On my old 89 GTX the foot plate on clutch snapped off. I was using a beefy rubber mat and I had Momo Carbon Fiber peddal covers. I guess after a few years of contact the plate just let go. I was still able to clutch but with a smaller surface on the arm, it wasn't fun.
I have a spare cluster in my basment (from a 89 Trophy) and it doesn't look that hard to "Beef Up". I'm sure if all the welds were re-inforced, as well as the beefing up the mounting plate by welding another piece of metal to it you'd have a solid pellal cluster. It may even be a good idea to use large steel washers when bolting the cluster to the firewall, just to ensure that the bolt's tension is spread over a larger area, making it less likely to crack. Not a big project in the least, and you'd have a solid peddal cluster. Mark Reda. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darner" <[email protected]> To: "Galen Bergthold" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Clutch Options > A quick comment: if an upgraded clutch requires heavier pressure on the > pedal, remember that our cars have a tendency toward failures in the pedal > cluster support bracketry... More pressure would increase odds of failure. > every one I've seen has shown distinct signs of it being fatigue cracking, > so it could be avoided by replacing before final collapse, but the work is > still needed. Not fun. I've done three so far, on two cars, and have a > friend who's done three on two 8-v cars, so far... > Ron > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Galen Bergthold" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Cc: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 12:32 AM > Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Clutch Options > > > > Mark, > > As mentioned, the OEM Sachs clutch and pressure plate will actually do an > > excellent job for most street applications. For an upgrade the Sachs Sport > > clutch and disc are available as well. The Sport line has heavier springs > > and stronger construction than the standard, and will have a heavier feel > on > > the clutch pedal. > > The weak point of the OEM pressure plate is the single strap design, so > one > > with reinforced straps would be an upgrade. > > Most triple puck style clutches are heavy duty but will probably be very > > difficult to drive daily on the street due to their quick and harsh > > engagement. > > HTH, > > GBergthold > > > > >From: "Mark Reda" <[email protected]> > > >To: "Les Noriel" <[email protected]>, "a2list" > > ><[email protected]> > > >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Clutch Options > > >Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:30:13 -0500 > > > > > >How does the Sachs sport clutch fair agnaist the OE Sachs clutch? > > >What's up with those tripple puck clutches? > > >Are there any other options availible for our 16V's? > > > > > >Thanks, > > >Mark. > > >_______________________________________________ > > >a2-16v-list mailing list > > >[email protected] > > >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > >For list archives, see listinfo link above. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. > > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > a2-16v-list mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > > > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
