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Old 09-24-03, 12:53 AM
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Well, i guess I'll have to change my usrname auto>manual complete: My impressions

First of all, did you know that S5 RX-7s are fast? Seriously, I did not know that up until now! Or would it be more appropriate to say that I couldn't tell it.

I just got my car back from Compact Cars in naples, a rotary shop out there on the Gulf Coast side of FL. The swap would have been completed in one day, but a wrong part supplied to CC left the project unfinished until late Today.

The first thing I am noticing is that my fuel needle moves a lot less frequently, and I can actually get any amount of acceleration that I need in my day to day activities, rather than slamming the pedal and hoping to God that i will launch fast enough.

It is like having some kind of second throttle, power delivery is any way I want it to be when I want tit o be.....almost.

I ended up paying $1050 for the whole thing, including warrantied transmission, labor, new ACT six puck clutch with HD pressure plate, all clutch hydraulics, all other related hardware, and even a snazzy leather shift know, and boot. My father gave me the money, so I was not hesistant to spend it when my daily driver finally gave up its transmission half way to Naples to have it replaced.

It's been a bitch learning to drive manual again, especially with this clutch, but my car is finally a solid piece. i can drive anywhere with confidence.

I will begin work on a modified NA4EL to see exactly what the transmission is capable of when programmed, built, and controlled properly with quality components, but that will be a long term project that i will be undertaking on my own on the side.

I think I am going to go for another drive now. got to break in that bad boy clutch.
Old 09-24-03, 02:30 AM
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Change that name, and if you are ever near Crystal Beach, give me a holla, and I'll go for a cruise with ya.


How about RoninRowTheGears?

Has a nice ring to it...
Old 09-24-03, 03:43 AM
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I cant wait to get my car swapped how much do you think it will be for labor if i have all the parts already?
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Good to hear Ronin......is that disc spring loaded? After you break it in.....now you can do some drifting....
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Originally posted by dvls-7
Good to hear Ronin......is that disc spring loaded? After you break it in.....now you can do some drifting....

If its an ACT, its unsprung. A real bitch.
I liked mine at first, but now I just wish I had gotten a sprung hub.
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ACT actually does make a sprung hub unit. It is very progressive for a cltcuh that is supposed to be as agressive as this one.

I love it. I am breaking in the clutch right now. can't wait until it is done.
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