3200 Assetto Corsa - clutch upgrade?
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No1 was talk of a Kevlar type clutch in the USA, don't really think it turned out as hoped for, plus I believe it was for the 4200/GS.
Don't know of an up-grade as such for the 3200, but they did up-grade the clutch for the 4200 during its life to a double tang spec.
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Don't know of an up-grade as such for the 3200, but they did up-grade the clutch for the 4200 during its life to a double tang spec.
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Welcome to the forum, would be interested to hear your thoughts on your AC and some pics would be nice.
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Here's a track day pic from Donnington - might explain why clutch worn!!
As to Assetto Corsa - she is a joy when on song, and an expensive mistress!!
Had her since new , 26000 miles on clock and immaculate. The AC tweeks make for a completely different drive to the standard 3200, and in my opinion, a nicer looking car than a 4200 as well as more of a 'drivers' car!
As to Assetto Corsa - she is a joy when on song, and an expensive mistress!!
Had her since new , 26000 miles on clock and immaculate. The AC tweeks make for a completely different drive to the standard 3200, and in my opinion, a nicer looking car than a 4200 as well as more of a 'drivers' car!
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As to the clutch issue does anyone have experience of the Zachs upgrade?
http://en.sachsperformance.com/sach...98-032002/sre-performance-kupplung-set-2.html
Cheers!
http://en.sachsperformance.com/sach...98-032002/sre-performance-kupplung-set-2.html
Cheers!
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Wow, had her since new, she is a late model, 02 plate?? or is that private reg??
lozcb
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Best chap to talk to would be Roberto of grimaldi engineering or Myles at Emblem , both very conversant with all things 3200 , as to the upgraded sachs clutch plate , there have been very positive results , one thingn to check first would be the release bearing/and or mechanism linkages though , they are prone top collapsing and give the impression the clutch is on its way out
regards loz
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Yes was at stamford last year, and will hopefully attend next as well.
I'll keep an eye out for other events and maybe see you and other forum members.
As to the car, originally supplied by Meridien, it was in there show room unregistered for sometime, then registered by them in 02 in order to meet their 'sales targets'. i purchased it from them a few months after, the car having about 200 miles on the clock, most of that from the factory road testing carried out on all AC's prior to shipping.
She is number1 of 75 UK supplied cars and i obviously have a comprehensive collection of bills and service documentation, she has been spared no expence!
Recently fitted Larini back boxes so not only does she drive well, but sounds so sweet!
Thanks Loz for the contacts, I'll make a few calls and see where we go from there, but any more info on the clutch issue much appreciated!
I'll keep an eye out for other events and maybe see you and other forum members.
As to the car, originally supplied by Meridien, it was in there show room unregistered for sometime, then registered by them in 02 in order to meet their 'sales targets'. i purchased it from them a few months after, the car having about 200 miles on the clock, most of that from the factory road testing carried out on all AC's prior to shipping.
She is number1 of 75 UK supplied cars and i obviously have a comprehensive collection of bills and service documentation, she has been spared no expence!
Recently fitted Larini back boxes so not only does she drive well, but sounds so sweet!
Thanks Loz for the contacts, I'll make a few calls and see where we go from there, but any more info on the clutch issue much appreciated!
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Welcome No 1
I echo ^^^^ loz, check release bearing via inspection hatch on driver side of bell housing. Relaced last year at 64,000 miles, half of them done by me on same clutch. The friction surfaces were in decent shape, but pressure plate fingers "age" apparently.
Appears that release bearing is made of toffee on my car, torn almost completely off!
Fitted full standard 3 piece clutch kit (sachs anyway)
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She sounds a beauty , If you have had the car from new and its ex Meridian , then you could possibly know Myles of Emblem sports cars , he was trained at Meridian and worked there for some time so he probably knows your car , he's very amiable and would be happy to check it out probably FOC , one of the best indies in the UK and very good rates aswell
regards loz
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Having No1 makes it that bit more special and I would think valuable