Hey guys-

This is my first post . . . just found the message board after looking for a few hours. I was racing the other night against a Jetta GTI (spanked her), but whe we launced the last time something went very wrong. I came off the clutch at about 4K RPM, and instead of launching i just kind of slowly started moving forward. I figured at first that my tires were spinning but i didn't hear them spinning and then looked at my tach and the rev limiter must have gone to sleep cause i was halfway into the red like maybe around 8250 or more. I came off the gas and took it easy the rest of the way home but definitely smelled burning clutch. It doesn't drive too different now, but I have a feeling that the clutch plate is well worn (original one with 80K miles on it) and that it won't take the demands on high-rev shifts anymore. I checked the fluid level and it is fine, but is there anything else I should check? Addittionally, I am wondering if there is a website anyone knows of that describes how to take out and install a new clutch. I am probably going to get the DH-racing 6 puck. Should I seriously think about getting the pressure plate replaced, too? Thanks.