'Official SAN ANTONIO thread'
03-21-2014, 06:42 PM
#2481
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
I know; I'm hoping for the best...clutch delivery changed to tomorrow 
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Got my free pair of 6k morimotos in today though with free two day shipping
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how you might ask?...stupid ass retrofit source messed up my order never received my item; taking showed no activity;wouldn't respond to my emails so I was forced to leave negative feedback
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"Never received item; bogus tracking #; seller wouldn't return msgs" lol...
went to PayPal they gave me my refund; not too long after got a message from retrofit source saying they were sorry it got lost in the mail.."if I would consider revising my feedback then they would send me out a new pair ASAP free of charge"...
So feedback revised two days later (today) received... things were like $50 
...
...Got my free pair of 6k morimotos in today though with free two day shipping
..how you might ask?...stupid ass retrofit source messed up my order never received my item; taking showed no activity;wouldn't respond to my emails so I was forced to leave negative feedback
..."Never received item; bogus tracking #; seller wouldn't return msgs" lol...
went to PayPal they gave me my refund; not too long after got a message from retrofit source saying they were sorry it got lost in the mail.."if I would consider revising my feedback then they would send me out a new pair ASAP free of charge"...
So feedback revised two days later (today) received
... things were like $50 ...
03-23-2014, 12:21 PM
#2482
03-24-2014, 03:22 PM
#2488
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
not denying it lol... just figured he had work today &wouldnt have wanted him to drive across town later when he got off..
think i got it though but messed up my passanger motor mount by not supporting my engine properly so gotta buy a new one 
thing thats kinda bs is houston acura wants like $60 & our SA monopoly stealership wants $95...bastards...said "NO WAY we cant match that"
think i got it though but messed up my passanger motor mount by not supporting my engine properly
so gotta buy a new one thing thats kinda bs is houston acura wants like $60 & our SA monopoly stealership wants $95...bastards...said "NO WAY we cant match that"
03-24-2014, 08:54 PM
#2491
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
still cant figure out my clutch line problem?...i believe all the air is out but pedal pressure is still too soft... had it driving earlier not cant shift from park again just need a little more pressure in the line?...
slave should still be good...
slave should still be good...
03-25-2014, 07:47 AM
#2493
Touge Chaser
You replaced your clutch with an OEM one? Bleed again, if the problem persists then you might need a new slave. Make sure there is no leaks at the conectors . Also check that clutch assist system (not sure what it's called but I had one in the S2000 and I removed it. Maybe it's called the clutch delay valve?)
03-25-2014, 12:08 PM
#2494
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
Ya oem.... bleed & bleed I believe the air is gone & slave is good (possible bad slave but im pretty sure it's good) tldude txtd msgd me today saying to adjust pedal height & re-bleed...
03-26-2014, 07:50 PM
#2496
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
Thanks for the info. Well, I do not consider myself an expert driver by any means. However, I have been driving for a while, about 38 years and have 33 years experience driving M/T. Of the car's I've owned some have been M/T (1988 Accord 5SPD, 2003 Accord 5SPD, 2006 Acura TL 6SPD) and this one (2012) which I bought brand new May 2011. Never had clutch problems with any of those. You could be right, it could be that in three years I still haven't learned how to master the clutch in this car. (BTW, I don't ride the clutch, 
son.)
So maybe it isn't a clutch problem. Well, at least three Acura technicians have driven the car and they say it doesn't slip. Could be just in my head
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son.)So maybe it isn't a clutch problem. Well, at least three Acura technicians have driven the car and they say it doesn't slip. Could be just in my head
.2015 7spd M/T TLX-S
!!!...
03-27-2014, 08:31 AM
#2498
Just as I suspected!
glad it was covered under warranty and I knew you would have an easier time getting it covered.
the tech indicates that he sees heat scores on pressure plate and flywheel, this leads me to believe the driver is at fault.
Dont let any one drive your car!!!!!!
Adjust the way you drive to match the car! stupid Acura clutch being so hard to operate.
glad it was covered under warranty and I knew you would have an easier time getting it covered.
the tech indicates that he sees heat scores on pressure plate and flywheel, this leads me to believe the driver is at fault.
Dont let any one drive your car!!!!!!
Adjust the way you drive to match the car! stupid Acura clutch being so hard to operate.
