Nyulak
Ready to race!
- Location
- SheffVill, OH
Running APR Stage 2 with downpipe I noticed some clutch slip last winter. A couple of weeks ago I noticed slip on the highway on a 5-4 downshift. Time for a new clutch, so I got the HoD 5GTX clutch kit and had them install it last Saturday. I also figured it would be an ideal time to have short shift kit installed, so I also had HoD install a Dieselgeek Sigma 5.
The install had a little snag when a leak at the rear seal was found, but with a new seal installed everything went together well. The install of the short shifter took some adjusting, but that was expected. what wasn't expected was how hard shifting became with the kit installed. Fortunately, this was fixed after I remembered to remove the clutch stop. The new clutch grabs lower than OEM, so it was necessary to get full clutch travel.
I have put 600 miles on the setup and am very pleased. Since the clutch grabs so well, the car is now more responsive. Turns out I had minor clutch slipping for some time and didn't realize it. The short shifter started out notchy and required extra effort, but it has become smoother over the past week with nice throws. I really like how these upgrades improve the car. I only wish I would have done it sooner.
Now I just need a bigger turbo to take advantage of the clutch.
The install had a little snag when a leak at the rear seal was found, but with a new seal installed everything went together well. The install of the short shifter took some adjusting, but that was expected. what wasn't expected was how hard shifting became with the kit installed. Fortunately, this was fixed after I remembered to remove the clutch stop. The new clutch grabs lower than OEM, so it was necessary to get full clutch travel.
I have put 600 miles on the setup and am very pleased. Since the clutch grabs so well, the car is now more responsive. Turns out I had minor clutch slipping for some time and didn't realize it. The short shifter started out notchy and required extra effort, but it has become smoother over the past week with nice throws. I really like how these upgrades improve the car. I only wish I would have done it sooner.
Now I just need a bigger turbo to take advantage of the clutch.