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Anyone have experience with this "Lighter" Clutch?

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Old 11-29-2009, 05:43 PM
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Anyone ever use this Centerforce LM017010 clutch kit?



"LM017010 is our Light Metal assembly that is an Aluminum Pressure Plate that is @ 6 lbs lighter than a stock pressure plate. The Centerforce LMC Series is a specifically designed low inertia performance clutch that dramatically reduces engine rotating mass. These light weight, SFI approved competition clutches are intended with most road racing and circle track applications in mind. Centerforce machines these special pressure plates from high-strength aircraft-grade billet aluminum and then attach a special heat-treated replaceable friction surface. The Centerforce LMC series friction disc utilizes a dual-segmented carbon composite lining for improved cooling and excellent torque capacity. This new series of Light Metal Clutch assemblies from Centerforce uses their patented ball bearing actuated diaphragm and centrifugal weight system for maximum grip while maintaining a comfortable and controllable clutch pedal. When used in conjunction with Centerforce's aluminum flywheels, LMC Series brings the term light weight to an unparalleled level"
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anyone?
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No,,new to me,,but the friction material on the clutch plate looks as if it might be a bit on the grabby side. Looks as if it would tend to chatter a bit on an easy release as you would be using on street driving. When assemblys start getting light,,street manners usually start to suffer. IMO that pressure plate with a stock type disc might be a good compromise. Light pressure plate AND and aluminum flywheel would be very clumsy on the street and getting off the line on the strip.Would be good on a road course though!!
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The only time I tried something like that it worked great but had a terrible "feel."

Stock is great.
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Depends on what you use the car for.

It will be "grabby" and change the way it drives on the street. On the other hand it will pickup RPM quicker than the stock setup.

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