Re: [DML] Sudden shifting trouble

["Rustproof" <Rustproof@xxxx>]

John- They may very well be for balance. I have been to several speed shops
in my area and every one of them recommends the Centerforce clutch set over
the OEM of any brand. They think they are great. Unfortunately, if you ask
them why they are so great...no one seems to actually know. One guy claimed
the weights use centrifugal force to enhance the engagement of clutch to
flywheel contact, another said they were for "dynamic balance" and yet
another claimed they assisted in the disengagement of the clutch to pressure
plate. I personally think that none of the above is correct. I will look up
the patent claims over the weekend to see just what the novel feature of the
clutch weight really is. Regardless, the proof is in the performance and I
can't detect any. (at least not in a Delorean) Perhaps if the Delorean had
a bit more testosterone in the engine department the improvement may be more
evident. Actually, when you think about it, installing a competition clutch
on a car that can't really jump off the line is somewhat like putting
mag-wheels a lawnmower if you know what I mean. In any event, the
performance characteristics of the PRV-6 indicate that the OEM clutch is
probably more than sufficient for the task at hand, rendering any further
design modifications superfluous. (with the possible exception of improved
material components) That's just my two cents.
Rustproof
vin 1559