03-27-2014, 10:18 AM
#2500
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
Just as I suspected!
glad it was covered under warranty and I knew you would have an easier time getting it covered.
the tech indicates that he sees heat scores on pressure plate and flywheel, this leads me to believe the driver is at fault.
Dont let any one drive your car!!!!!!
Adjust the way you drive to match the car! stupid Acura clutch being so hard to operate.
glad it was covered under warranty and I knew you would have an easier time getting it covered.
the tech indicates that he sees heat scores on pressure plate and flywheel, this leads me to believe the driver is at fault.
Dont let any one drive your car!!!!!!
Adjust the way you drive to match the car! stupid Acura clutch being so hard to operate.
03-28-2014, 02:05 PM
#2501
Instructor
03-28-2014, 02:27 PM
#2502
but hey, whatever works to help you sleep at night!!
if the spec stage 2 clutch and associated fly wheel gets rid of the dual mass fly wheel set up, it will be a superior set up only because you went back to a conventional clutch set up.
Not because the stage 2 is stiffer.
03-29-2014, 02:00 AM
#2503
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
just make sure you dont get on it anytime soon!...says alot of low mph city/traffic driving is the best way to break in the new clutch for at least a few hundred miles!...or else we could end up glazing & have to have it redone soon...once its broken in evenly were good...
been out of town for like 4 days just got back today... finally got the car running bought this $40 brake/clutch bleeder kit but dont think that was even the problem...raised the pedal & im good thanks Manuel & Dennis...think i tore up a motor mount though so whatever...car shifts good...
been out of town for like 4 days just got back today... finally got the car running bought this $40 brake/clutch bleeder kit but dont think that was even the problem...raised the pedal & im good thanks Manuel & Dennis...think i tore up a motor mount though so whatever...car shifts good...
03-31-2014, 08:45 AM
#2505
just make sure you dont get on it anytime soon!...says alot of low mph city/traffic driving is the best way to break in the new clutch for at least a few hundred miles!...or else we could end up glazing & have to have it redone soon...once its broken in evenly were good...
you DONT WANT HEAT SCORES!!! lol
best way would be to use common sense for a couple hundred miles, making sure you dont beat on it.
03-31-2014, 11:23 AM
#2506
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
Theres a potective coating that needs to be worn away first before any high stress or it will glaze...most people get a new clutch and get on it and have to replace it with an a few thousand miles they didn't let it break and its on even wear on the clutch disc...you can see pictures and videos of uneven clutch wear on a brand new disk it already slipping...
there's definitely a differencefof you dropping your new clutch and start hauling ass around down the road opposed to drop in your new clutch breaking it in and then put high stress to it...
I kind of learned all about clutches over the fat past few weeks...and when I see is about 10 mechanics are saying the same thing on a clutch install I think there may be some sort of truth to it don't you think?...most mechanics say that they're going to go out and put the miles on the clutch themselves because the customer is going to go to ruin it and blame them in a few weeks...
there's definitely a differencefof you dropping your new clutch and start hauling ass around down the road opposed to drop in your new clutch breaking it in and then put high stress to it...
I kind of learned all about clutches over the fat past few weeks...and when I see is about 10 mechanics are saying the same thing on a clutch install I think there may be some sort of truth to it don't you think?...most mechanics say that they're going to go out and put the miles on the clutch themselves because the customer is going to go to ruin it and blame them in a few weeks...
03-31-2014, 12:22 PM
#2507
Instructor
Theres a potective coating that needs to be worn away first before any high stress or it will glaze...most people get a new clutch and get on it and have to replace it with an a few thousand miles they didn't let it break and its on even wear on the clutch disc...you can see pictures and videos of uneven clutch wear on a brand new disk it already slipping...
there's definitely a differencefof you dropping your new clutch and start hauling ass around down the road opposed to drop in your new clutch breaking it in and then put high stress to it...
I kind of learned all about clutches over the fat past few weeks...and when I see is about 10 mechanics are saying the same thing on a clutch install I think there may be some sort of truth to it don't you think?...most mechanics say that they're going to go out and put the miles on the clutch themselves because the customer is going to go to ruin it and blame them in a few weeks...
there's definitely a differencefof you dropping your new clutch and start hauling ass around down the road opposed to drop in your new clutch breaking it in and then put high stress to it...
