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Old 04-05-2009, 08:19 PM
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so.. anyone have experience doing a clutch in these cars? cuz... mines toast!
Old 04-06-2009, 08:20 AM
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ouch, I haven't had the pleasure yet. I'm sure it's coming up soon I've put 82k on it and racing season is in two weeks...
Old 04-06-2009, 02:26 PM
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I heard it's not the worst car to have to change them.. but I haven't had to either.
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LOL, the worst car is the Evo 8/9 (never done a 10 yet). Its literally almost a 2 day job (including beer breaks) in the home garage.

I'm thinking about swapping my clutch on the LNF here soon, just because I'd like to avoid having any issues when the mods start. If i do... I'll let ya know how it goes, and vice versa if you do your first Just wish ACT made a clutch for me car, at least their site says they don't anyway.
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Such a nice day in Iowa today, sunny skies, cold air, everything the car likes...
Old 04-07-2009, 05:50 PM
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Indeed! too bad I cant go tear around town

My Exedy Hyper Single is on the way!
Old 04-07-2009, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mattcossel29
Indeed! too bad I cant go tear around town

My Exedy Hyper Single is on the way!
i thought you were selling your cobalt
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lol well, i gotta have a working clutch in it to drive it for now! Idk if i will sell it or not.. it depends how everything goes with the house payments and etc..
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Originally Posted by mattcossel29
lol well, i gotta have a working clutch in it to drive it for now! Idk if i will sell it or not.. it depends how everything goes with the house payments and etc..
NO **** smart ass
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Originally Posted by mattcossel29
so.. anyone have experience doing a clutch in these cars? cuz... mines toast!
i totally called that last summer
Old 04-08-2009, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Helltime
i totally called that last summer
OTTP STG 1 didnt help things any! lol
oh I knew it was coming

The Exedy is in the mail! Should be here Friday!

Originally Posted by evoNbetter
NO **** smart ass
I do what I can lol

How is that pretty little yellow balt doin?

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Old 04-09-2009, 01:59 PM
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I dread the day I've have to replace my clutch
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Automatic FTW... not really, but kinda...?

My old car was a 5 speed, but I crushed my left foot pretty bad few years back with a forklift, so driving clutch anymore can't be a daily thing.
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...Anybody know of any SS body parts relatively local? Working so many hours this year so far i've got enough money to really play around.
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not here in Cedar Rapids, know of any salvage yard in your area? Sometimes they have some body parts that are still good...


So did anybody els enjoy the weeked weather?
Old 04-17-2009, 06:12 AM
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No new clutch in yet.. plan on doing it this next week..

I am also thinking about getting a 240sx!
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RWD, I hear pretty good with aftermarket stuff too.
Old 04-17-2009, 12:35 PM
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i'll be back in iowa in a few weeks... got the SS back up here in chicago again. 'bolt - sorry i've been out of touch man ran out of funding at the moment so the ottp stage 1 is just hanging out in its box
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Originally Posted by light'bolt
RWD, I hear pretty good with aftermarket stuff too.
sr20 swap! will do high 12s on the stock turbo!

I just missed my chance at a really clean one in west des moines with a knock.. It was really cheap too..
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So i think i'm the only 2.2L cobalt in Omaha area that's going to be something special

I will give you a hint... it rhymes with boosted.
Old 04-19-2009, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Switt23
So i think i'm the only 2.2L cobalt in Omaha area that's going to be something special

I will give you a hint... it rhymes with boosted.
do it that will be fun
Old 04-19-2009, 08:33 AM
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Oh it's gunna happen My dad is the general manager of a custom steel shop off Highway 50 and Chandler road. I have access to lots and lots of tools.

Pipe Benders, Tig Welders... you name it.
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Originally Posted by Switt23
Oh it's gunna happen My dad is the general manager of a custom steel shop off Highway 50 and Chandler road. I have access to lots and lots of tools.

Pipe Benders, Tig Welders... you name it.
really... interesting
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Originally Posted by GPZRider96
i'll be back in iowa in a few weeks... got the SS back up here in chicago again. 'bolt - sorry i've been out of touch man ran out of funding at the moment so the ottp stage 1 is just hanging out in its box
I know how it is. Probably be more people in chicago to help you out when the time comes, if not I'm just a few hours away...
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I got my leather seats in. Comfy and clean!

Now i save for the rest of my turbo build


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