Clutches Aint Clutches

[Triskillion]

Hey there,

ive got a slipping clutch... i can take off and drive normal etc etc... but no spinning wheels for me! my clutch is on its way out.

so what do you suggest for a good clutch under $1000

its a r33 gts-t s2, and car will be used just for normal driving with the occasional boosting...

i heard the standard clutches are crap, so im guessing its alot better to buy something heavy duty instead of buying standards every now and then.

[dangerous_daveo]

Jim Berry, google it. Then you get more than a good clutch, you get the best.

[siddr20]

hmm nothing wrong with spendin 350bucks on a excedy heavy duty clutch.. thats what i have got and no problems at all after 5 months..

unless you got some crazy power figure, then a triple clutch is probably needed..

search around websites n see for yourself..

[PurpleR32]

Jim Berry is the man.

ADDRESS:

26 GLADYS STREET

STONES CORNER QLD 4120

PHONE: 07 3847 9999

[someonestolecc]

This always comes up.. the answers are always

Jim Berry, Xtreme or Excedy..

I went with the xtreme and -would- go with jim. I'd get xtreme again as well no problem.. pushin 200rwkw and it's perfect.

I found everyone I spoke to that had anything to do with excedy was a rude unhelpful f**ker.

[burnsey]

I went for a non name brand one from specialised brake and clutch out west somewhere near penrith i think....

cost about 650 or so for a 9 puck sprung centred brass button...

basically i wanted something as light and with as little of an "on-off" feeling as possible... this does wonders, can still get decent hill starts but will grip for all buggery with ~230rwkw...

Burnsey

[Zoggy]

Hey there,

ive got a slipping clutch... i can take off and drive normal etc etc... but no spinning wheels for me! my clutch is on its way out.

so what do you suggest for a good clutch under $1000

its a r33 gts-t s2, and car will be used just for normal driving with the occasional boosting...

i heard the standard clutches are crap, so im guessing its alot better to buy something heavy duty instead of buying standards every now and then.

Just got my clutch replaced, i couldnt go over 3000 rpm without slip anyway i went for an exedy sports organic, everything cost me $950 .. damn good clutch good for launching off the mark and driving around sydney streets , i basicly have a near stock r33 S1.5

PM me if you want more details

[James Mramor]

I have a OS Giken triple plate clutch and it is almost too much!!! the clutch is the cheep part (unless you get a double or triple plate) the Labour of getting it in is were all the money comes in!

Get the best clutch that you can afford and stick with it! If you are looking for a good clutch i have herd great things about the Exeedy heavy duty.

In Canada we really like the Nismo and OS Giken clutches for some reason

I love my clutch but it is really heavy and it slaps me all the time... i guess she is making sure i know who is GODZILLA!

[Triskillion]

thanks for reply everyone,

im not after something un-drivable my cars just stock and might be running near 200kw not rwkw

has anyone got links or can tell me the major differnece (in the feeling) of driving the different "puck" or "brass button" or "triple/double plate" clutches

thanks

[spx25t]

were are you from

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane ?

If Sydney I would recommend Western Clutch in St Marys have a chat with either John(father) or Scott (son) good blokes both of them they can answer all questions 02 9623 1233.

I am using a button clutch of their's and good value too.

change from $300

[Triskillion]

hmmm, you guyz had any good results with the www.horsepowerinabox.com clutches???

im in vic, hour from melbourne

[siddr20]

check out group buy on excedy cluthes by c & B.. think hes in melbourne.. check his thread out..

[Alf]

At what point/power level would you guys change from a single plate to twin plate?

Considering it to will be drivin on the street and occasional track outings.

[Triskillion]

yeah im also interested... everyone seems to go twin plate but is it extremely neccessary or just good to have the extra strength

[LTHLRB]

im after a clutch that can handle my driving, there is an exedy heavy duty street clutch in my car now, i am currently pushing the 200rwkw mark, soon ill b going for 220 or around that.

[RB30-POWER]

Main thing i would say is make sure you get the flywheel refaced at the same time you fit the clutch or else you may have issues with the new clutch as well.