supRo Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hi, I have a BPU TT and I'll need to replace the clutch soon. I sometimes do aggressive/hard launches. I would like the Clutch to feel as close as stock as possible but can take a bit more punishment than stock. I have done some research and interested in Chris Wilson’s uprated stock clutch and one of the RPS jobbies - but there are so many RPS's! What specific clutch would you recommend for my needs? I will be going for a new OEM Flywheel too. Are new Flywheel bolts always needed? I think Chris's Clutch comes with Release and Spigot Bearings? If I go for RPS, Shall I buy OEM Spigot and release bearings. Anything else needed? Thanks, Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I don't have much experience with clutches but gave the following guidelines to Terry S for a recommendation: - Close to stock engagement - Close to stock pressure - Reasonably priced - Work with stock flywheel He came back and provided a Southbend Kevlar clutch and pressure plate. It really does drive like a stock car, though very slightly firmer engagement and very slightly heavier pedal. I've done quick a few burnouts (pod) and hard launches and its been complete unfazed so far (plus 10k road miles). The only problem I had was with the bite point, only Phoenix managed to set it up correctly (Slowdog and others f*cked it up a treat) Its suitable up to 450ib/ft so should be okay up to T67 single. PS: You're welcome to take it for a drive if you want to try it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Homer - how much did that set you back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Homer - how much did that set you back? Think I paid £400 for the kit (clutch, uprated pressure plate & Thrust bearing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 thats good info, ill keep this in mind for when mine needs changing.....30K and going strong (touchwood - since ive had it anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks for the info Darryl. Is the Thust Bearing the same as 'Release' bearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I've got a clutch supplied by Chris Wilson, can't remember the details though. Been on there quite a while now (I don't do launches) and it's superb. A little firmer than stock but not at all snatchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Its suitable up to 450ib/ft so should be okay up to T67 single. A T67 should make more torque than that surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 It does, but mine is fine on an RPS Street Max. A lot depends on your driving style I guess, I don't really slip the clutch much. -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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