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Roos85

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how do I properly break in a new clutch?
 

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don't go WOT until you put 450-500 miles of stop go driving. Always shift before 3000 rpm. I did it with my centerforce dfc , took me for ever to go 500 miles cause it my dd and I live close to my work
 
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thanks
 

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yup, drive it gently the first 500 miles. No WOT shifts, and no launches. Personally, I don't see the problem going WOT when the clutch is fully engaged, but make sure it is fully engaged and not slipping when going WOT.
 

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Roos85 said:
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welcome. It's very hard to drive 500 miles and not go wot, but can be down
I did it so can you , just to let you know my car is giving me about 13 mpg as I am 95% of the time WOT.

I was driving like old lady for months to put on 500 miles, got lot's ricer fly-by but didn't give a ***** cause I know I will ****ed up my clutch if I did. Now my clutch is over 600 miles and I don't get any challenge
 
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