Stage 2 street clutch break in?
Got a 1998 honda civic EX coupe that came with a new clutch that just needed to be installed. I researched the clutch and found out that the new clutch is a stage 2 XTC street clutch. After I had it installed (by a mechanic of course) he said that the new clutch will ride a little rough until you break it in. I know that the manufacturer suggests a 500-mile break-in, but the car sputters a bit at take off unless I get the rpms to between 3-4k. Even then its a bit hard. The mechanic did warn me that for break in time would be a little sensitive and to take it easy because the new clutch is a 6-finger plate. My only question is this: "Is it true that because of the nature of this clutch and its design/ purpose that my take offs are a little cumbersome and rocky and that it will ease up after the break in period is finished? OR has my clutch been installed improperly and need further servicing? I'm afraid to drive it too extensively for fear of causing further damage."