Clutch replacement

[plaganis]

Hi everyone,

The clutch in my R33 has started to slip. I am now in search of a new kit. Can anyone recommend a particular brand they have used and where they purchased it from, price etc. I am also interested in a lightened flywheel, has anyone had any experience with flywheels.

Thanks in advance.

[blind_elk]

I fitted a lightened flywheel, HD pressure plate and ceramic disc to the RB25DET before I planted in my GTS4. Got the setup from Adelaide Brake & Clutch, in Thebarton (?). Was a bit over $1G.

And the whole lot came in "10rwkw pink" anodising LOL.

[plaganis]

I fitted a lightened flywheel, HD pressure plate and ceramic disc to the RB25DET before I planted in my GTS4. Got the setup from Adelaide Brake & Clutch, in Thebarton (?). Was a bit over $1G.

And the whole lot came in "10rwkw pink" anodising LOL.

Thanks for the info, really appreciate it.

However, was the set-up available off the shelf or did they have to order the parts in for you?

By the way how does it go now with the lightened fly wheel??

[blind_elk]

Walked in, said I wanted a set for a RB25DET, walked out with a set for a RB25DET.

Difficult to tell how it goes with the lighter flywheel. I had never had the engine running with a standard flywheel (it was an upgrade, and the engine was from an outo anyway). But it doesn't seem to have any problem when the engine is running, or anything.

[plaganis]

Thanks for the info.

[TokyoTaxi]

Just as an F.Y.I. I'm using a O.S.Giken Twin Plate ( which comes with a lightened flywheel ) and it's pretty good for all around use. Can't remember what they cost now but I think they're around the $1,800 mark. You really need to know what you want to do with the car and how much power you plan to push through the clutch. Once you've got that, you can find what you need / can afford.

On the topic of clutches, I also had the pleasure of driving an R32 GT-R with an ATS Carbon Clutch and I have to say it was amazing !! Pedal feel / pressure was just off stock and slip's a little under full power when cold but when warm, grips perfectly and you can drive it ( slip it ) just like a factoy clutch. Plaganis, if money's not an option, would highly recommend an ATS !!

[plaganis]

Thanks for that information FAT32, $1800.00 is really stretching the budget but it's always good to know what's available. I think I will opt for a heavy duty or brass-button clutch, retail around $600.00 + installation. As for the flywheel I will check the condition and if need be get it machined. At the end of the day its all about dollars!!

[thommo]

also, check out the latest speed mag, they have a couple of pages devoted to aftermarket clutches. they actually give brass button clutches a fair bagging...