I kind of learned all about clutches over the fat past few weeks...and when I see is about 10 mechanics are saying the same thing on a clutch install I think there may be some sort of truth to it don't you think?...most mechanics say that they're going to go out and put the miles on the clutch themselves because the customer is going to go to ruin it and blame them in a few weeks...
03-31-2014, 12:37 PM
#2508
Instructor
I pulled this from another forum http://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-tra...reak-myth.html
Quote, "Break-in is all about seating/bedding the material. This is due to the fact that the disc surface will always have a bit of variance and because the outer edge of the disc will wear in faster than the inner edge (farther from the center-line of the assembly). If you do not seat the material the unit will not provide its maximum drivability, capacity, or durability. That being said, we suggest a 500 miles break-in because it allows the materials to seat fully before they are aggressively driven in all kits other than our stage 5. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks,
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The mileage suggested for break-in is relative to the typical amount of mileage required to fully seat the material. This mileage can vary dependent on the driving style of the individual user and as such is merely a generalized estimate that should cover the largest number of users possible. I hope this info helps. Let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks,"
__________________
J. Auvil
Sales and Tech Manager
SPEC, Inc.
800-828-4379 x.109
Jeremy@specclutch.com
Quote, "Break-in is all about seating/bedding the material. This is due to the fact that the disc surface will always have a bit of variance and because the outer edge of the disc will wear in faster than the inner edge (farther from the center-line of the assembly). If you do not seat the material the unit will not provide its maximum drivability, capacity, or durability. That being said, we suggest a 500 miles break-in because it allows the materials to seat fully before they are aggressively driven in all kits other than our stage 5. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks,
~~~
The mileage suggested for break-in is relative to the typical amount of mileage required to fully seat the material. This mileage can vary dependent on the driving style of the individual user and as such is merely a generalized estimate that should cover the largest number of users possible. I hope this info helps. Let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks,"
__________________
J. Auvil
Sales and Tech Manager
SPEC, Inc.
800-828-4379 x.109
Jeremy@specclutch.com
03-31-2014, 12:54 PM
#2509
Theres a potective coating that needs to be worn away first before any high stress or it will glaze...most people get a new clutch and get on it and have to replace it with an a few thousand miles they didn't let it break and its on even wear on the clutch disc...you can see pictures and videos of uneven clutch wear on a brand new disk it already slipping...
there's definitely a differencefof you dropping your new clutch and start hauling ass around down the road opposed to drop in your new clutch breaking it in and then put high stress to it...
I kind of learned all about clutches over the fat past few weeks...and when I see is about 10 mechanics are saying the same thing on a clutch install I think there may be some sort of truth to it don't you think?...most mechanics say that they're going to go out and put the miles on the clutch themselves because the customer is going to go to ruin it and blame them in a few weeks...
there's definitely a differencefof you dropping your new clutch and start hauling ass around down the road opposed to drop in your new clutch breaking it in and then put high stress to it...
I kind of learned all about clutches over the fat past few weeks...and when I see is about 10 mechanics are saying the same thing on a clutch install I think there may be some sort of truth to it don't you think?...most mechanics say that they're going to go out and put the miles on the clutch themselves because the customer is going to go to ruin it and blame them in a few weeks...
just use common sense and dont beat on it, silly.
you and 91lgranddragon both like taking the hard routes.
Last edited by justnspace; 03-31-2014 at 12:57 PM.
03-31-2014, 01:18 PM
#2510
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
you always comin saying the opposite; yet post at the end agreeing with our statements...I said clutch break in period You said no couple hundred miles common sense... do you see where I'm coming from I don't want my post count that high
lol...
03-31-2014, 01:24 PM
#2512
Couple hundred miles; few hundred miles; 500mi... you always comin saying the opposite; yet post at the end agreeing with our statements...
I said clutch break in period You said no couple hundred miles common sense... do you see where I'm coming from I don't want my post count that high lol...
you always comin saying the opposite; yet post at the end agreeing with our statements...I said clutch break in period You said no couple hundred miles common sense... do you see where I'm coming from I don't want my post count that high
lol...a few hundred miles, 5000 miles, its all the same as long as you take it easy and dont dump the clutch!!!
which is common sense.
03-31-2014, 01:25 PM
#2513
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