SHOtimes List Archive

This read-only message was archived from a public mail list.
Mail From: "Bob" <(email redacted)>

Unfortunately, from my experience, the clucth is not the problem; it's the pressure plate and the lack of space for a properly beefy
one that won't warp under the modest slipping and heat buildup that would natuarally ocurr when driving it on a road course.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vladimir
> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 10:23 AM
>
> First, a disclaimer,
>
> SouthBendClutch is not paying me in any way shape or
> form for this. I am just ecstatic about their clutch.
>
> 2 I no longer have an SHO, my SHO ended its life last
> July, because of a friend who decided to borrow my car
> and get head in it while he was drunk, and crashed it
> into what I do not know until this day.
>
> I Now drive a 98 Maxima SE 5spd, which I acquired in
> February with 126k on the clock. I bought it from
> carmax as I was an employee there and signed a waiver
> releasing them from all liability if something was to
> go wrong with the car. The TOB as they told me was
> making a noise, so before I bought it, I made them
> change the clutch... However it turned out that didnt
> solve the problem, and after I put 900$ into a new
> clutch, and exhaust and battery for inspection, I had
> no choice but to buy a car with aa bad tranny. My
> maxima has 147k on the clock now. from February to
> the end of July, I put 20k on it with the bad bearing,
> and finally it started going bad....
>
> I posted this on the Nissan Forums (under the 95-99
> Maxima)... I just thought it would be great info for
> you guys also... I dont have an SHO anymore, but the
> subscription to the list stayed.. so here it is... my
> 2 cents about SBC....
>
> My Maxima is back from the shop with
> 1. a new tranny from a red 99 se-l with 88k miles (I
> have a white 98 se with 147k)
> the reason my tranny had to be replaced was because of
> the input shaft bearing...
>
> 2. a brand new from the factory OEM nissan flywheel
>
> 3. 5qts of redline MT 90
>
> and finally
>
> 4. A brand new rally series clutch from
> SouthBendClutch.
>
> What SBC does, is they take (for the rally series
> which is the first upgrade from OEM)
> EXEDY oem clutches and change the lining to one that
> is organic, and sewn through with steel/copper.
>
> This is my experience with if from the first day.
>
> The pedal once I drove the car feels extremely overly
> soft... I started getting upset and called the guys at
> SBC. They told me not to worry and test out the clutch
> some more.
>
> At my lunch break from work, I took it up and down 795
> ( a short local stretch of hwy down here in baltimore
> county). I made it a point to approach redline as much
> as possible in every gear. When shifting, the shift
> proved to be smooth, steady, and quick, no matter how
> high the rpms were. Also in normal driving, I never
> could shift without a jerk before. Now that problem is
> solved completely, the shifting is flawless.
>
> Finally, John at SBC told me to try and burn out on
> the clutch....
>
> I revved the car to only about 3000-3500 rpms and
> dropped the clutch....
>
> I was expecting a small chirp of the wheels...
>
> What I got was a full fledged burn out throughout the
> whole length of first gear!!! If I had decided to
> continue into second, Im confident I would be burning
> out into the beginning of second also.
>
> I talked to Andy at SBC asking how I can promote them,
> and he told me the best way was to post to the forums
> that I am a member of. They also shipped me out a few
> stickers and decals to put on the car, which I will do
> with pride. Andy also told me that If I have people
> lining up to buy their clutches through me, he can
> hook me up with more than decent discounts, and I, in
> turn, can pass those savings on to you guys. I paid
> 195 for my kit with shipping. I am sure I could
> arrange some great group deals
>
> Vladimir
_______________________________________________
Shotimes mailing list
(email redacted)
team.net/mailman/listinfo/shotimes

This read-only message was archived from a public mail list.
Mail From: Vladimir <(email redacted)>

In my experience, these guys' clutches do what they
say they will. The reason mine was so much less, is
because I got the "rally series" for my 98 maxima,
which is just an oem exedy clutch with different
lining (a small upgrade from oem). Basically, I was
only looking for a clutch to last a little longer than
usual and shift smoother. Both of these requirements
were fully met with this clutch..

I wish I could have my 89 SHO back... anyone in the
mood to donate one?????
Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
mail.yahoo.com
_______________________________________________
Shotimes mailing list
(email redacted)
team.net/mailman/listinfo/shotimes