building my 97 impreza into a 2.5 race machine
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just a quick up date 
just ordered a new ACT 6 puck clutch from the USA so look forward to getting it and then will be able to carry on with getting the engine back in 
and just bits and bobs left to do getting there now
just ordered a new ACT 6 puck clutch from the USA so look forward to getting it and then will be able to carry on with getting the engine back in and just bits and bobs left to do
getting there now
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The ACT 6 puck with heady duty pressure plate is currently coping with Stevebt's power, however, it is an absolute **** to drive with on a day to day basis, has an extremely stiff pedal feel to it (which was expected).
I personally prefer the twin plates or the triple plates.
I personally prefer the twin plates or the triple plates.
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The ACT 6 puck with heady duty pressure plate is currently coping with Stevebt's power, however, it is an absolute **** to drive with on a day to day basis, has an extremely stiff pedal feel to it (which was expected).
I personally prefer the twin plates or the triple plates.
I personally prefer the twin plates or the triple plates.
but it is not a daily driver and only take to meets /events if i had the money for twin plate i would have got one instead but they do cost mega money
if everything goes ok when finished i will report back on what the clutch is like
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The ACT 6 puck with heady duty pressure plate is currently coping with Stevebt's power, however, it is an absolute **** to drive with on a day to day basis, has an extremely stiff pedal feel to it (which was expected).
I personally prefer the twin plates or the triple plates.
I personally prefer the twin plates or the triple plates.
Could this be a reason why Steve was finding hard on his gear changes at the Pod last weekend thus getting 12s when he should easily be in the 11s?
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I think the gear changes on steves car have more to do with the B&M "quick" shift which totally screws up the feel and motion of the gear selection/change. Steve's car was surprising okay to launch when I tested the launch control after mapping, but i wouldn't want to drive the clutch every day!
Agree with Paul, the quickshift on steve's car spoils the gear changes. It is just too short for a decent "feel" of which gear you are selecting. Reverting back to OEM may be an improvement for him.
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wish there was more people like you round the oxford area i would come make you tea just to have a look and learn a few things....going for a build soon as well got my six speed done so would be nice to see how it all goes for you.
well done mate all will pay off when ur flying down that road!
well done mate all will pay off when ur flying down that road!
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had a letter through the post and my clutch was here in uk at the dep in newport with a £60 customs charge 
so went to pic it up today will have to get back on the case asap and get the engine back in the car
so went to pic it up today will have to get back on the case asap and get the engine back in the car
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well i thought i would have a little go to day and managed to fit the group N spec dog bone and the clutch slave cylinder to the six speed one 
also removed air con hoses and some old brackets then clean everything up which came out good
i also took fly wheel off and put new bearing in then torqued back up and then put the 6 puck disk on and pressure plate but hit a brick wall then as i can't fined the bolts to bolt it on so will give subaru a ring in the morn to see if they have any bolts
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also removed air con hoses and some old brackets then clean everything up which came out good i also took fly wheel off and put new bearing in then torqued back up and then put the 6 puck disk on and pressure plate but hit a brick wall then as i can't fined the bolts to bolt it on
so will give subaru a ring in the morn to see if they have any bolts before...
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no i turned it down and will be hopfully starting my own business retrimming cars /campers/sofas /pub seats and anything that can be recovered
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I had the ACT 6 PUK (sprung centre) clutch in my old car mate, not that bad really, bit juddery pulling off but gear changes on the move are like a normal clutch.
