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Old 04-22-2019, 06:47 AM
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Arctic or polar silver? Miles? Congrats.
Old 04-22-2019, 08:22 AM
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Oh yeah! Congrats!!
Old 04-22-2019, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ipman
Arctic or polar silver? Miles? Congrats.
Arctic, 60k miles. Thanks!
Old 04-23-2019, 10:21 AM
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Good luck with it, sounds like you may have a modified clutch though.
Old 04-23-2019, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gietl
Ha, yeah it has some tweaks already, including the clutch. It has the Ultimate Motorwerks lightweight flywheel clutch kit. Clutch appears fine, driver is a bit out of practice.

Car definitely keeps a smile on my face, looking forward to getting more time behind the wheel. We are in the metro area for all you Colorado folks.
Another artic silver turbo in the club! Good choice!
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Old 04-23-2019, 10:23 PM
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Right on, what are your initial thoughts?
Old 04-23-2019, 11:39 PM
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NICE!!! Congrats
Old 04-24-2019, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 911mhawk
Right on, what are your initial thoughts?
I really love it. It is the highest HP car I have ever owned, and that feeling you get when you mash the pedal to the floor and the turbos spool and your body is pinned into the seat....scary and exhilarating. I find it to be a great DD, and look forward to some road trips in it. The seats are incredibly comfortable. I am doing much better with the clutch now. I do find that everyone on the road wants to drive fast around me, even if I'm just plodding along at 5 over. I'll have to post an update in a week or two as I have more seat time and get some more real driving against it other than the daily commute.

Some folks may have missed my other post, but yes, it is an aftermarket clutch and I knew that buying it. GT3 LWF clutch kit from Ultimate Motorwerks.

Car goes into the shop tomorrow for it's full inspection and emissions test if all is well.
Old 04-24-2019, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by gietl
Some folks may have missed my other post, but yes, it is an aftermarket clutch and I knew that buying it. GT3 LWF clutch kit from Ultimate Motorwerks.
Reference your comment..."I need to get used to the clutch, pretty hefty...my leg is going to get a work out" (my bold); the GT3 LWFW clutch kit from Kevin will not cause your clutch to feel "pretty hefty" or cause your left leg to get a work out.
Old 04-24-2019, 10:22 AM
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Very envious! but super happy, congrats sir!
Old 04-24-2019, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Dock
Reference your comment..."I need to get used to the clutch, pretty hefty...my leg is going to get a work out" (my bold); the GT3 LWFW clutch kit from Kevin will not cause your clutch to feel "pretty hefty" or cause your left leg to get a work out.
If it has the gt2 slave it will be heavy. With stock accumulator it would still be light.
Old 04-24-2019, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by s65e90
If it has the gt2 slave it will be heavy. With stock accumulator it would still be light.
That's been my experience. My car has stock clutch accumulator, and the clutch pedal is as easy to depress as any modern hydraulic clutch car.

But I've also driven MotoJB's Aerocorn, and it's got an aftermarket clutch and GT2 slave. It's much much heavier and I wouldn't like it on my car. Someone else's car no problem!
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Originally Posted by s65e90
If it has the gt2 slave it will be heavy. With stock accumulator it would still be light.
I know.

It appears that he thinks a heavy clutch is normal (read - stock feel is heavy), or that the LWFW kit from Kevin causes a heavier clutch feel.
Old 04-24-2019, 02:55 PM
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My apologies on the controversial clutch comment, it was my observation....nothing more. Appreciate the feedback.
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Originally Posted by gietl
My apologies on the controversial clutch comment, it was my observation....nothing more. Appreciate the feedback.
No need for an apology; just want to help you figure out what has been modified on your Turbo and what hasn't. If you are stock other than Kevin's kit then something is wrong with your clutch system.

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