Act clutch and flywheel rough
08-25-2013, 03:34 PM
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Act clutch and flywheel rough
Ok, so after doing much research I read and was informed that the ACT clutch and ACT Streetlite flywheel has smooth engagement, especially when paired with the group n tranny mount. So I did all those things and engagement is still rough. Why is this? In 1st and 2nd gear it is pretty rough engagement. I was told by the mechanic who did it that it was vibrations from the tyranny mount. Is this right? If I switch back to the stock mount will it be SMOOTH engagement like I thought it would be originally? This sucks because I spent about 500-600 more to get a smooth setup, and its not smooth!
I have a 2004 wrx sedan 5sp
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I have a 2004 wrx sedan 5sp
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08-25-2013, 03:55 PM
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ACT clutches are hit or miss. Who did you buy it from? ACT does not do warranty replacements unless you bought them from a high volume ACT dealer.
Or
Have you used a comparable LW flywheel in this car previously?
Or
Have you used a comparable LW flywheel in this car previously?
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08-25-2013, 07:35 PM
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I used Speed Element in San Jose. Hot or miss?? That sucks! I had a spec six puck with some aftermarket flywheel (not sure which) I bought the car at an auction.
08-26-2013, 07:33 PM
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That makes no sense at all.....
08-26-2013, 07:40 PM
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That doesn't help, but I don't see it being a massive difference. Is the clutch broken in?
No, only have 150 miles on it.
That makes no sense at all....
It's what their website says and my car has a lot of aftermarket parts with a safety tune, rides rough. I'm waiting to get it tuned until my clutch is broken in. I'm going to GST Motorsports.
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08-27-2013, 08:26 PM
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Again it's hit or miss (per Andrewtech, which is why they don't like selling them anymore). My current street disk is intolerable. It grabs like a 4-puck. My last one was perfect and smooth.
08-27-2013, 09:32 PM
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If yours suck call ACT!
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