Anyone else have ACT2600?

Well, coming home from class today, my tranny was unbearable. I pretty much had to slam one gear to the next with all I had. I'm getting used to this though, because it seems like every time it starts to act up like this, it's my slave cylinder. Sure, enough, I ripped it off tonight and it was. I go through probably 4 slave cylinders a year, once every three months, and every time, It's because the boot rips and lets air in the lines. Not to mention, a shift fork every two years. Would anyone attribute this to my clutch? Even after replacing the slave cylinder tonight, and bleeding it completely, my gears are very very knotchy... first and second gear don't like to go in, at least not with some force... some "annoying everyday driver pain in the ass grinding" force. Does anyone who have any insight on how much stress this clutch is actually putting on my tranny(and which parts are affected), and how the hell I can get it to shift smoothly?

I think what i fear I'm getting down to is, do I need a new tranny? Is it possible the synchros are pretty worn, and would BG synchroshift do anything to a tranny that shifts this shitty? Any answers would be greatly appreciated cause I'm really starting to hate driving this car ;)

act 2600 is a heavy duty clutch. Had one for 2 years on my 98 gsx. Notice how your left calf muscle is bigger than your right-lol. Not quite sure if that would be your problem but wouldnt put it past it. Its kinda to much clutch for alot of everday driving. Its more of a clutch for drag racing if you ask me. I know driving in seattle traffic with that bad boy set my road rage into overdrive:) a 2100 would be more forgiving since its a slight step above stock. A tranny flush will usually show any signs of metal shavings and i highly recommend it. Bg and redline are my choice of fluid, but without personnaly driving it I could say if a new tranny is in need. a 2600 with hard driving will shorten its life 4sure.

my friend on his 95 tsi awd has put 2 slave cylinders in his car and he has the act2600

I've run half a dozen 2600s in the 2g.

The boot tearing has nothing to do with air in the lines. It can lead to a leak at the seal though from abrasives getting in there. Bad forks will break, luckily my second one was good and lasted several years.

I'll list a few causes for notchy tranny besides just being worn.

Not bled properly (many people THINK they know how to do this...)

Bad master

Clutch rod not adjusted properly. Most poeple don't know what this rod is really for...

Rubber clutch line expanding under pressure reducing travel.

Incorrect step cut on the flywheel.


A crappy clutch setup that makes shifting notchy will gradually kill the synchros over time. I could go on for hours about this, there is really a lot of material to cover.

I guess the first question would be have you removed the accumulator and installed a stainless line?

I've run half a dozen 2600s in the 2g.

The boot tearing has nothing to do with air in the lines. It can lead to a leak at the seal though from abrasives getting in there. Bad forks will break, luckily my second one was good and lasted several years.

I'll list a few causes for notchy tranny besides just being worn.

Not bled properly (many people THINK they know how to do this...)

Bad master

Clutch rod not adjusted properly. Most poeple don't know what this rod is really for...

Rubber clutch line expanding under pressure reducing travel.

Incorrect step cut on the flywheel.


A crappy clutch setup that makes shifting notchy will gradually kill the synchros over time. I could go on for hours about this, there is really a lot of material to cover.

I guess the first question would be have you removed the accumulator and installed a stainless line?

If you ever get bored and feel the need to go on hours about my clutch, or clutches in general, feel free to PM me cause I'd definitely like to know. On another note, I have not installed a stainless line, mainly because I'm unsure of what the "accumulator" is, but if you could give me a slight more detail, I'll be sure to do it.

And if anyone wants to trade straight up, a good 2100, for my 2600, I'd be interested in the offer.

The accumulator is mounted in front of the tranny, part of the line going to the slave cyindler. Looks like a little canister. The SS line will replace it. I can't remmeber the 1Gs exactly though, hopefully this still applies. I'll try to post again when I have more energy... BUt what was the flywheel step cut to? How is the rod set? Etc.