[How-To] Clutch Damper Valve Delete

So who is going to be the next person to do this?????????

Eventually I'll do this ...

I'm hoping it'll be me. i have the part already but i think I'm going to be installing it Christmas day or the day after

So.. it definitely grabs a lot more aggressively when I accidentally slipped off the clutch when half engaged...

 

Still worth it! Time to catch up and install Perrin Brass Bushing

this MOD might move up my list considering cost. COBB AP and Nameless ABE might have to wait!

Hoping for someone in the NJ area that can help me with this!

this MOD might move up my list considering cost. COBB AP and Nameless ABE might have to wait!

 

$35-$45 depending on where you get the part. I would be happy to help with the install, I have done 2 now.

$35-$45 depending on where you get the part. I would be happy to help with the install, I have done 2 now.

 

After the holiday's maybe?

My office is closed from Christmas Eve thru Jan 5. I will be available anytime in there so come on over for a visit. Or one weekend after that is fine too.

I better order the part then

 

Also did you find out about SS line?

What brand of brake fluid? I have some unused Galfer DOT4 i bought for my motorcycle caliper/brake pad swap I could use. Will that work?

I'm not going to bother with a SS clutch line until I have to do a clutch, and then maybe not ever, so no not yet. It's not as necessary on the clutch hydraulics as it is for the brake system and the modulation needed at the limit. The Galfer fluid will work fine, or if you want to pick up a pint of Castrol for $6.00. Fluid type and quality is not as critical in the clutch as it is in a brake system. Edited December 18, 2014 by GTEASER

I think I may end up doing this soon. My clutch sucks sometimes, I too thought it was just me but the vagueness at odd times is getting old.

 

I am just scared of killing my clutch or anything else for that matter.

No need to be. This is actually recommended by several aftermarket clutch manufacturers.

Ordered. Might do brakes at the smell time.

Just did this today, and I'm honestly a little mad at myself for waiting this long.

 

Couple little notes: GTEASER's post a couple pages in (re: gusset removal) says that the remaining gusset should go toward the front of the car- that's the end that gets the tube that leads to the master cylinder. Also, check the gasket on the throttle body side of the TMIC-TB hose while you have the intercooler off, doesn't get any easier to do. The hose came off with the intercooler on mine, despite the fact that I had loosened the clamp at the intercooler, and couldn't even get to the one at the throttle body.

It all makes sense now! I was wondering why the clutch felt so different from time to time, making me feel disconnected from the car. I'm going to do this delete for sure.

I did an appendix delete instead, costs a bit more.

^^ hope you're feeling okay buddy.

Just order part from Subaru Thursday! Will come back with results!

Wow.. just wow.

Regret holding off this mod! Took two hours for me, made sure I bled the clutch good. Ended up changing the fluid.

 

But totally different experience now with the clutch!

^^^Hahahahaha!! Time to relearn your clutch! But good news is that it will never feel vague or change engagement points again. Glad you like it!

To be honest, the clutch seems normal to me.

Yes, no more floating engage point. That was the best part.

However, everything seems normal as to where it engage with and without the damper.

Hill starts are MUCH more precise. No more over revving or barely stalling.

Normal driving seems alot better. Rpm drops a tad faster.

2nd to 3rd wot seems alot nicer between shift. I can literally feel the clutch engage and disengage when I tell it too.

But clutch feels completely normal now.

Maybe I didn't have the car long enough to actually tell the difference? Hmm...

 

Overall, best $26 I ever spent on the car.

amidroc.....can you please deposit your damper delete review here? The more the merrier!!!

Ahem....

 

This mod has made the clutch engagement more alive. In the sense that I can feel the point when the clutch is actually engaging instead of floating. For some reason my clutch pedal is more firm compared to GTEASER's. It takes a heavier foot press to get the clutch pedal to go in. Since I am not the original owner I can only imagine the previous owner had the clutch replaced.

 

I have not tried to drop the clutch or attempted any launches. Too scared. Besides I am still on the stock map and can't take advantage of full boost. It is still a kick in the pants from 1st to 2nd and the clutch works like I want it to.

 

My clutch engagement feels like it is about 1/3 from the floor everytime. So it's consistent. However, I don't know if that gives any indication to the health of the clutch plate, disk or the push rod. I can feel the disengagement through the pedal and visualize it (if that even makes sense.)

 

This is my daily driver so it just feels normal?! No mush....just push.(wait..whaaa that doesn't even rhyme although it looks like it should?!) Everything about this mod is a plus. Just make sure you have a good buddy and helper to to all the dirty work while you fiddle with the shift stop installation!!

Thanks bud! I like how you started your "speech" by clearing your throat. That made me ROFL.

I can picture him behind a podium... that was great.