Oh God, the aftermath (when launching goes wrong)

[Drummerboy]

Just got the lude running right after 4 months. Just finished my 500 mile break in period on my new clutch/pressure plate/flywheel. Launched at 3.5k, then it felt like I missed 2nd, so I tried again and it "popped" into 2nd. Tried to go into 3rd and realized I was locked out of every gear. I coasted to a parking lot to collect my thoughts. I later had to drive an hour to a friends house all in 2nd (had to start the car in gear)so I could use his garage to figure it out.

I replaced my Clutch Master Cylinder (under warranty), Slave Cylinder (under warranty) and bled twice. Still no change. I checked the clutch release fork, didn't appear bent. So I bit the bullet and pulled the tranny again. Lesson learned.

Thankfully, everything was contained between the pressure plate and the flywheel, so no MAJOR damage. Notice the sheered dowl rods and trashed pilot bearing. And remember, all parts had about 600 miles on them. FML.
reps would cheer me up:(

[LokiSays]

Damn that sucks dude.

[EL42]

hmmm

[manilikecars]

go big or go home

[Franco Tirador]

that f is sothing else, people under estimate it..... but it can do damage.....

[K24cb7coupe]

damn, what clutch kit and flywheel were you using??

[Evil Goat]

damn, what clutch kit and flywheel were you using??

x2...that some exedy ebay shit?

[Nerdsrock22]

Norma Jean reference or no?

[S2KJD]

reps would cheer me up:(

this made me laugh!

[EmminoDaGreat]

Looks like a competition, but Im just saying that bc of the black pressure plate. lol.

[punkr6]

was this a straight dry launch, and did you pre-load it or just dump it a 3500 ? looks like a bit more then 3500...

[Drummerboy]

x2...that some exedy ebay shit?

F1, yeah... I've never had any problems out of any ebay part until now. I learned a $300 lesson.


Norma Jean reference or no?

Reps to you sir!

Memphis will be laid to waste was the first breakdown I learned on the drums. :D

[EmminoDaGreat]

ebay ftl.

[Drummerboy]

was this a straight dry launch, and did you pre-load it or just dump it a 3500 ? looks like a bit more then 3500...

hmmm, I'm lost in your efficient use of lingo. But if you're asking if I just dumped or let it roll a bit, the later.

[Drummerboy]

ebay ftl.


So I see. :(

My mindset is, at least it broke when I actually have the money to fix it. So I'll be going with a Comp stage 3 or 4- Clutch/pressure plate/flywheel.

It's just money, right?

[Evil Goat]

geez...for $300 you could have put a CC in there...that sucks, ebay + performance parts = lol

[e30pwr]

so this is who was on the phone with tim when he was asking about CC. damn man, that blows! at least its all still under warranty???

[Nemesis]

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lol sorry had to, that sucks.

[CHADbee]

ouch.....didnt we shoot PM's back and forth about ebay clutches?

[Nemesis]

* mental note, no ebay clutches + no asking for install for 200 bucks *

[stubbyda91]

It looks like you Murderotica'd that clutch! :lmfao:

sorry for the pun just going with your Norma jean theme.

cause i love me some Norma Jean!

[Drummerboy]

ouch.....didnt we shoot PM's back and forth about ebay clutches?

haha, yeah. My dad was like "call that guy you know and get a clutch". I had to explain that you don't work there anymore though. but I sent them a message on their website about getting a kit.

[CHADbee]

haha, yeah. My dad was like "call that guy you know and get a clutch". I had to explain that you don't work there anymore though. but I sent them a message on their website about getting a kit.

ok i was making sure that was you.

you know what i want to say.....but im not gonna kick your while your down lol

[Drummerboy]

ok i was making sure that was you.

you know what i want to say.....but im not gonna kick your while your down lol

you told me to sew?

lol, I was pinching pennies. Now I actually have the money for CC.

[CHADbee]

you told me to sew?

lol, I was pinching pennies. Now I actually have the money for CC.

lol :cheers:

they are hit or miss....your was a miss for sure.

[Drummerboy]

lol :cheers:

they are hit or miss....your was a miss for sure.


haha, apparently so. Looks like the lude will be down for a little while longer.

[dariolombia]

holy titties. ouch

[Tree]

damn, thats like two in the past two years.

[JITB]

http://www.yellowbot.com/specialty-clutch-svc-atlanta-ga.html


go to Specialty CLutch in Atlanta, great prices, and they can custom make one for what you need! and the prices are amazing too! alot of folks go there in Atlanta.. they have been around for years!

[swollix]

Why were you launching a Prelude?

[d00d]

ebay=evillll

[Drummerboy]

Why were you launching a Prelude?


Because my dick isn't small enough for me to buy a Vette yet.:gay:

Just kidding. I guess because it's all I have. And because I was messing with my launch control.

[Genji-Sama]

Lol, what'd you do try to dump it at 7k. It's in 3 clean pieces, you get reps, but that won't fix your clutch

[Mantooth]

I launched my sti 100s of times on the oem clutch.


How in the hell did you do this?

AWESOME.:lmfao:

[Sunkenkarma]

I thought Hondas were reliable.....Lulz, wait till you get a AWD car to launch, lesson learnt.

[speedminded]

Wow that's impressive lol! So the flywheel is ok, it's just the pressure plate that broke?

[EJdm]

wow thats one F-up pressure plate/clutch....3500 does damage like that im scare to launch then lol...i was launched at 5000 with my Z6 with stock clutch...anywase gl with your new set...

[Fastlife Mag]

What kind of warranty do you have that still covers a car that's more than 10 yrs old? On a modded car none the less.

[speedminded]

What kind of warranty do you have that still covers a car that's more than 10 yrs old? On a modded car none the less.What?

