Clutches and stuff

[JC]

I currently run an LUK pressure plate and friction material (standard stuff)

Its been fitted probably 2 years and has a great feel to it, nice and driveable.

It has since the temperature decreased and the car has started to pull like a train, had a tendancy to slip when on full boost.

What should I do, the HP I'm producing is not huge, probably no more than 420/430, I will continue tuning until around 500 tops I think, so I want something that will cope, but remain driveable because I use it to commute in traffic. I will also fit my Fidanza Flywheel when I change it out.

Uprate the pressure plate?
Go for a 6 PUK, this surely affects the driveability??
Fit an uprated organic clutch and pressure plate?

What sort of life can I expect from the suggested alternatives???

Any comments welcome

Thanks

JC

[Ben]

I have an uprated Organic clutch and really am not happy with it's feel after having an OSGiken previously.

I would at a minimum go for a twin of some kind - singles aren't much cop in my mind.

[Stuart]

Would have to agree with Ben, JC

I changed a while ago from a Nismo paddle to a Nismo twin and the difference in drivability (sic) is superb. More progressive and far more tolerant as well. I know very little about GTO's/3000GT's but would imagine that in respect of clutches, cars are cars. I would think a multiplate clutch would be a necessity if you want to hold things together at around 500 brake.

I shuddered at the full rrp of a Nismo for mine but you know as well as I do, deals can be had. Having fitted mine now and seeing the difference it has made to the car, I would not wait so long to change it next time. Seems a lot of money for a component you cannot see, but they are consumables and quality is never cheap, but it can always be cheaper :thumb:

[duncan]

With the deals that we have with various suppliers - I am sure that you will get a great deal on one too

[gary@apt]

im sure we can help we are exedy dealers


whats car details??

[Ben]

Gary, what do you actually think about the exedy singles and do they do a nice Twin.

Additionally are you able to source OSGiken refresh kits?.

[gary@apt]

i had a hyper single fitted to mine after i went against exedys advice they said go for twin as single wouldnt be up to it but i couldnt find the extra

[JC]

Carbon, Kevlar, Organic ????

http://www.clutchnet.com/search.php?mode=search

What are the advantages/disadvantages

I'm warming to uprated single plate for driveability, plus I have a lightened fly to put in.

The 6 puck isn't far short (material wise) from the full face but I think the life is going to be too short for me... I drive this car EVERY day to and from work, this is the major consideration.

JC

[Stuart]

JC

What sort of use is the car going to get?

Do you drive the car with mechanical sympathy or when the red mist drops, does all hell let loose?

What are the normal recommendations from GTO owners? The world of GTR's dictates that you have to go down the route of a twin or paddle beyond 350 lb torque, no idea what the drivetrain on a GTO is like, but I'm sure there are parallels.

Twins don't have to be heavy~ mine uses a standard size cylinder (slave I think) but you can go bigger on this if you want to reduce your effort.

A friend of mine has a twin ATS carbon and swears by it. Its only the rebuild costs that put me off. They cost around

[Lloyd@JRD]

Other options that you could consider would be the RPS Twin Plate Carbon/Carbon 1000lb/ft rating or the ACT Twin Pate 1300 lb/ft Carbon (not sure if they manufacture for this application).We have had fantastic results with both and havent had to replace either,both have replaceable friction plates so you wont need to purchase a full kit again.RC have run the RPS kit on their car and have never had to replace a plate yet, that speaks for itself As they are carbon kits they have an almost identical feel to the OEM clutch allowing for full driveability under all circumstances:-D

Hope this helps

Lloyd