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Old 04-07-2005 | 02:20 PM
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"I never drove or heard one"
if i had known you were going down that route you could have driven mine when we did the headlight install! i am sure you will like it.
Old 04-07-2005 | 02:41 PM
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Thanks Matthew for the offer. I did not know I was going down that route until I got the timing chain cover oil leak like Ash. Also, I had a rough idle before and after complete service, diagnosed as a disintegrating stock FW. It became a "while we are in there" item.
Old 04-07-2005 | 03:00 PM
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"It became a "while we are in there" item"
i know all about those! that's what my lwf was as well, but it really is a nice upgrade.
Old 04-07-2005 | 03:03 PM
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Mine makes minimal noise in neutral with chutch out. Easy way to get rid of the noise - Fabspeed Supercups!! Seriously, my '97 stalled twice on the way home from the shop and has been flawless ever since!! Highly recomended.
Old 04-07-2005 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by a17sbn
I'm now preparing myself to spend some cash on replacing the clutch, and have read that the upgrade to LWF/RS clutch is the only way to go.

I have read somewhere that, after the upgrade, a lot more noise is transmitted from the gearbox.

Is this so?

And if it is, just how noisy does it get?

TIA,

Steve.

ummm pretty noisy sometimes...

try to find one and listen
Old 04-07-2005 | 03:08 PM
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IMHO the LWF & RS clutch is best MOD to do. I guarantee you, your car will feel a lot quicker and faster.
Old 04-07-2005 | 03:08 PM
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I have to agree with everyone else. You hear the noise, very slight, at the beginning because it is new. After you drive the car a couple of times you will not even notice it any more. I could not recommend it more highly.
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Old 04-07-2005 | 05:34 PM
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Have to agree with the others....No discernable noise from mine and WOW, it really revs up faster!
3 months now and I abolutely love the results.
Old 04-07-2005 | 05:50 PM
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Yep its noisy - so what? Sounds great and its only up to 1800rpm or so. Sure turns heads in traffic tho!!
(if you want silent - get a lexus )

Once you're on the go, there's no stopping you - electric throttle response - just make sure you have the sport airbox and RSRs to really appreciate it all!
(oh, and hang on tight!!)
Old 04-07-2005 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Terry Adams
My car is getting the LWF/RS clutch this week. I never drove or heard one, but went with the weight numbers and Rennlisters' reviews. Can't go wrong with collective wisdom.
Another one slips further down the slope
Old 04-07-2005 | 06:36 PM
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The clatter also gets louder after the gearbox oil is really warmed up. On my car it is loudest after long highway drives or short track sessions.

Even then, however, it's not a big deal.

Ben
Old 04-07-2005 | 06:52 PM
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I'm sold - where' my credit card...this should sound great with the Supercups. As a matter of fact, the Cups will probably drown out any chatter!!!
Old 04-08-2005 | 12:04 AM
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I'll jump on the bandwagon and say that this is definitely a good mod to do if you have to replace the clutch anyways. Pricepoint difference between OEM and the LWF/RS clutch is nothing that you'd lose sleep over but the performance difference is DEFINITELY something you will notice. There is chatter at idle as others have mentioned and if you lug the engine in 1st/2nd you'll notice a little noise as well. Beyond that, the engine spools up so quickly, it feels like you have additional ponies back there.

Terry...you couldn't keep away could you...somehow I knew that once your car was in Bob's hands...there would be no turning back...congrats on the "while you were in there" mod! hehe
Old 04-08-2005 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by akolodesh
Another one slips further down the slope
Originally Posted by Ash
Terry...you couldn't keep away could you...somehow I knew that once your car was in Bob's hands...there would be no turning back...congrats on the "while you were in there" mod! hehe
You people are all evil and I wish I had never found this Rennlist. 120K miles ago I had a brand new 993 that I thought was just fine the way the factory delivered it to me. Then I started going on BAR drives and to a few race tracks, seeing what people did to their cars. We ended up at Bob's one afternoon. Then stuff wore out, so I figured it's the same labor to put in a so-so part as a real exciting one. I feel I have shown remarkable restraint for the miles I have. I hope I can resist the 3.8L upgrade when the valve guides wear down. "While we are in there".
Old 04-08-2005 | 12:39 AM
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"I hope I can resist the 3.8L upgrade"
i saw a "new" 3.8L engine for sale on ebay: only $25k -- what a bargain!


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