Horrible bucking and shutter after clutch install

[Scikotic]

Originally Posted by TelMinz

Could the stock clutch fork cause this if it broke/deformed from the pressure of the new pressure plate? I've heard the stock unit is pretty flimsy and doesn't handle extra pressure too well. Velox has engineered a stronger unit because of it.

Curious, mine rattles occasionally while at a drive thru, shop told me my clutch fork was vibrating. I know it has some kind of aftermarket clutch, I just don't know what brand. It's done it since I've owned it for about a year now. 30k miles later and still going lol. Mine doesn't have any of your other symptoms tho.

I haven't heard of any clutch fork issues, but I will keep that in mind. I have a feeling the shop is going to end up tearing it back apart to see whats going on inside

[cdrazic93]

ok so this thread and the billet clutch fork thread were both updated for me, so possible clutch fork damage? problem solving skills. I has dem.

[Scikotic]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

ok so this thread and the billet clutch fork thread were both updated for me, so possible clutch fork damage? problem solving skills. I has dem.

I guess that is a possibility. The issue only happens from a dead stop. If it was the fork, I would expect this to happen in every gear and not only when its at operating temps. I could be majorly wrong though. Is there a way to test the fork without removing the trans?

[Scenic Driver]

I had the bucking issue when starting with an act clutch that was in my car for a short time. It eventually got to the point where it wouldn't go into gear when cold and then got even worse and the clutch wouldn't disengage at all. When we took it apart the throw out bearing was damaged and a group of the pressure plate springs did not fully return.

[GsxrMe]

If the throw out bearing is slipping off the pressure plate it's going to bug the shit out of you with a high pitch squeal. Either adjust your pedal to increase pressure or your bearing is bad or installed wrong.

If a clutch install is that much money I'm in the wrong business. It took me 2 hours all by myself, 1 lift, 2 jack stands and 2 arms. Fun part is getting the damn shaft in the hole....

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by GsxrMe

It took me 2 hours all by myself, 1 lift, 2 jack stands and 2 arms. Fun part is getting the damn shaft in the hole....

Really debating whether or not to change my sig to this.

[FX86]

Originally Posted by Scikotic

This past weekend, the GF stabbed herself in the eye with her eye liner wand when I left a stop sign.

are you single now?

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by FX86

are you single now?

No, it was her left eye. Fortunately she's all right now.

[FRS Justin]

I would venture to say the clutch disc is to aggressive for your power / driving requirements, the rattle is normal for a lightened flywheel. My question is did they torque the pressure plate down or use a impact and warp your clutch disc.... Also you might try feathering your gas peddle and a quicker release, that should smooth it out some along with 1000 break in miles

[Ultramaroon]

Consider this carefully. Do you notice any new whining coming from the transmission in all gears except fifth?

[Scikotic]

Originally Posted by GsxrMe

If the throw out bearing is slipping off the pressure plate it's going to bug the shit out of you with a high pitch squeal. Either adjust your pedal to increase pressure or your bearing is bad or installed wrong.

If a clutch install is that much money I'm in the wrong business. It took me 2 hours all by myself, 1 lift, 2 jack stands and 2 arms. Fun part is getting the damn shaft in the hole....

The strange part is that is doesn't do it all the time. I must admit that the 12 year old sense of humor in me had to laugh at the last paragraph alot, lol

[Scikotic]

Originally Posted by FX86

are you single now?

No, but for some reason I cant find my bass boat key or title..... j/k

The funny thing about it is that she didn't get hurt, but looked like she got "scope shocked" by a hunting rifle. That eyeliner wand gave her a makeup scope-eye! The reason I got in trouble wasn't because it happened, it is because I laughed.....

[Scikotic]

Originally Posted by FRS Justin

I would venture to say the clutch disc is to aggressive for your power / driving requirements, the rattle is normal for a lightened flywheel. My question is did they torque the pressure plate down or use a impact and warp your clutch disc.... Also you might try feathering your gas peddle and a quicker release, that should smooth it out some along with 1000 break in miles

I have a 120 mile round trip commute to work and back each day. I am probably in the 3,000 mile range currently after install. I figured it would have "bed" in by now. I may have to drive it more aggressively and see how that goes.

[Scikotic]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Consider this carefully. Do you notice any new whining coming from the transmission in all gears except fifth?

No whining at all. After the initial engagement it is perfect. No whine, no grinding, no hard shifting up or down, its smooth as butter. I love the way it drives when it "behaves" from a dead stop.