GMM Race and Centerforce DF Clutch Installed

Groucho · 04-12-2006, 07:56 PM

I'm in drivetrain heaven, baby. Tight clutch and tighter, positive shifting. Just put on new meats as well, Goodyear F1 GS-D3s. Sweet.

Oh, and the comparison threads between the B&M and GMM are pointless...it's like comparing a Chevy Aveo and an Aston-Martin V8 Vantage.

raven1124 · 04-12-2006, 08:17 PM

Did you put the black boot back on?

Groucho · 04-12-2006, 08:19 PM

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Did you put the black boot back on?

If you are referring to the large rubber boot bolted to the tunnel, I have the white one...and yes.

raven1124 · 04-12-2006, 08:25 PM

Sorry, I was talking about the black rubber dust cover. Or at least I think that’s what it is. GMM didn't say anything about putting it back on.

LS2FAST · 04-12-2006, 08:40 PM

I knew you would like the GMM Shifter.... congrats on the install.

How do you like those tires??

Groucho · 04-12-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by raven1124

Sorry, I was talking about the black rubber dust cover. Or at least I think that’s what it is. GMM didn't say anything about putting it back on.

Oh, that.

No....I don't think so. I had it installed at the same time I got a clutch installed...two birds and all that.

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Originally Posted by LS2FAST

I knew you would like the GMM Shifter.... congrats on the install.

How do you like those tires??

No real miles on them yet, but so far so bueno! I'll letchya know tonight when I get home...110 miles away.

raven1124 · 04-12-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Groucho

Oh, that.

No....I don't think so. I had it installed at the same time I got a clutch installed...two birds and all that.

Just wondering. I've got to figure out a way to try and quiet it down. Just haven't had the time.

JMVorbeck · 04-12-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Groucho

I'm in drivetrain heaven, baby. Tight clutch and tighter, positive shifting. Just put on new meats as well, Goodyear F1 GS-D3s. Sweet.

Oh, and the comparison threads between the B&M and GMM are pointless...it's like comparing a Chevy Aveo and an Aston-Martin V8 Vantage.

Did you need to replace the clutch or was it just a perf. upgrade? You know, I dont think you are going to get the same mileage out of the F1's as you did the Pilot Sports but the handling should be much better. I put down a patch in the parking lot (yes, here is the a$$hole again abusing my car ~ take a suck of my armpit) at work when I left today, and the mark left by those is really cool. Unlike the "other" tires that leave a striped mark these leave a solid black swath and grip like gangbusters. The BFG's were quiet when they turned over but these mama jamma's howl like a biotch on the blacktop.

Groucho · 04-13-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JMVorbeck

Did you need to replace the clutch or was it just a perf. upgrade? You know, I dont think you are going to get the same mileage out of the F1's as you did the Pilot Sports but the handling should be much better. I put down a patch in the parking lot (yes, here is the a$$hole again abusing my car ~ take a suck of my armpit) at work when I left today, and the mark left by those is really cool. Unlike the "other" tires that leave a striped mark these leave a solid black swath and grip like gangbusters. The BFG's were quiet when they turned over but these mama jamma's howl like a biotch on the blacktop.

The clutch was a "might as well" moment and a feel thing...with 68k miles on my car the OEM was getting soft. No failure yet, but I had the money so "might as well".

Just drove home with the GS-D3s...WOW. Grippy indeed.

GTODEALER · 04-13-2006, 04:48 PM

You'll love the Centerforce!! Was I correct on the added pedal effort? We just finished a LS7 clutch install and it went flawlessly..... stock feel as well.