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bloodsword27 Veteran

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that's right..clutches! :)

so it's that time where we find tha a new clutch is what we need in order to keep those gear changes nice and smooth....so how about we all share some ideas on what kinds are out there and what we should be looking at in terms of money to hand over.

im starting this new topic as, you guessed it, i have no ide on what type of clutch to get. how about some ideas on types of cltuches available, price, and applications. im only looking at something like a heavy duty single plate at this stage, but not sure if a brass button would be suitable. have heard that it's considerably better and lasts longer. my car will be street driven (so nothing like triple plate or hyper -carbon compounds needed..though i wouldnt mind one hehaeh :) ) and don't mind if it's heavy on the left foot.....coz my right arm is stronger than my left after some considerable exercise as well lol...hehehehe...aniways back to the topic. WHAT kind of clutch am i to get? and HOW MUCH?.....and WHERE most importantly!

im located in sydeny western suburbs, so would prefer local....but anything throw at me will be considered. :D

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doommachine Contributor

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One of my friends just bought an MR2, with a brass button. I have heard many bad things about how undriveable they are, but apparently the previous owners girlfriend learned to drive a manual with the clutch. He also drove it every day. My friend previously had a Telstar (clutch == sponge) and he is having more trouble with the different shift pattern than the clutch.

According to the MR2's previous owner, the trick is in the setup - ie take it to a place that knows what they're doing. I would guess if they strongly recommend one, then they probably know how to set it up.

On the other hand, although it may be expensive to replace a clutch, and a brass button will probably not need replacement, a clutch is designed to be a consumable item. And it's cheaper to replace than your diff/gearbox etc. If you make the clutch indestructible, then it means that something like your driveshafts become the next weak point.

The week after the old owner of my car installed a nice new clutch, he destroyed the diff launching.

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dangerous_daveo Grand Master

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hhmm...looking at supporting 250kw atw at the max. decided to go for an Exedy brass button....unless someone can talk me into getting a different one. lol

Ring Jim. He will talk you out of it.

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