Act 2100

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Discussion starter · #1 · Oct 21, 2005

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Stocker took a dump, So I decided to throw a 100 mile used 2100. I also ported my 14b and matched the manifold as well.

200+ miles of abuse so far(I could not resist hitting the gas) and its holding up strong. surprisingly, pedal feel is VERY close to stock, which is a very big plus.

Although the engangement point is a little more harsh, but its nothing to worry about really.

The car is a 90 FWD with turboback, 15lbs and intake.

What are the downsides of not breaking in the clutch for the recomended 500 mile period?

Nomie

 

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#2 · Oct 24, 2005

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I have actually had the pleasure of driving nomiesvr4's car and actually like the stock like feel on engagment on the car. i have driven a 2600 and it feels like i am pushing a fridge with my foot! Very nice clutch. I wish us AWD guys could have something that nice.

 

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#3 · Oct 29, 2005

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a fridge, roflmao.. on yah and Nomiez car flat out hauls.

 

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#4 · Oct 30, 2005

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You guys must have weak legs. I drove a ACT2600 and it's not that bad.

 

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#5 · Oct 30, 2005

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You guys do not have your clutches adjusted. All of that heavy pedal, harsh engagement crazy talk is the language spoke of a mal-adjusted clutch.

 

NOMIEZVR4

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Discussion starter · #6 · Nov 5, 2005

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i dont believe it has to do with the mad adjusted clutch. Its just the stiff pressure plate.

 

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#7 · Nov 5, 2005

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NOMIEZVR4 said:

i dont believe it has to do with the mad adjusted clutch. Its just the stiff pressure plate.

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9 out of 10 people who comment about engagement have a mal-adjusted clutch. The "2100" is not a stiff plate at all and engagement should be smooth.

http://www.teamrip.com/clutch adjustment.html

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/clutchandflywheeltech.htm

 

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Discussion starter · #8 · Nov 5, 2005

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My buddy was not talking about the 2100. My 2100 feels close to stock. He was speaking of his 2600 pp.

 

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#9 · Nov 5, 2005

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Again, same deal.....Most complaints or coments regarding engagement or "heaviness" come from folks who've not adjusted or tweaked things.

 

NOMIEZVR4

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Discussion starter · #10 · Nov 5, 2005

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Thanks very much for the information. I have done my fair share of clutch jobs(12 to be exact) and im very familiar with your point at hand.

 

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#11 · Nov 9, 2005

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2600 shouldn't feel too bad. I've driven 1 and played around with another that had close to stock feel.

as for your 2100, well, if your clutch was not broken in by the original owner properly, not much you can do about it now. If it was, you just need to take it easy for a few hundred city miles. The downside is that if you don't they will slip more easily. I've never experienced a bad one, so I only can say what I've been told by those who have.

 

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#12 · Nov 10, 2005

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2600 is not hard at all.. then again.. ive been driving 2600 equipped DSMs for a while.. its nothing too difficult though from what i can remember first driving it.. with street disc engaging is smooth.. puck disc might be a diff. experience..

 

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#13 · Nov 11, 2005

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my 2100 is nice and smooth. im thinking of going to a 2600 once the one i have bites the dust.

 

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#14 · Nov 23, 2005

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2100 all the way , its easy on your leg and can handle all the power most of us will ever make. Drove my friends car with a 2600 , would not want to be stuck everyday in traffic with that

 

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#15 · Nov 23, 2005

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Venom55 said:

2100 all the way , its easy on your leg and can handle all the power most of us will ever make. Drove my friends car with a 2600 , would not want to be stuck everyday in traffic with that

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Follow the links in the thread. The ACT 2600 isn't heavy unless you hosed the adjustment

 

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#16 · Nov 25, 2005

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I've had my 2100 for about 8 months now. Still working fine. Must have NLTS about 40 times now with 20psi in my EVOIII and the tranny is still working ok too. Havn't had it slip at all from too much power or anything although I don't launch the car very much.

 

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#17 · Jul 19, 2006

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last 2600 i had i put about 100 or so miles on it and then just went out on a back road and rev'd it up and dumped it. after that it was fine. never slipped or anything.