[JuStCrUzIn]

What kind of warranty do you have that still covers a car that's more than 10 yrs old? On a modded car none the less.


maybe they where talking about a warranty on the clutch.... not the car....

[JDMGRNAV6]

dude dnt feel bad, i changed a clutch 5 times till i figured out that it was slipping due to my clutch pedal being loose. luckily afterwards i had like four good clutches and pressure plates w/ 500 miles on them... lifes a bitch then you die

[FriskyWalrus]

jordan, you've officially beaten my clutch. or at least what was left of it. at least you still have the S10 to daily

[DVSRX-7]

That's what happens when you buy ebay shit. Sometimes it's best to buy the good stuff for a reason. Exterior parts are a different story, but never compromise on safety and a good product.

[Mantooth]

That's what happens when you buy ebay shit. Sometimes it's best to buy the good stuff for a reason. Exterior parts are a different story, but never compromise on safety and a good product.No.

[DeeAOne]

damn dude ive never seen anything like that in my life.

i just bought an ebay clutch too...lol.

[punkr6]

http://www.yellowbot.com/specialty-clutch-svc-atlanta-ga.html


go to Specialty CLutch in Atlanta, great prices, and they can custom make one for what you need! and the prices are amazing too! alot of folks go there in Atlanta.. they have been around for years!
X2, I've used them a lot, with great results...

Why were you launching a Prelude?

THIS...

[Drummerboy]

Lol, what'd you do try to dump it at 7k. It's in 3 clean pieces, you get reps, but that won't fix your clutch

No, but scholarship money will. :goodjob: it's one of the perks of graduating valedictorian from highschool.


I thought Hondas were reliable.....Lulz, wait till you get a AWD car to launch, lesson learnt.

lol, you're right. AWD is where it's at. After riding in Randal's (remanhart) subbie, I plan on getting one after college. And I've never claimed the lude was reliable, its fun, but not reliable. lol.


Wow that's impressive lol! So the flywheel is ok, it's just the pressure plate that broke?

If I would have towed it to my friends garage, it would just be the pressure plate, but I had to drive an hour in 2nd gear at 4k rpm. That threw the dowl rods and peices of the pressure plate around in the tranny and scared up my flywheel and cracked my clutch disc. So I'm going with a lighter flywheel and a CC stage 3 or 4 clutch/pressure plate.


What kind of warranty do you have that still covers a car that's more than 10 yrs old? On a modded car none the less.

Clutch warranty for 12 months or 12k miles on "defects". Is being built like crap a defect? I hope so. Even if I just get it replaced, I can sell it and make some of my money back.


dude dnt feel bad, i changed a clutch 5 times till i figured out that it was slipping due to my clutch pedal being loose. luckily afterwards i had like four good clutches and pressure plates w/ 500 miles on them... lifes a bitch then you die

wow, lol. I bled and adjusted my clutch pedal like 5 times trying to avoid dropping my tranny.


jordan, you've officially beaten my clutch. or at least what was left of it. at least you still have the S10 to daily

yeah, and I ALMOST sold it to make $400 more than I paid. I'm glad I didn't now.


That's what happens when you buy ebay shit. Sometimes it's best to buy the good stuff for a reason. Exterior parts are a different story, but never compromise on safety and a good product.

I rarely buy ebay knockoff stuff. But I do use ebay ALOT to buy namebrand, used/new stuff. I got all my emanage harnesses from ebay, my fogs/bezels, my gauges and gauge pod, my shiftknob, etc.

The only actual knockoff stuff I've bought there was my BOV (which is not leaking like my turbonetics raptor did) and my obx front tie bar.


damn dude ive never seen anything like that in my life.

i just bought an ebay clutch too...lol.

lol, be careful. this was an F1. I've used another brand called like, XTD or something like that and it did started slipping at 6k miles.

When it comes to think like clutches, I'll be going with name brand now.

[LIKEG6]

Damn that sucks dude. A buddy of mine got one of those clutches i think so hopefully his doesn't do the same thing.

Norma Jean FTMFW though.

Reps for you.

[Drummerboy]

Damn that sucks dude. A buddy of mine got one of those clutches i think so hopefully his doesn't do the same thing.

Norma Jean FTMFW though.

Reps for you.

Yes sirrrr:goodjob:

I was just listening to Vanna/parkway drive/symphony in peril/for today/war of ages trying to destress after a midterm. Nothing like a good breakdown.

[alpine_aw11]

Norma Jean reference or no?

I was wondering that myself....

That blows though. I guess try a better clutch next time lol.

[marcos713]

* mental note, no ebay clutches + no asking for install for 200 bucks *

lol just what i was thinking:rolleyes:...This guy named Randy made my stage2 6puck sprung clutch and re-surfaced my flywheel. I used to launch my car at about 3500-4k with no problems or slippage. still grabs as hard as when i first got it. heard he makes clutchs for Lethal but im not sure how true that is. pm me if you want info

[Drummerboy]

I'm on the phone with specialty clutch. I think the lady fell asleep on the phone! I can hear her breathing but she won't respond.

[white92lude]

dude this suckkssss... at least it was the tranny tho!

[Drummerboy]

I'm going to put in my Stage 4 Comp clutch and ultra light flywheel today!

[redneckhatch]

damn that really sucks

[Nismo]

geez...for $300 you could have put a CC in there...that sucks, ebay + performance parts = lol

And that hunk of shit would have broken also

[Nismo]

I'm going to put in my Stage 4 Comp clutch and ultra light flywheel today!

Thats just a bad decision

[Drummerboy]

Thats just a bad decision


last CC I had lasted 3 years :goodjob:

[Brian*]

Ebay...?

[LeX]

My 510 has an XTD stage 3 clutch. The clutch is just fine for me but I don't drive crazy or do launches on it