Monster stage 3 clutch and tick performance rebild

**Rk ws6** · 05-11-2009, 04:33 PM

okay so i just had my transmission rebuilt by tick performance *stage 2* and i installed a monster stage 3 clutch i have 600 miles on the clutch and tranny now and it runs extremely nice While moving at any speed BUT when im at a dead stop flat on a hill or whatever and i release the clutch to began moving the car bucks hard and makes a clunking/chatter noise and then begins to move while driving theres no noises vibrations ect... keep in mind that just before i took my trans out and sent it to tick performance it did not do this...? HELP

**Wesman** · 05-11-2009, 04:43 PM

Sounds exactly like clutch chatter.

Some of that can be expected with high performance clutches, especially Stage 3 and above.

Usually it happens during the break in period and then smooths out.

Its not doing any damage, its just the disc chattering as its grabbing against the pressure plate and flywheel.

**Rk ws6** · 05-11-2009, 04:47 PM

how long should i be expecting this to go on..? it just makes it look like i cant drive my car very well and the clunking seems violent every now an then

**Wesman** · 05-11-2009, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Rk ws6

how long should i be expecting this to go on..? it just makes it look like i cant drive my car very well and the clunking seems violent every now an then

I'd give it until about 1,000 miles to fully break in.

**Rk ws6** · 05-11-2009, 04:59 PM

alright phew man i was worried cause i dumped all my money in this trans set up and i dont want any problems you say no matter what the clutch is still gonna be a bit "jerky" since its a stage 3?

**Wesman** · 05-11-2009, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Rk ws6

alright phew man i was worried cause i dumped all my money in this trans set up and i dont want any problems you say no matter what the clutch is still gonna be a bit "jerky" since its a stage 3?

Yes, it will still be grabby, thats the nature of a Stage 3. They are mostly meant for track use, not driving in traffic. So you just have to adjust your driving style to suit the clutch, it took my friend a while to master the Fidanza stage 4 in his car.

**Rk ws6** · 05-11-2009, 06:18 PM

lol when im in traffic some times i let the clutch out kinda smooth but the car still jerks other times i chirp the tires or almost stall its definently gonna take some getting used to

**Blue_01_Z28** · 05-22-2009, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by Rk ws6

lol when im in traffic some times i let the clutch out kinda smooth but the car still jerks other times i chirp the tires or almost stall its definently gonna take some getting used to

How is the clutch in general? I was planning on buying one myself but havent heard anyone that had one. Does it feel like a on/off switch?
Also a friend of mine told me that prior to installing the clutch to apply powder chalk from a chalk line, and that it was supposed to help with the chatter of an aggressive clutch.
Does that Monster stage 3 let you roll out the clutch at least a little?

**blackbirdbrain89** · 05-27-2009, 06:47 PM

u need a driver mod and it will be fine

**MYSCZ06** · 05-27-2009, 10:43 PM

same clutch, same issue had to adjust to the clutch...

**blackbirdbrain89** · 05-29-2009, 01:12 PM

im deff going with the driver mod... ill take it for a spin and tell u how she feels.... ive only had 2 stage 3s in my car now so i think ill be fine

**Rk ws6** · 05-30-2009, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by blackbirdbrain89

im deff going with the driver mod... ill take it for a spin and tell u how she feels.... ive only had 2 stage 3s in my car now so i think ill be fine

i think i just beat you tonight up at stone bridge so obviously it driver mod isnt the problem =P the clutch is still like a on off switch but i like it i think i threw a wheel weight or something cause i just started getting some sort of vibration...?