Anyone else have a SERIOUS vibration after installing a star spec clutch?

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Aug 9, 2003 | 10:12 PM

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sikz28

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That is what I would call chatter! My carbon fiber stage 3 does the same thing I just let out the clutch fast.What gear do you have when I had 3.42's it was really bad. Went to 4.10's and that helped it out alot gets the car moving faster and you dont have to slip it as much.

I have the stock 3.42's. No matter what anyone calls it, it shouldn't be there. Not this severe anyway.

Aug 10, 2003 | 07:10 AM

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Zepp

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I have the same clutch. You need to drive it like you stole it. You can not baby it like your original factory clutch. This clutch is made for racing and does not like to be feathered. However, if you give it a little more gas than usual and let it out a little faster, it should be fine. It takes a little getting used to.

Mine got a lot better after about 500 miles of normal city driving. Also, you need to break it in so go easy for 400-500 miles.

Hang in there, it should get better with more mileage on it.

Aug 11, 2003 | 05:03 PM

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95 Z/28 LT1

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Originally posted by sikz28
No, it only happens as the clutch is engaging. once I am in gear and my foot is off the pedal everything is normal.

Yeah, that's chatter. I was under the impression that the vibration was present with the clutch fully engaged. It should go away after the clutch gets seated in really good.

Aug 11, 2003 | 06:00 PM

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gb95zconv

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Originally posted by sikz28
I have the stock 3.42's. No matter what anyone calls it, it shouldn't be there. Not this severe anyway.

It will be worse if all the friction surfaces were not cleaned real good with break cleaner during the install....at any rate it should get better but will never feel as buttery as the stocker....it will grab like a mother though at the track

Aug 11, 2003 | 06:45 PM

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PUGHBOY

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300 miles now on my stage3 Carbon and resurfaced stock flywheel and it is starting to get a little better. I just rev a little higher and let off the clutch a little faster and its okay as long as I dont get in a traffic jam. Thats a nightmare. But I knew it would be like that when I bought it. Cause when its time to play I dont have to worry bout my clutch.

Aug 11, 2003 | 08:24 PM

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InjectedSS

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please

your lil clutch is NOTHING! try running the stage 5 on the street and then come talk to me

ugh my **** chatters like no ones business

i think im gonna have to get rid of it, its soo bad

Aug 12, 2003 | 02:46 PM

#22

GEES97TA

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I have the Stage 2 kEVLAR DISC and i love it, Yes it has a little chatter but at least i know it will hold ,The funny thing is the more you drive it the better it grabs.And i made close to 400 rwhp with that clutch so i think its pretty good..It will get better just do a little stop and go driving with it and Dont slip it to much you might glaze it

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Aug 12, 2003 | 03:53 PM

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FireAm94

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My SPEC stage 3 Ceramic isn't that bad....cept for reverse. I only have about 20 miles on the break-in too...if it gets a slight bit better...as i'm sure it will...no problemo. Heck...it's very drivable even like it is...no problems in heavy traffic here.

Joe