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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Default New clutch/flywheel breakin period?

I was told 500 miles, however I wanna race at the track on may 31st. Dont think ill quite make 500 miles in 2 weeks, any advice/experience/badstories on not waiting the full 500 breakin period? thanks. car specs in signature needs to be added- eclutchmaster six puck stage 2 with ACT prolite flyweheel.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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wait the 500 miles...i know brand new cars are 1000 i would actually wait that....just do some random unnessecary driving to get the mileage up....lol....easiest way
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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The mileage has to be city driving, not highway cruising. I think whats most important is getting the clutch material warm then letting it cool naturally. Its like breaking in brake pads.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by uberEFtuner
The mileage has to be city driving, not highway cruising. I think whats most important is getting the clutch material warm then letting it cool naturally. Its like breaking in brake pads.
thats what i figured i would have to put 500 city miles on it. thanks for the info so far.
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