DRs + stock drivetrain
08-06-2009, 09:49 PM
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DRs + stock drivetrain
What problems, if any, have you guys had resulting from abusive clutch dumping? My pinion came loose couple days ago and I'm certain it's from the sticky DRs. Was fortunate as I snugged it back up and took it straight to the shop before the pinion depth got out of adjustment. Am I correct in thinking that the steeper the gear the less likely things will break as the torque required to turn the tires decreases which would lessen to torque load on the drivetrain? Thanks.
08-06-2009, 11:24 PM
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Hmmm. Did your trans/rearend make kind of a humming noise in 4th/5th gear at about 2k rpm at partial thottle? Mine does... I think the noise is my rearend? Car has 44k miles but I have no clue how the last 2 owners drove it. Your theorey makes sence to me lol.
08-07-2009, 08:30 AM
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I recommend you get yourself some good LCA's/UCA's to hold up under such conditions. Of course, with less "give" in those parts, comes more strain on everything else, unfortunately
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08-07-2009, 08:40 AM
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Thx but help me understand something. My mechanic dude did recommend the UCAs/LCAs but.....I'm already getting mad traction (maybe too much) so what would be the purpose of getting them? Do they help with weight transfer or anything else? Tonight instead of rubber melting burnouts I'm gonna do some good 1st gear dry hops and leave at idle with some clutch working and see how that goes. Thx alot.
08-07-2009, 09:16 AM
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disposable... Dumping clutch is going to be hard on just about every component of your drivetrain. The energy is transferred directly into the chassis when the tires hook up well.
ryg... I would recommend you do some serious strengthening of your ride for such activities as you do. FLSFC's for sure, torque-box re-inforcement and regularly nut/bolt your car. As parts fail, unfortunately a by-product of hard driving, replace with upgraded parts (input shaft of trans, 31 spline axles and such)
As for LCA's/UCA's, just about all aftermarket ones will be stronger than stock, but many will create additional bind in the rear axle you just don't need. Head over to my suspension guide (link in sig) and lots of good info you can take to your mechanic and upgrade before you degrade!
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ryg... I would recommend you do some serious strengthening of your ride for such activities as you do. FLSFC's for sure, torque-box re-inforcement and regularly nut/bolt your car. As parts fail, unfortunately a by-product of hard driving, replace with upgraded parts (input shaft of trans, 31 spline axles and such)
As for LCA's/UCA's, just about all aftermarket ones will be stronger than stock, but many will create additional bind in the rear axle you just don't need. Head over to my suspension guide (link in sig) and lots of good info you can take to your mechanic and upgrade before you degrade!
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08-07-2009, 09:35 AM
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Jazzer, thx for the tips. Being a DD I don't plan on getting crazy with the car and am ending my temporary urges of dumping clutches as it's usually not my style. Rolling the clutch has gotten me great results anyhow. But if I start getting more aggressive and going for a higher level of performance I'm definatly gonna upgrade proactivly and go over your helpful suspension info. Thx again.
