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jim martin Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2004 Posts: 205 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: KEP and RLR black magic disc |
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Some guys just get lucky with there setups , maybe it’s there driving style or they are just over estimating there engine horse power .
To many people just read something and do it without any testing of there own . Guaranteed your flywheel depth ect is not the same as the others .
Stop guessing and buy or make the tools you need and learn . Perform a clutch breakaway test . Shim it and learn and see the difference. Note all your info and test it . If it works great if it doesn’t you will know what you need to do , more or less breakaway.
So get out there and make a investment in your knowledge instead of wasting money on too many failed guesses and others recommend combos. _________________ B.C's fastest street legal vw , June 2006 Hot VW's feature car 9.81 sec at 145.26mph.
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stealth67vw Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2004 Posts: 1851 Location: Grass Pants, Orygun
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:18 am Post subject: Re: KEP and RLR black magic disc |
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2000 with driver street car with a 215hp N/A 2276. Kennedy stage 1 and an RLR Super 7 180mm black magic disc. I tried the stage 1 with a Ace Copperhead and got 6 passes before it was toast. I have 120+ passes on the RLR disc so far.
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58ragman Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2014 Posts: 404 Location: OC to ontario
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:24 am Post subject: Re: KEP and RLR black magic disc |
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stealth67vw wrote: |
2000 with driver street car with a 215hp N/A 2276. Kennedy stage 1 and an RLR Super 7 180mm black magic disc. I tried the stage 1 with a Ace Copperhead and got 6 passes before it was toast. I have 120+ passes on the RLR disc so far.
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Ohio Tom Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2006 Posts: 1657 Location: Marshallville Ohio
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:47 am Post subject: Re: KEP and RLR black magic disc |
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what I don't understand about the Black Magic and other sintered disks is: Why are they so thick and heavy? Fine for "dog shift" boxes, but not for street use.
Their weight is what makes them hard on syncros and slows shifting speeds.
Why don't they make them thinner (so the don't need shimmed, and weigh so much).
Oh yeah, a Kennedy 4-puck is just that... Lightweight, correct thickness, and has the bite you want.
The other street clutch I really like is the "dual friction" disk. They are smooth as stock. No chatter. don't tear up flywheels.
thickness should always be measured and checked. |
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buguy Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2003 Posts: 4915 Location: Port Orange, FL
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:27 am Post subject: Re: KEP and RLR black magic disc |
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How is a 4 puck for driving in traffic? I bought the black magic for holding ability. I don't know for sure the limit of the dual friction disk. I had one, and my rear main leaked and oiled it down. If i remember right it was around 235 ft/lbs on the break-away test. I know it held a bit more than that for me, but i felt it was on the edge of not holding anymore. |
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mcmscott Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2010 Posts: 4848 Location: sanger ca
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:45 am Post subject: Re: KEP and RLR black magic disc |
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Had a chineese 4 puck, same one every one sells with a stage 3 shimed, was very drivable,, too drivable, wasted it in 2 passes, tried another, 2 passes. had 3 of them lined by a local friction shop and What the Hell! these things are violent!!!! Hardest hooking clutch I have ever used! Changed to a KEP 4 puck and seems much nicer. _________________ There are no stupid questions, only stupid people,
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