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Im buying a new clutch for my Series 2 RS4 S and just wanted to confirm at that it is the same as an R34 GTT pull type clutch 250 x 25.5 x 24

It will fit

I personally would at least go a R33 GTR as it has a higher clamp pressure

Esp because of the 1800kg stagea.

its r34 gtt/gtr and also r33 GTR clutch that should fit. also isnt the rs4s a heap lighter than 1800kg? mine was put on a scale and returned 1602kg with 1/4 tank of petrol.

1600 or 1800kg doesn't really matter. The extra 200-300kg and AWD is the killer over a lighter RWD is the problem

I have had to change my clutch twice. First one was 3200lb and died after one trip to the drags. I now run 4200lb clamp pressure and carbontec plate, 50% more then a stock GTR (approx 2800lb?) clutch. No slip now

R34 GTR clutch is not exactly the same.

either way its a brick, agreed. my clutch is starting to slip slowly, i dont know if its standard or aftermarket yet, but was running 220kw pretty well.

i thought the r34GTR clutches did fit in the gearbox, except for certain triple-quad plates that had trouble fitting.

everytime I go to my mechanic.... for the last 2 years.... "your clutch is really thin... u will have to replace it soon" haha whistling.gif

well its lasted til now, and I still haven't noticed much difference..

what's the pricing on clutches?

I bought a exedy heavy duty organic clutch, and got it fitted for $1200. Through the only shop here that would touch an import. Don't know if that's good or not, but given they were the only one who would touch it, they probably price gouge a little bit.

I recommend against the exert heavy duty organic, only rated to 376kw and slips like a whore.

at the moment mine is basically stock, but clutch holds really well, mind you as i say it is very new. has held up to a few hard launches so far.

  • 3 months later...

in the next couple of months, im going to save up for a SPEC clutch so i can do a review on them and let yall know how they really are. will be opting for a SPEC super twin plate

did you end up getting the SPEC clutch?

cost?

i'm looking for something to replace the stock clutch, no planned mods/upgrades, car (RS Four S) is stock

havent had enough money yet to get my one. mate of mine got a stage 3+ from spec and hes running 340kw thats single plate, no clutch slips.

even done a handful of clutch dumps from 7000rpm. still holding strong.

everytime I go to my mechanic.... for the last 2 years.... "your clutch is really thin... u will have to replace it soon" haha whistling.gif

well its lasted til now, and I still haven't noticed much difference..

Out of curiosity - How does he know this ? What, everytime you go there he seperates your gearbox from the engine to see how much meat is left ? or does a simple clutch dump with revs which will fry even a new stock clutch ?

Mine slipped when i first bought the car with over 3500rpm and a soft dump of clutch. I have had it for over 2 years and still have not replaced it ! (and i don't drive like a granny either :D)

this is making me think if mine is stock, i have never had my gbox off, but i have clutch dumped in awd from 7krpm and it slipped quickly but grabbed right back.

aftermarket anyone?

I had a stock R33 GTR clutch rebuilt by Jim Berry (Race Clutch) to suit 300RWKW and it died after taking it to the drags with approx 8-9 hard launches with 240rwkw. Pressure plate was approx 3000lb, organic plate

It did slip at drags and no tyre spin

Had the clutch rebuilt again to 4200LB with Carbonic sprung puck plate. No slips at all at drags with 260rwkw

Went well all day and dropped 1/2 sec, but had major first gear wheel spin. Used it for the last 4 months. Was meant to be good for 400RWKW.

Last week, dumped it, 1st and 2nd..........now it won't change gear at all now.

Clutch related problem and yet to pull gearbox out and find out what went wrong.....

Cost of each rebuild is approx $850. Need to find a better solution...

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