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Old May 3, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Angry VIDEO - my clutch failure

I went to the track last yesterday to meet up with some local Rx-7s. My first run was against a turbo Supra. After the burnout my car wouldn't go into gear. Here is what I found when I took the tranny out this morning. Do you think ACT will warranty the clutch? I think they should...

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Old May 3, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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wow thats ******* gay, it was only on for 4 months??
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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whats the hp number? 450? if so, there you go!

peace
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Yeah, the car makes about 350 rear wheel horse on the pump gas 12 psi boost I run on the street. The most it made was 454 @ 20 psi on 112 octane, but I barely ever turn it up that high. So it really sucks that the clutch failed after less than 5 months and before 5k miles. It's my true and only daily driver, I'm not an abuser. I really think ACT should warranty it.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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do they warrenty their clutches?
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I don't know, I guess I'll find out next week. Not a big deal but a premature failure this soon makes me wonder.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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gea, you should find out, because that seems too soon for it to fail..
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Well now I'm not 100% sure what brand it is (was). I think I was told it was an ACT, but someone in another thread said it doesn't look like it. I'll find out but in any case a REAL clucth is going back in. I absoultely HATE mickey mouse clutches.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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If they do have a warranty it would certainly be void in the case of a burnout.

Not a lot of companies guarantee their products against deliberate damage
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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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Not a big deal about the warranty, I know it's a wear part and was also used hard. But as far as the burnout these "race" clutches are supposed to be made for that type of use. Oh, well I'll just replace it with a stronger one and try not to burn it up.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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got the same clutch on my car.

act will warranty the peice for 90 days. Any misuse or abuse will void the warranty. Tell them you were not drag racing and they might help you.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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gl with the new clutch meng
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Thank you. Actually it's an EXEDY STAGE 2 clutch, not ACT.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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...that sucks, sorry to hear bro. I having a wierd *** problem with mine. Will only slip when i power shift 3rd to 4th gear....no idea whats wrong with it.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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I've had some clutches that only slipped on a hard 3-4 shift. I think the car makes more horsepower in 3rd and 4th, it may just be a sign of a weak clutch.
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