Zoom... there website is http://www.perfectionclutch.com

 

Sounds like even after 80 years of existence, they still don't have enough R&D to produce a halfway decent clutch...

 

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That's a reputable company. I would contact them direclty if your local store is unwilling to help.

I believe they are made by Borg Warner.

Anyways, yeah, that's definately a defect.

 

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Question, not to place faults or anything yet but how did you break it in? where was it installed? What kind of shape is your tranny in? How many miles?

It looks like a fine clutch I mean it looks new other then being in 2 parts...

I've heard some people having luck with Zoom parts so I wouldn't jump on you or the maker yet.. that part is 95% asumption a defect though.

 

I didnt go over 3k rpm... i genetly drove it around for about 3 days. I installed it, and i have a brand new rebuilt 4sp tranny. So it rules that out. I just had it rebuilt a couple weekends ago. I know how to drive a stick so its not newb error. I think i put almost 100 miles on that clutch. I think its just a defect. Im going to get it replaced today. Ill post back

 

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okie dokie, you'd be shocked to know how many ppl have a dying tranny redline it with 3 miles on it and blame the clutch though

Good luck as I'm going to say as I guessed before thats a bad part.

 

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I've never been able to sucessfully break in a clutch like I'm supposed to. I'm too impatient. lol

Last clutch I installed was an ACT XTSS, I got two miles down the road and couldn't help but do a 12psi pull to redline. lol The clutch is holding fine though, takes a beating and grabs like a ****.

 

They looked at it and there eyes got big, it was real funny. They gave me a Defective Exchange.

 

you should try daikin exedy they are pretty good

 

installation error?

 

hahah yeah actuly i have a daikin clutch kit sitting right next to me for my crx. i need to get it installed some day hah oh well

 

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Well you got lucky, most places would say it was driver neglect.

 

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I asked the guys at one of our stores (we sell borg warner as well) and they said it is definately a defect and the store should take it back no questions asked.

Sounds like they did the right thing.

 

My friend had a spec clutch that the pressure plate broke apart kinda like that all the metal tab things that hold the friction surface to the outer part broke off...

 

i had that same thing happen to me, but i had a differnt brand.

 

thats why i buy my clutches off ebay

 

I wish I knew where the pics of my cobra clutch went...


imagine that... only take the disc and shatter it.

 

Damn...

 

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Well you got lucky, most places would say it was driver neglect. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Very true, glad to hear its fixed

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imagine that... only take the disc and shatter it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I've killed more King Cobras then you have years on this earth

You also could be a supercential*

*someone who is a 110 or older.