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Old 09-12-2009, 07:06 PM
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I agree, I'm just saying that for it to get hot enough to weld, a mechanical failure is unlikely unless somthing let go in the pressure plate. The clutch HAD to slip to create heat.
I have no idea how the warranty decisions go for clutch companys, on when to say its a customer related failure or mechanical type failure. I've had a few come in welded and the customers didnt receive full compensation on the product.
 

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Old 09-12-2009, 07:08 PM
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no fib im not lying i have told you everything i have done most of those 800 miles was with major boost leaks that i just now figured out so i was putting down even less power i just rebuilt the engine also and havent wanted to do any brnouts for a while just becuase its new and i dont want to mess up an engine that i just spent a lot of time and money on. like i said it was only a very sort burnout and it was in a low gear (2nd) besides the whole reason i bought a performance clutch was so i could play with it without burning through it
 
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Old 09-12-2009, 07:10 PM
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I see Dan is viewing the thread, Maybe he'll give some input on this!
 
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Old 09-12-2009, 07:10 PM
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I'll agree on the slippage, if I were valair I'd warranty it once, if it happens again then i'd be hesitant to honor my warranty, I'll always give people a second chance, a third though, that's harder to come by
 
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Old 09-12-2009, 09:29 PM
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my phone just died...So it's warped not welded?
 
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Old 09-12-2009, 09:51 PM
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it was definately welded
 
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Old 09-12-2009, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mysterync
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As for your clutch problems, You got it to hot, it "welded" the disc and pressure plate or disc and flywheel together. When you take it apart, you'll find one of the two if not both stuck together..A hammer will take good care of it. Or just drop it on the floor, it'll come apart. Not standing up for one clutch maker or another but it wasnt really the clutches problem, your essentially doing a boosted launch on a single disc. Creates alot of heat and friction. It's bound to happen.
why 12 button over 6? the 6 buttons shift smoother than the 12 for a DD
 
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Old 09-13-2009, 01:49 AM
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Hope you didn't buy that at East Coast Diesel...
With the shop now closed permantly you will have to deal with the manufacturer direct.
Single disc's are not going to respond to abuse very favorably so whoever told you a single would handle it(power and abuse)is also at fault.
 
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no i didnt buy it at east coast
 
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This is why I always tell my customers if there going to do boosted launchs they need to get a DD clutch. Singles just cant take the abuse or heat no matter who built the clutch.
 


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