C2's Alero Updates

[leroBob]

What's the end game with the site?

[[ion] C2]

I might buy it and update it

[leroBob]

They should just gift it to you.
. Those three haven't even logged in since when? The value is less than a 2 liter of Pepsi.(Red dog job reference)

[[ion] C2]

Centerforce, as expected, is not very receptive to the idea of making a custom flywheel to work with this swap.

I reached out to RPS Carbon to see if they'll help. They are known for comfortable to operate clutches that hold power.

[Oldsnut]

Originally Posted by leroBob

They should just gift it to you.
. Those three haven't even logged in since when? The value is less than a 2 liter of Pepsi.(Red dog job reference)

Bite Me!! I am on here 2-3 times a day to delete spammers registering and see whats up. Everybody thinks they know everything.

[leroBob]

Originally Posted by Oldsnut

Bite Me!! I am on here 2-3 times a day to delete spammers registering and see whats up. Everybody thinks they know everything.

I stand corrected! I like the passion.

[[ion] C2]

Using advice from Tony @ UMS Tuning on how to reach out to a clutch company, I was able to get a reply from RPS, the company that makes super easy to drive, high torque capable carbon clutches. They supposedly are just as smooth to operate as a stock vehicle.

Originally Posted by RPS

I love working with Tony and would be interested in helping you with your goals. A one-off custom RPS Super Lite 8" BC3 triple disc carbon clutch capable of 1,000 lbs-ft of torque to the tire is $8,000 and takes 3-4 months to make.

[Oldsnut]

Originally Posted by [ion] C2

Using advice from Tony @ UMS Tuning on how to reach out to a clutch company, I was able to get a reply from RPS, the company that makes super easy to drive, high torque capable carbon clutches. They supposedly are just as smooth to operate as a stock vehicle.

Your patience with this project is amazing!

[tw0123]

I love the passion and desire you put into the car Chris!!! Although I couldn't imagine dropping 8k just for a clutch!!! Can't wait to see the progress

[That01Olds]

Originally Posted by Oldsnut

Bite Me!! I am on here 2-3 times a day to delete spammers registering and see whats up. Everybody thinks they know everything.

I am deceased lol. I hope you're doing well Andy! LeroBob someone has to be logging in to keep the site running and going. Can't wait to see the finished result Chris!! I'm seeing less and less Alero's on the road these days, but I still think of the site when I do see them. A few low mileage and clean ones have come up as of late too! So they're still out there, which is always nice to see! Cheers!

[[ion] C2]

Finally got the car back from the transmission shop after 2 months.

Clutch Masters was taking too long and being unresponsive and difficult to communicate with, so I took a new OEM style bearing and removed the plastic portion and had a -3 AN fitting welded to it, making my own plastic-less bearing setup. After bringing the part to them last Monday and expressing that I will pay more to expedite this as it's been sitting at their shop for 1.5 months, I returned on Tuesday to find out they haven't touched it and no one wants to work on it, so maybe another week and a half and they'll call me.

However, they did the remove and reinstall today and now I have it back. Unfortunately they touched a bunch of stuff doing it. Gotta get another alignment because the steering wheel is turned terribly to go straight. A clamp on the turbo to charge pipe coupler was completely off so massive boost leak. They left their custom engine hoist hook attached using one of my cam tower bolts. And other minor things. Hate to have it in various shops so damn often.

I just want to drive it.