Guest SupraCork Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Can any 1 give me bit of advise on were i can get a well priced up graded clutch for a TT? BPU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Try garage whifbitz on here Fergal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraCork Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 nice 1 sound mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 two words Chris Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 stock will handle BPU levels fine dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Myself and quite a few here on mid power single turbo's have had excellent experience with the Southbend DXD. It's very reasoabably priced too. However: stock will handle BPU levels fine dude. Is absolutely right, unless your current clutch is goosed or you're using it for drag racing, the stock is fine for BPU. If it is no good then it's worth replacing the flywheel at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraCork Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 the clutch is on its way out so i wanted to upgrade it while i was changing it anyway. i was planning on changing the full clutch. who is the dealer for Southbend DXD? what is the price range on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/ Order direct. I can't recall prices, but they are quite reasonable. It might be worth contacting Dude at AFR as well, I think it was AFR that had some trade contact with Southbend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/ Order direct. I can't recall prices, but they are quite reasonable. It might be worth contacting Dude at AFR as well, I think it was AFR that had some trade contact with Southbend. I Ordered my Souhbend from Dude at AFR, and is currently in my car just now. Pretty good clutche so far, but not had time to give it some real abuse due to the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 two words Chris Wilson. +1 I have one, i know it should hold the power longer as well as the feel is very very close to stock (I can't fell a difference, even though CW told me there was..) I *think* the CW clutch is in the 6-700£ region IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 +1 I have one, i know it should hold the power longer as well as the feel is very very close to stock (I can't fell a difference, even though CW told me there was..) I *think* the CW clutch is in the 6-700£ region IIRC What Kind of clutch does Chris use?? I picked up my southbend for like £500 new, and this holds well over 750ftlbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 and this holds well over 750ftlbs. So you can still raise the boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 So you can still raise the boost Sure can, still got another 250ftlbs to play with, once i get new cams, and other bits added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We have them in stock dude and next day delivery http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) What Kind of clutch does Chris use?? I picked up my southbend for like £500 new, and this holds well over 750ftlbs. I'm pretty sure CW's is similar to the RPS street ones. Stock OEM clutch but with a modified pressure plate. Had a CW clutch in mine now for a few years, drives same as stock. I'm pretty sure Chris prefers to fit the clutch himself rather than just supplying one though. Edited January 13, 2010 by Thorin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Nowadays I am happy to do a supply only, see below for details, thanks. I use the stock, brand new driven plate, as it is correctly balanced, doesn't judder and will hold all but mega torque highly modded engines or cars used for drag racing. I modify a stock brand new cover to give more clamping force. The reason I tooled up to do these is some of the aftermarket US clutches I have fitted SEEM to be built from used cover assemblies with reground friction surfaces, and a stronger spring. I have had hellish trouble getting these to fully release, because due to this seemingly thinner cast iron friction face, the geometry of the clutch goes to pot, and being a pull type clutch (the hydraulics pull the bearing away from the engine, rather than the more normal push type) it is a lot harder to effect a cure. For 455 pounds, plus VAT you get a brand new driven plate, a brand new modded cover, and a brand new release bearing. I would rather fit myself so any complaints are down to me, I see too many clutches juddering due to someone without the right gear trying to fit them, or clutches fitted to patently buggered flywheels. Toyota use a dual mass flywheel (the flywheel is in 2 parts, an inner and outer assembly, damped in the middle) which is now showing signs of wear causing a lot of rattle when idling or on very light throttle openings. For God knows what reason they are charging about 270 + VAT quid for a new one, they look more like they should be over 500 to me, but don't say anything :-) So if the flywheels old enough or abused enough to be scored it's best replaced. If pressed I will sell the clutch kit, which includes a new release bearing for a 3rd party to fit. Fitting by myself will cost £175 + VAT. Reply privately if interested please. [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 If you are only ever going to run stock turbos on the street then the smoothest, quietest and easiest clutch to use is stock Toyota. The only reason to 'upgrade' would be if the clutch cannot handle the power. If you do want a bit of extra 'bite' to the clutch TRD do replacement friction discs and clutch covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We have them in stock dude and next day delivery http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/ how much dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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