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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Of course. I have a guy at the end of my street, plus a whole bunch of machinists I work with, who might be interested in doing it. Now, I just need to take the bracket off my own car or buy one from Paul to get this started. Should be quick and easy, though. I'll post up when it's done.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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let us all know because i'm waiting for mine to break with the act pressure plate in there
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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Although I was using the Xtreme pressure plate, I installed it when my car had around 10-12K miles. The pedal gave way at a little over 40K. It seems that many of those who own the 2004 are in the mid to upper 40's on mileage and the brackets are breaking, even with the stock clutch. Ya know what's funny? I have been looking for an easy part to offer the forum so as to establish a new company and have been thinking along the lines of ignition coils, drive axles, and PPFs. If I get started with the bracket I guess that is just as good as long as it is the last one we'll ever need. I suppose you'll next tell me that I should make it out of.......titanium.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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carbon fiber...gotta look pretty too...hehe just kidding
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
Although I was using the Xtreme pressure plate, I installed it when my car had around 10-12K miles. The pedal gave way at a little over 40K. It seems that many of those who own the 2004 are in the mid to upper 40's on mileage and the brackets are breaking, even with the stock clutch. Ya know what's funny? I have been looking for an easy part to offer the forum so as to establish a new company and have been thinking along the lines of ignition coils, drive axles, and PPFs. If I get started with the bracket I guess that is just as good as long as it is the last one we'll ever need. I suppose you'll next tell me that I should make it out of.......titanium.
after you mentioned about stock clutch, i think mine started to chatter even before i replaced my clutch with ACT. when i go uphill, i rev higher and let it slip longer because i don't want to make a sudden jump and my stock clutch actually chatter at that time. maybe it's just getting worse with a stronger clutch. well anyway i'm going to return to the shop on Monday.

and also thanks for swoope for sending me the manual, i'll bring that manual to shop tomorrow and make sure they fix it correctly.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by KuzuRyuuSen
after you mentioned about stock clutch, i think mine started to chatter even before i replaced my clutch with ACT. when i go uphill, i rev higher and let it slip longer because i don't want to make a sudden jump and my stock clutch actually chatter at that time. maybe it's just getting worse with a stronger clutch. well anyway i'm going to return to the shop on Monday.

and also thanks for swoope for sending me the manual, i'll bring that manual to shop tomorrow and make sure they fix it correctly.

yep.


and CRH, i have a stupid idea or two that could be made pretty easy and help a lot of people...

beers
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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What they be, swoopy?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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if i told you here everyone would be making them..

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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People are fairly reluctant to forge ahead on stuff so even if it/they were openly discussed I doubt too many would develop them anyway. However, trusting your ideas in my hands is something I take seriously so we'll discuss them and if they hit, you've got residuals coming. As a former pro musician, I know how those things work.

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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did you get the email?

beers

I missed this post oh yes swoope I got it.

Thx man, appreciate
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
I missed this post oh yes swoope I got it.

Thx man, appreciate
pm

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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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CRH,
so anyword on a replacement bracket?

-hS
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