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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Question any way to make the clutch easier to push?

Currently mine is HEAVY. I just want mine to be as light as a cobalt. Would I have to change any hydraulics or do a twin disc?
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Twin Disc? Lighter? You're f.ckin high. That's like kicking a building over. And get off the cobalt thing dude, this isn't a cobalt. You need that strong pressure plate clamping pressure with being boost'd like you, otherwise you can kiss your clutch good bye.
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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Twin Disc? Lighter? You're f.ckin high. That's like kicking a building over. And get off the cobalt thing dude, this isn't a cobalt. You need that strong pressure plate clamping pressure with being boost'd like you, otherwise you can kiss your clutch good bye.
Well, does a 05 TC have a hydraulic clutch pedal?
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Yeah.
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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I lol'd at the building thing. Haha.

I'd hit the gym.

Also, just looking at a few of your posts, do you even want a tC? You seem to dwell on what the tC doesn't do. maybe you should go buy a Cobalt.
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Exactly
Old Mar 21, 2014 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by criminaltc
Twin Disc? Lighter? You're f.ckin high. That's like kicking a building over. And get off the cobalt thing dude, this isn't a cobalt. You need that strong pressure plate clamping pressure with being boost'd like you, otherwise you can kiss your clutch good bye.
LOL
Old Mar 22, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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sometimes i wonder ..when people buy there parts..not knowing the clamping force ....you want power,well need something to hold that power...
Old Mar 23, 2014 | 09:55 PM
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Try changing the clutch cable (WINK,WINK), or hit some squats.
Old Mar 31, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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Try the TRD clutch, that's a leg press compared to the stocker... worst clutch I've ever felt was a Stag 2 clutch in a '98 cobra, that really was like kicking a brick wall... gym is your best bet
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Left leg mod.
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Start driving heavy equipment, after that your clutch will feel like a light switch haha

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Originally Posted by DaWiz711
Start driving heavy equipment, after that your clutch will feel like a light switch haha

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When I got my stage 4 installed, it felt like a brick. Now I cant tell the difference .
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I think he took our advice and bought a cobalt

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Originally Posted by criminaltc
I think he took our advice and bought a cobalt

More Cobalts on the street... great. lol
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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Haha my thought exactly....

What ever happened to our boy Firedog? He said he was buying an STi and then never logged back in??
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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damn i thought the stock clutch was light lol, but anyways what do u guys recommend cuz i need a new clutch but i want something a little heavier but also good for daily driving, i mainly drive highway about 100 miles/day. i have a few mods, dc header, injen sri, and hks axle-back exhaust
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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Get a stage 1 or something. That will be plenty and have plenty of hold to transfer that extra power to the ground. Should be a nice upgrade for you.
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by burgandybomber
More Cobalts on the street... great. lol
Did you guys hear about the major recall issued on those a couple months ago?
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Originally Posted by YayITzToxic
Did you guys hear about the major recall issued on those a couple months ago?
Yup, my buddy had to have his serviced.

Also Stage 1 or 2 would be good for Justin



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