RB flywheel and clutch w/pressure plate?
05-18-2005, 01:37 PM
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is it heavy to the point where -- say i want to push my car to the limits on a beach straightway (drag) and i start at a standstill -- will it be heavy to the point where i won't be able to quickly shift -- as i woudl with a street kit?
the tire analogy makes perfect sense... and now it's making me realize a bit...
i saw awhile back somewhere where the guy modified his clutch pedal and place like a square block directly under the pedal to "extend" the pedalface itself so that he can compress the clutch "stonger" w/o sacrificing time w/ a heavy foot..
was he using a extreme kit... or does the scenario fit?
the tire analogy makes perfect sense... and now it's making me realize a bit...
i saw awhile back somewhere where the guy modified his clutch pedal and place like a square block directly under the pedal to "extend" the pedalface itself so that he can compress the clutch "stonger" w/o sacrificing time w/ a heavy foot..
was he using a extreme kit... or does the scenario fit?
05-19-2005, 01:07 AM
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The ACT clutch/pressure plate fits the engine perfectly. There is no need for pedal blocks as long as the clutch pedal free-play is properly adjusted and the clutch line is bled properly. As far as quick shifts, you have more to worry about with regard to the synchros spinning up quick enough than you do your ability to move the pedal. If you want to see how quick one can shift with the Xtreme plate look at the "nos run" video hosted by silvereight. That's me in that video and I can actually shift quicker than that.
Just take my assurance that the Street plate is plenty strong enough for whatever the Renesis can throw at it.
CRH
Just take my assurance that the Street plate is plenty strong enough for whatever the Renesis can throw at it.
CRH
05-19-2005, 10:00 PM
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nono, tha's not the issue... i already bought it, and it's waiting to be installed. i just have to come up with the money for the install -- which upsets me.
when i was thinking -- the sr site said that it was 100% stronger than the regular clutch, so i just figured, "why not?"
i'm a bit skeptic right now b/c now you're saying the shifting might be harder --
are you implying -- b/c of the much quicker rev's, i might not engage quick enough- and i'm more likely to grind?
James... (i'm new to this)
when i was thinking -- the sr site said that it was 100% stronger than the regular clutch, so i just figured, "why not?"
i'm a bit skeptic right now b/c now you're saying the shifting might be harder --
are you implying -- b/c of the much quicker rev's, i might not engage quick enough- and i'm more likely to grind?
James... (i'm new to this)
05-19-2005, 10:28 PM
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James,
If you have the ACT Xtreme, it is listed has having 80% greater capacity over stock. Since you already bought it and it is only $50 more than the Street version, go ahead and install it. Why not.
It is not that the shifting will be harder, it is that the pressure plate rating will not affect the shifting quality of the transmission. The lightweight flywheel will actually allow you to more EASILY shift from one gear to the next, but not necessarily quicker. The thing to watch out for is that the light fly allows you to also easily shift downward and it is rather easy to shift into second gear at, like, 80 mph. I have done that a few times and have inadvertently tested the mechanical rpm limits. The Renesis is well capable of spinning to over 11,500 rpm's(although the fuel cut was well-enagaged at that rpm).
Instead of me getting you all concerned about doing the swap, let me just tell you to install the parts, enjoy them, and allow yourself some time to get used to the new mannerisms of the clutch and flywheel. Don't be in a hurry to impress anyone with your new stuff. When you feel and hear how quick the engine sweeps through the rpm's that will be fun enough for the first few days. If you really want to drive like a pro, pay attention to the different feel and allow some time to re-learn smooth starts. If you have the N/P flash, that will help a bit as the new flashes run much smoother on the low-end.
CRH
If you have the ACT Xtreme, it is listed has having 80% greater capacity over stock. Since you already bought it and it is only $50 more than the Street version, go ahead and install it. Why not.
It is not that the shifting will be harder, it is that the pressure plate rating will not affect the shifting quality of the transmission. The lightweight flywheel will actually allow you to more EASILY shift from one gear to the next, but not necessarily quicker. The thing to watch out for is that the light fly allows you to also easily shift downward and it is rather easy to shift into second gear at, like, 80 mph. I have done that a few times and have inadvertently tested the mechanical rpm limits. The Renesis is well capable of spinning to over 11,500 rpm's(although the fuel cut was well-enagaged at that rpm).
Instead of me getting you all concerned about doing the swap, let me just tell you to install the parts, enjoy them, and allow yourself some time to get used to the new mannerisms of the clutch and flywheel. Don't be in a hurry to impress anyone with your new stuff. When you feel and hear how quick the engine sweeps through the rpm's that will be fun enough for the first few days. If you really want to drive like a pro, pay attention to the different feel and allow some time to re-learn smooth starts. If you have the N/P flash, that will help a bit as the new flashes run much smoother on the low-end.
CRH
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