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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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So I just put in a clutch master fx400, and am going through the break in period. When I talked to the guy from CM he just said drive it easy for 500 miles shifting low in the rpm range.

My question is I need to do about 3 hrs of interstate driving and im wondering if I'll be ok at the high cruise RPM the tC has

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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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I would assume you're OK if he only made a notice about shifting. I would then think that cruising is OK, just watch your shifts.
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Thats what I was thinking just wanted to get some opinions so I dnt screw up a 400 dollar clutch lol
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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yeah just make sure your rpm's are low when you shift.
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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how does the clutch ride? how would u compare it to stock? how is it in traffic?
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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u should be fine just don't downshift into 2nd while on the interstate.
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sm0k3n
how does the clutch ride? how would u compare it to stock? how is it in traffic?
it rides fine, its a little more touchy compared to stock but nothing you wont get used to, just have to get used to the fact you cant ease it out as much as before you have about half the pedal play distance you had before. Its fine in traffic no problem at all
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Just remember that 3 hours on the hiway doesnt' count in the 500 miles.
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when i was breaking in my clutch.. i shifted at low RPMS, if i was shifting, If i wasnt, i wined out the gear.
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Originally Posted by alltracman78
Just remember that 3 hours on the hiway doesnt' count in the 500 miles.
i know it sucks lol

and thanks steve
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