Laguna Seca: GT PP Amazes, then chokes and dies on its own cluth

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

Clutch, even...

Clocked a few very fast laps, especially considering first time with the Mustang at this Track and first time trying the tires.

Unfortunately, in the 4th session, the clutch died. No can shift-o. Pedal dead and firm, not moving hardly at all at about 1/2 travel. Cannot enter into gears.


Best time: 1:46.708 (AMB) and until I blew up, I had the fastest timed lap -wow!


EDIT: The silver lining is that I coasted all the way back to my paddock gear (no one lost track time), and it started raining just as I called a tow haha.

EDIT 2: Good video to post lol

EDIT 3: The tires might be best at cooler temps, e.g. autocross tires. Just a first impression

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[CoastHighway]

Oh no! Will you have it fixed in time for the May 16th Laguna event?

Twin disk upgrade?

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

I dont know! Worst case I have the s2k.. If THAT car doesnt break down tomorrow or sunday.

EDIT: Arrrrrgh I left my gloves, shoes and helmet in the Stang. :(

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

Twin disk upgrade?

Please elaborate if possible!!

 

[daltron]

Change fluid and might as well go RXT if you want to go FI one day.

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

times - AM

 

[CoastHighway]

Those McLeod Clutch RXT Twin Disc's just look interesting.

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

Change fluid and might as well go RXT if you want to go FI one day.

Car is back in the shop, 4 hours from home :(

What could have happened, clutch goes chernobyl after 4 hours of HPDE?
Factory flaw?
Fluid??

 

[16s550]

Sorry to hear about clutch. Glad to hear you had some bad ass laps tho. I always wanted to run laguna Seca is there anyway I can join you guys on a track day? I know the more the cheaper it is for everyone..

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

Sorry to hear about clutch. Glad to hear you had some bad ass laps tho. I always wanted to run laguna Seca is there anyway I can join you guys on a track day? I know the more the cheaper it is for everyone..

If you are safe there are many clubs that would welcome you!

EDIT: feel free to PM if you want more info

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

Those McLeod Clutch RXT Twin Disc's just look interesting.

I'll check them out, thanks!

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

Soooo... I guess I expected a bit much from the clutch. But no one said anything about this. Have you all upgraded yours?

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

I wonder if the clutch line failed

 

[16s550]

I'd try to warrantee it if possible.

 

[tyshenry]

I mean, possibly user error. I haven't heard anyone having issues with their clutches at the road course.

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