Just had my clutch and flywheel replaced at SharkWerks.



Previous setup:

• EVO Stage 3
• OEM DM flywheel
• EVO GT2 Hydraulic conversion

Driving observations:

• Pedal pressure was hard (but doable)
• Modulation: on/off
• Engagment was high
• Held very well for my power level
• Longevity - 15k + miles

New setup:

• EVO Stage 4
• EVO LW flywheel
• EVO GT2 Hydraulic conversion

Driving observations:

• Pedal pressure is like GT2/3/RS
• Modulation: smooth
• Engagement is lower (similar to stock level)
• LW flywheel enables the rpm to climb very quickly (resurfaceable as well)
• Like others have stated - rattling noise at idle when at temp
• Holding capabilities (still breaking in clutch - to be tested)
• Longevity - longer life expectancy

My Turbo drives completely different with the new setup. I'm amazed at how much easier it feels. Astounding difference with this new setup - feels like a different car!

Alex, James and Dan did a great job with my new setup. You can't get better customer service or support than going to SharkWerks or EVOMS.

BTW, I stalled it first time pulling out

 

Good writeup Rich. What about the impression of the dual chip race file?

 

I need to do two things Eugene before I can comment:
1. Clutch Break-in
2. Different fuel

I'll need a couple weeks before I can test out the race file - but I'll post my observations once I've had a chance...

 

will be waiting, thanks.

 

Grabbed a quick video Friday... Dan will post that up

 

Glad to hear your impressions are positive so far Rich!

So the noise from the LWFW really does not bother you?

 

So why is the stage 4 requiring less pedal pressure than the stage 3? i thought it would be the other way around.

 

Well it's a bit more expensive than the 3 that most folks do.. But it's not using the clutchmasters stuff for starters I've never really liked the way those fit/feel... The reworked pressure plates often result in such a stiff pedal

 

While the noise is evident, it's not too bad. You can hear it a little at idle, and a little more at lower rpm when you pull out in 1st gear.

I guess the trick is to stay out of lower rpm and just get on it hard in first

 

That does not sound bad.
I would like to get a LWFW next time I need a clutch.

 

What is the TQ that the stage 4 will hold?
markski

 

700ish marek... for more you need the tilton stuff

 

Is that ultra conservative? Jags said his stage 3 EVOMS clutch held 700+ rear wheel hp. ?

 

Revs nicely like this:0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM8LgjczJis

 

And 709 fpt at the rw's