a98pmalcolm Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 hay all i think i got a bit of clutch slip tonight and its been on and off this month. So looks like the clutch is on its way out... What would you guys/girls advise to get for my BPU+ supra (approx 420BHP) Dont need anything to fancy but i think an upgrade to a stock one would be a good idea due to the extra 90BHP im running from stock. What is a reasonable price to get one fitted? Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 My RPS carbon street clutch is brilliant, copes with the torque from my single, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 you have time to source one great i didn so had to go stock its holding up fine but for how long. think its the cheapest option to. cenerforce/rps heard good things lots of guys should be able to imput from experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) IV herd of RPS clutchs.....Maybe thats the one to start looking at then...What kidna cost would that clucth and fitting be? TBH might as well put a lightened flywheel on at the same time, any suggestions for that aswell? Thanks Paul Edited November 18, 2009 by a98pmalcolm (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 IV herd of RPS clutchs.....Maybe thats the one to start looking at then...What kidna cost would that clucth and fitting be? TBH might as well put a lightened flywheel on at the same time, any suggestions for that aswell? Thanks Paul Wouldn't have thought a lightened fly wheel would be worth it on a BPU, its just gonna be noisey aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I have an RPS clutch and flywheel and am pleased with it. Like miko said, flywheel is noisy at low revs, but I can live with that as my Supra is no daily driver. However, I don't see much need to upgrade the clutch for a BPU setup, as the stock one will be fine (I was running on stock clutch when I was BPU @ 1.3 bar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 hay all i think i got a bit of clutch slip tonight and its been on and off this month. So looks like the clutch is on its way out... What would you guys/girls advise to get for my BPU+ supra (approx 420BHP) Dont need anything to fancy but i think an upgrade to a stock one would be a good idea due to the extra 90BHP im running from stock. What is a reasonable price to get one fitted? Thanks Paul Hi Paul Have you dyno'd your Supe - is it actually 420bhp? A stock clutch may well be good enough. Mine seems to work fine on my BPU which has 390/400/420 approx bhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I would recommend the one Chris Wilson do. Its a slightly uprated stock clutch. Doesn't feel stiffer, but its build to run at BPU level. I'm happy with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Centreforce or Southbend:) Both are well tested on here upto single turbo power and i think are under £500 depending where from and the exchange rate;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I have a brand new one on the shelf, please see below. No clutch releasing issues with these!! 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 495 pounds, 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 allowing the gearbox input shaft to bend the driven plate. The gearboxes weight is allowed to swing on the plate centre, bending the centre, or clutches fitted to patently buggered flywheels. However, I might be persuaded to sell to people using bona fide fitters to install one. 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 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. Reply privately if interested please. [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Stage 3 RPS Street Max Clutch, Jamie P's car has done several track days, Suprapod, has never let go, but drives like a stock car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I can recommend southbend clutches! I'm very very impressed with mine its much lighter than stock yet feels very positive and mine is rated to 660hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Another vote for southbend, loved my last one and it lastest for 36k miles (last 6k of which was on a single). Drove like stock, no noise and very positive feel. CW's clutch is also be worth a look though I haven't heard any feedback on it from members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 CW's clutch is also be worth a look though I haven't heard any feedback on it from members. I've had one for years, drives like stock and does its job, what more can you ask for? CW uses a stock OEM clutch with a modified pressure plate I believe, which IIRC is all the RPS Street ones are too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EncoreWRC Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I had an RPS and that did not last long on BPU, but I am sure its a one off as I have heard lots of good things. I just bought a Southbends clutch on a good exchange rate. Set me back £368 delivered + import tax.... Looking forward to the results.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have a southbend clutch and lightened fly wheel sat in my garage, if anyone is interested I would be willing to sell it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have an RPS Street Clutch and lightened flywheel. Really pleased with them. Flywheel rattles at low revs but is great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinus Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Rps streetmax with streetdisc, new oem flywheel, with 5speed slave-cilinder>clutch releases very good... Holds 408 fwhp bpu on drag strip (12,49) without any problems... When going single will switch to 6puck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I had an RPS and that did not last long on BPU, but I am sure its a one off as I have heard lots of good things. I just bought a Southbends clutch on a good exchange rate. Set me back £368 delivered + import tax.... Looking forward to the results.... Was that for the rally stage 1 series or the TZ series 2 clutch bud? How long did it take to ship? my clutch started slipping tonight but it will be after xmas before ill be able to get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Another vote for southbend, loved my last one and it lastest for 36k miles (last 6k of which was on a single). Drove like stock, no noise and very positive feel. CW's clutch is also be worth a look though I haven't heard any feedback on it from members. 36k that sounds very low mileage to change uprated clutch is that right 36k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 more support for southbend. drives like stock and can handle the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 The fitting price for CW is pretty good IMO, many back street will easily charge £200+ labour and do a poor job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I've been selling a lot of Competition Clutch clutches lately, very very good and have a "proper" UK distributor for them so any problems you might have there is someone to talk to. You can see there clutches here http://www.competitionclutch.com/ , any questions just give me a shout. Oh and there available next day normally, if not 3 - 4 working days. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinboy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) I have a brand new one on the shelf, please see below. No clutch releasing issues with these!! 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 495 pounds, 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 allowing the gearbox input shaft to bend the driven plate. The gearboxes weight is allowed to swing on the plate centre, bending the centre, or clutches fitted to patently buggered flywheels. However, I might be persuaded to sell to people using bona fide fitters to install one. 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 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. Reply privately if interested please. [email protected] It's as simple as that. Apart from MOT, nobody is going near my car but Chris. I'm no expert but clutch/bpu job has kept a grin on my face for the last 4 months! Edited November 20, 2009 by stinboy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I've been selling a lot of Competition Clutch clutches lately, very very good and have a "proper" UK distributor for them so any problems you might have there is someone to talk to. You can see there clutches here http://www.competitionclutch.com/ , any questions just give me a shout. Oh and there available next day normally, if not 3 - 4 working days. Ta they look like a nice alternative good prices aswel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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