New ACT PROTOTYPE REVIEW
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From: 茨城県
Originally Posted by ACTman,May 15 2009, 05:36 AM
The first production parts of the new design were in process a couple days ago and probably already shipping. For more information on the minor differences in design you can check out this thread: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=663489. The thread also covers a lot about clutch design in general.
For those that are grateful for the changes, you can thank Jack (Goddard) and others for stirring up the pot enough to get our attention. I may not agree with the conclusion that our clutch causes crankwalk, but I could see opportunities for improvement without significant tradeoffs.
For those that are grateful for the changes, you can thank Jack (Goddard) and others for stirring up the pot enough to get our attention. I may not agree with the conclusion that our clutch causes crankwalk, but I could see opportunities for improvement without significant tradeoffs.
How is the new part designated so we know what to look for?
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Originally Posted by Boofster,May 15 2009, 08:31 AM
Thank you Dirk!
How is the new part designated so we know what to look for?
How is the new part designated so we know what to look for?
I am also considering making an Xtreme version that will have about 65% increase later this year. BTW, that is an actual increase in clamp load (and torque capacity if combined with a street disc), not just a fictitious number. You can do the math yourself by going to the other thread and following the calculations. You cannot compare apples with oranges when it comes to the claims. Where some clutch companies come up with their claims...? I can't answer that one.
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From: Harvest, AL
Originally Posted by ACTman,May 15 2009, 12:19 PM
Anything in this month going forward will be the new design.
My clutch is due to go out anytime now. I was hoping the new one would be available before my clutch died.
Thanks Dirk!
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by ACTman,May 15 2009, 08:36 AM
For those that are grateful for the changes, you can thank Jack (Goddard) and others for stirring up the pot enough to get our attention. I may not agree with the conclusion that our clutch causes crankwalk, but I could see opportunities for improvement without significant tradeoffs.
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From: OC
Originally Posted by ACTman,May 15 2009, 06:36 AM
The first production parts of the new design were in process a couple days ago and probably already shipping. For more information on the minor differences in design you can check out this thread: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=663489. The thread also covers a lot about clutch design in general.
For those that are grateful for the changes, you can thank Jack (Goddard) and others for stirring up the pot enough to get our attention. I may not agree with the conclusion that our clutch causes crankwalk, but I could see opportunities for improvement without significant tradeoffs.
For those that are grateful for the changes, you can thank Jack (Goddard) and others for stirring up the pot enough to get our attention. I may not agree with the conclusion that our clutch causes crankwalk, but I could see opportunities for improvement without significant tradeoffs.
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From: Long Beach, CA
Originally Posted by Chris_Lum,May 13 2009, 11:08 PM
install price + new pp cost makes it a hard decision to switch over.
the only thing that keeps me from switching over is the fact that Dirk was very confident the current ACT pp was not the direct cause of crankwalk.
