Steve Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 After having my car mapped a few weeks back and making more power than I was expecting I was always concerned about the clutch but have not been able to fault up until Supra Pod. After a few launches I could smell the clutch getting hot and after my last one it got to the point that I couldn't even engage any gear. So after leaving the car to cool for a few hours I tried again and it still wouldn't engage any gear, so that was my racing over for the day To get the car home I had to put it in gear, start it then just go, although when I had to stop it would work ok but the car would still try to creep forward. So I am now looking to replace the clutch with something a lot stronger that will cope. I guess my options are going to be a Triple Plate type like RPS or Carbonetic? What's the noise like with these clutches? Weight of the pedal? Anybody with any input on these clutches? Still I was happy with my day at the Pod, I did manage a 11.4 @133mph before I had to stop Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 RPS twin carbon/carbon should suit your needs very nicely. That's what JP is running and it's the clutch I plan on getting for my, now modist, goal His is holding silly HP, way more than it is rated to so it's clearly a decent bit of kit. Pricey though, you won't see much change from 2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Thanks Scott, I was looking at the triple but if Jamie's twin is holding and taking the abuse he gives it that is definitely an option Any ideas on the noise of these? I didn't take any notice of Jamie's yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Are you using the stock flywheel still steve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 I am at the moment yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Thanks Scott, I was looking at the triple but if Jamie's twin is holding and taking the abuse he gives it that is definitely an option Any ideas on the noise of these? I didn't take any notice of Jamie's yesterday. They come with their own flywheel but as far as I know they aren't as noisy as some. No matter which one you go for you are going to get some noise. I think JP said the noise on his has quietened right down after being run in properly. I wouldn't recommend the triple plate, they are a bit of a pain with regards to normal street driving. Reading the specs of them from suppliers they recommend them for drag/drift and that sort of driving. Around town street driving they recommend the twin plate max. The carbon discs makes a huge difference to the power/torque that they can handle. I'm almost positive JP is right on the edge, or he has already passed it. It's overkill for myself but it will be spot on for your setup. PS... can you tell I already bugged JP for info about the clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I am indeed on a RPS CC twin, very good clutch imo but this weekend i have been having clutch peddle issues, not sure yet if its the clutch or something else yet. My RPS cc was a bit noisey when first installed, after a few thousand miles though it became almost silent, light peddle and easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 They come with their own flywheel but as far as I know they aren't as noisy as some. No matter which one you go for you are going to get some noise. I think JP said the noise on his has quietened right down after being run in properly. I wouldn't recommend the triple plate, they are a bit of a pain with regards to normal street driving. Reading the specs of them from suppliers they recommend them for drag/drift and that sort of driving. Around town street driving they recommend the twin plate max. The carbon discs makes a huge difference to the power/torque that they can handle. I'm almost positive JP is right on the edge, or he has already passed it. It's overkill for myself but it will be spot on for your setup. PS... can you tell I already bugged JP for info about the clutch Cheers for the info Scott I am indeed on a RPS CC twin, very good clutch imo but this weekend i have been having clutch peddle issues, not sure yet if its the clutch or something else yet. My RPS cc was a bit noisey when first installed, after a few thousand miles though it became almost silent, light peddle and easy to use. It will be interesting to see what the problem is with yours before committing to one. Is Lee hoping to have a look this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) I am at the moment yes. Ive heard alot of good things about a newly made single plate 6 puck style clutch made by clutchmasters, stage 4 apparently, specifically to work with the stock flywheel. Its unsprung naturally but the pedal effort is the same if not lighter than stock and so far handling 770rwhp (US power). Reid at SP is the man to contact about them apparently if its of interest to you? Edited August 14, 2011 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Ive heard alot of good things about a newly made single plate 6 puck style clutch made by clutchmasters, stage 4 apparently, specifically to work with the stock flywheel. Its unsprung naturally but the pedal effort is the same if not lighter than stock and so far handling 770rwhp (US power). Reid at SP is the man to contact about them apparently if its of interest to you? http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd44/2jzturbo/1994%20Supra%20TT%206MT/NewSupraClutch.jpg?t=1311894156 The only thing is, I know eventually I will get bored and change the turbo again so I want something I know will take whatever I can throw at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Some people are just never satisfied are they Tilton tripple it is! Get your credit card at the ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Some people are just never satisfied are they Tilton tripple it is! Get your credit card at the ready! That is a tad outside the price I want to pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I bet but then again you did say you wanted something you could throw anything at OS giken clutches maybe worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 OS Giken in mine, great quality and feels light as stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Ive heard alot of good things about a newly made single plate 6 puck style clutch made by clutchmasters, stage 4 apparently, specifically to work with the stock flywheel. Its unsprung naturally but the pedal effort is the same if not lighter than stock and so far handling 770rwhp (US power). Reid at SP is the man to contact about them apparently if its of interest to you? http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd44/2jzturbo/1994 Supra TT 6MT/NewSupraClutch.jpg?t=1311894156 I've seen that. Isn't it the bronze or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I couldn't live with a 6 puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Something like that. Its sort of a hybrid clutch. Something like a 6 puck combined with a solid disc, unsprung and to work with the OEM flywheel for stock like feel. It comes highly rated as a great streetable clutch which can take the abuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 That is a tad outside the price I want to pay About £4000 last time i looked, silly money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Just been for a drive in the car again today the gears engage fine and it seems to hold at the moment. Is it possible that the clutch fluid got too hot? Is there a high temperature clutch fluid available? Can you use the RBF600 fluid in the clutch as that has a high boiling point. I shall be replacing the clutch anyway but it would be nice to keep using the car (at low boost) whilst I get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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