Oh God, the aftermath (when launching goes wrong)

**Drummerboy** · 03-03-2010, 01:00 AM

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** · 03-03-2010, 01:07 AM

Damn that sucks dude.

**EL42** · 03-03-2010, 01:25 AM

hmmm

**manilikecars** · 03-03-2010, 01:32 AM

go big or go home

**Franco Tirador** · 03-03-2010, 01:36 AM

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

**K24cb7coupe** · 03-03-2010, 04:41 AM

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

**Evil Goat** · 03-03-2010, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by K24cb7coupe

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

x2...that some exedy ebay shit?

**Nerdsrock22** · 03-03-2010, 09:06 AM

Norma Jean reference or no?

**Drummerboy** · 03-03-2010, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Evil Goat

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.

Originally Posted by Nerdsrock22

Norma Jean reference or no?

Reps to you sir!

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

**alpine_aw11** · 03-04-2010, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by Nerdsrock22

Norma Jean reference or no?

I was wondering that myself....

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

**S2KJD** · 03-03-2010, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Drummerboy

reps would cheer me up

this made me laugh!

**EmminoDaGreat** · 03-03-2010, 09:12 AM

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

**punkr6** · 03-03-2010, 09:13 AM

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** · 03-03-2010, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by 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...

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.

**EmminoDaGreat** · 03-03-2010, 09:16 AM

ebay ftl.

**Drummerboy** · 03-03-2010, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by EmminoDaGreat

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** · 03-03-2010, 09:50 AM

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

**Nismo** · 03-09-2010, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Evil Goat

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

**e30pwr** · 03-03-2010, 12:51 PM

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** · 03-03-2010, 12:55 PM

TOON SOON JUNIOR

lol sorry had to, that sucks.

**CHADbee** · 03-03-2010, 01:02 PM

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

**Drummerboy** · 03-03-2010, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by CH@Dbee

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** · 03-03-2010, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Drummerboy

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** · 03-03-2010, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by CH@Dbee

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** · 03-03-2010, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Drummerboy

you told me to sew?

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

lol

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

**Nemesis** · 03-03-2010, 01:07 PM

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

**stubbyda91** · 03-03-2010, 01:22 PM

It looks like you Murderotica'd that clutch!

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

cause i love me some Norma Jean!

**dariolombia** · 03-03-2010, 07:29 PM

holy titties. ouch

**Tree** · 03-03-2010, 07:30 PM

damn, thats like two in the past two years.

**JITB** · 03-03-2010, 07:41 PM

http://www.yellowbot.com/specialty-c...tlanta-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** · 03-03-2010, 08:51 PM

Why were you launching a Prelude?

**Drummerboy** · 03-03-2010, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by swollix

Why were you launching a Prelude?

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

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

**punkr6** · 03-04-2010, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by JITB

http://www.yellowbot.com/specialty-c...tlanta-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...

Originally Posted by swollix

Why were you launching a Prelude?

THIS...

**d00d** · 03-03-2010, 09:12 PM

ebay=evillll

**Genji-Sama** · 03-03-2010, 10:44 PM

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** · 03-03-2010, 10:53 PM

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

How in the hell did you do this?

AWESOME.

**Sunkenkarma** · 03-03-2010, 11:00 PM

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

**speedminded** · 03-03-2010, 11:10 PM

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

**marcos713** · 03-05-2010, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Nemesis

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

lol just what i was thinking

...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

**EJdm** · 03-03-2010, 11:19 PM

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...

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