pani_k

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Hi guys,

Going to Santa Pod on Sunday but here's the thing: I don't know whether to have or go or not myself because my car has just had a brand new clutch fitted and I've done 300 miles on it since. the first 150 or so I took easy. Now I rev through the whole range and I'm not aggressive on the changes. The thing is I don't know whether I should take it to do a 1/4 mile, don't really want to launch it. Will it be OK? I probably will have done about 400miles on it before I get to the Pod.

Cheers!!

yappstar

if you dont want to launch it dont take it up the strip.

That said, I would, but I have no mechanical sympathy

Umi

if i was you i would not take the risk as then you would have to spend and wait more for the car to get fixed, but its up 2 you

pani_k

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I was sort of hoping if people knew when you can have the green light to launch/really give it the beans for one run. I have driven the car hard recently, but never launched it. Wondering if anyone knows if it is OK to do so.

3i_gaz

yeah just go for it

penguin

To be honest i have never heard of taking it easy on a new clutch.
Never had any problems as far as i can remember.

pa_sjo

You haven't detailed what kind of clutch it is as it makes a difference?

If you're not going to launch it properly, whatever, then there's not really much point in taking it on the strip

pani_k

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Oh OK,

1.8 Zetec. IB5 Box, Standard genuine Ford clutch. Brand New. HTH

G420 DEL

just let it rip! will be fine.

AlexF

It should be run-in by now...

but remember they are not designed to be launched! If you can afford to replace the clutch again then go for it if not then dont - simples

RichieST

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As above, I have never heard of anyone 'running in' a new clutch, if it were me then I would definately be doing it!

pani_k

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Ok thanks guys!

I don't launch hard anyway because I'm a big girl when it comes to launching

RichieST

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Smash the limiter and drop the clutch


It'll be fine

saphycozzie-adz

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go for it dude.

Westy

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I wouldnt bother to be honest... wheres the fun in running a little 1.8l down the strip?

RichieST

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Because not all of us can afford 400+bhp monsters, and still want the fun and experience of doing it perhaps?

Westy

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each to there own I guess.

just makes it boring for spectators having to wait half an hour till they cross the line...

AlexF

Then don't watch Westy - simples!


You need to run in any clutch. Running in is where two surfaces mate - Your flywheel is old and likely to have a particular wear pattern from previous use. The Friction plate is obviously going to have high and low spots and the pressure plate is simply a machined surface.

BMW for M-power cars recommend something like 1200 gear changes before applying more than 50% throttle.

Alex

blacky.

if its fwd then just go for it as if you give to much it will spin to little & it will bog down