Re: [a2-16v-list] HIPO pressure plate

[Marshall Grice IV]

The problem with the stock pressure plates is poor design.  The new ones are 
only single strap pp's and they just can't absorb the energy they need too 
when you shift hard at high rpms.  When the motor is slowed by the 
tranny(aka releasing the clutch with the engine rpm > input shaft rpm) the 
straps bend outward and pop the rivets off.  If you have more straps they 
don't bend enough to pop the rivets off.  Also if you replace the rivets 
with a higher grade rivet or bolt(of adequate grade) you eliminate the rivet 
problem.

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