What did you do with your Trans Am today?

***SMWS6TA*** · 07-13-2018, 08:42 AM

It sucks cause you have to pull the tranny off a little bit to get it on the slave but it is SSSSSssssssssssssoooooooooooooOOOOOOOOO worth it.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 07-13-2018, 11:57 AM

No, I'm not dropping the transmission 🤞🤞

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**Redphoenix1998** · 07-13-2018, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

No, I'm not dropping the transmission 🤞🤞

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Technically....you're not dropping the transmission only pulling it back slightly

***SMWS6TA*** · 07-13-2018, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Redphoenix1998

Technically....you're not dropping the transmission only pulling it back slightly

**35th-ANV-SS** · 07-13-2018, 12:26 PM

I'll just crack the screw open, pump the pedal and keep doing it until no air. Seems fairly easy....like most things on these cars lol.

First time I've had to do it in 17 years....how often will I use it?

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**Redphoenix1998** · 07-13-2018, 02:00 PM

That's true. I have to do mine every year so worth it for me. Clutch + high HP + throwout bearing = FUN! I have had a 4L80 laying around and debated it a couple of times but where's the fun in that

**35th-ANV-SS** · 07-13-2018, 02:03 PM

Is that normal to do it that often? I have had 500rwhp and 450rwtq for about 8 years now. Is that on a stock clutch?

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***SMWS6TA*** · 07-16-2018, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Redphoenix1998

That's true. I have to do mine every year so worth it for me. Clutch + high HP + throwout bearing = FUN! I have had a 4L80 laying around and debated it a couple of times but where's the fun in that

I get told every time I'm at the track that if I want to win more races I need to switch to auto. What's funny is I only seem to lose to the cars that have serious mods like boost or high nitrous shots or straight up track only cars and I'm on street tires still.

***SMWS6TA*** · 07-16-2018, 06:11 AM

Ordered the Vert's new top from Rockauto. I like their prices but the waiting is a PITA sometimes. A week before it ships?!?!

I also priced my drag wheels for the front. I'm placing my order next month hopefully

**35th-ANV-SS** · 07-16-2018, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

Ordered the Vert's new top from Rockauto. I like their prices but the waiting is a PITA sometimes. A week before it ships?!?!

I also priced my drag wheels for the front. I'm placing my order next month hopefully

We have lead times that are 6+ weeks before shipment lol.

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**Y2KArcticSS** · 07-20-2018, 11:20 AM

Bought some spark plugs for the T/A. At least a couple of the plugs are fouled, most likely due to the previous tune running horribly rich and possibly partially from the low voltage situations as the alternator was taking a dump.

***SMWS6TA*** · 07-20-2018, 09:40 PM

I think I broke my clutch. Literally.

**pajeff02** · 07-21-2018, 06:29 AM

Launching it?

***SMWS6TA*** · 07-21-2018, 06:54 AM

No. I was coming to a light down shifted.

Not sure what is wrong, I have pressure in the pedal and transmission I know is good. I can't put it in gear with engine on. It off no binding or issues shifting gears. I think the pressure plate may have broken a spring.

It of course breaks in the shitty part of town. I got a trailer from a friend. Loading was interesting, put it in 2nd gear, start it and practically launched it up the trailer, didn't have a winch or enough ppl to push. Had to hand brake and rev up and same time to not kill the engine but still move it. Towed it to my cousin's house cause his drive way doesn't have a 25° slope.

I'll tear into it next weekend.

**cammed goat** · 07-22-2018, 12:27 PM

I agree on the pressure plate ishing the bed. Happened to me last summer. While coming to a stop, I pressed the clutch pedal and heard a "clunk". Went to put in gear and couldn't. Every time I tried to engage a gear, I heard a grinding noise or the car would roll forward. With the car off, no problem, but if started while in gear, would roll forward.

***SMWS6TA*** · 07-22-2018, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

I agree on the pressure plate ishing the bed. Happened to me last summer. While coming to a stop, I pressed the clutch pedal and heard a "clunk". Went to put in gear and couldn't. Every time I tried to engage a gear, I heard a grinding noise or the car would roll forward. With the car off, no problem, but if started while in gear, would roll forward.

^^^this!!

I also here some weird ass noise to like something is rolling around.

**Redphoenix1998** · 07-23-2018, 12:24 PM

It's the summwr of transmissions! Luckily I was able to patch mine up with a no walk bushing but planning to do an upgrade from Tick

**Y2KArcticSS** · 07-23-2018, 12:45 PM

^^^ Don't say that too loud, I don't need any more problems this year

***SMWS6TA*** · 07-23-2018, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Redphoenix1998

It's the summwr of transmissions! Luckily I was able to patch mine up with a no walk bushing but planning to do an upgrade from Tick

I did my Tick Stg 3 upgrade last yr.

**hardtrailz** · 07-24-2018, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by Naaman

Any update on this? If possible, I'd ditch the insurance agent/company....

The agent has been working up the chain and the car has been in the shop nearly a month. The adjuster has been super-ceded by his boss who still sucks with communication, but the dealership is taking the time to do it right. Found more damage to the inner fender rail and since the dealer owner is my daughters godfather, they gave me a new cruze to drive until they can fix it right. I think about a week and I shouold get it back. Sucks, but better than totaling it since I doubt i could replace it without having to deal with unknown issues. My drivetrain is solid and the body they can fix. I know they are basically using only GM parts which I am glad for.