Stratty Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I bought a Competition Stage 4 paddle clutch when I had my NA-TT conversion but I find it too lumpy for town traffic so am looking for a standard clutch set-up instead. If anyone has one that is either new or has done very few miles then please let me know. Cheers Stratty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have new uprated stock clutches. Zero judder, indistinguishable from stock pedal effort, and capable of holding about 20% more torque than the stock units. I also have a used dual mass flywheel. I have some used stock TT clutches, one very low hours, but sold as seen, no warranty stated or implied! Uprated clutch info: 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 a lot of clutches damaged by people without the right gear (a ramp and transmission jack, plus correct circlip tools and fitment) or clutches fitted to patently *uggered flywheels. I will do a supply only if you feel competent to tackle the job or are using a bona fide garage to fit the clutch 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 for a new one, they look more like they should be over 500 to me, but don't say anything :-) The very similar LUK dual mass flywheel on Maseratis is nearly £1000 + VAT.... So if the flywheels old enough or abused enough to be scored it should be replaced. Fitting by myself will cost £175 + VAT. Reply privately if interested please. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for the reply Chris, I have sent you a seperate mail.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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