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.