Benjy Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 The clutch is slipping in my Supe. Been quoted nearly £300 from Toyota, anybody know of anywhere cheapy cheap? Don't want to spend mega money on a new clutch as next year she WILL be TT'd. Come hell or high water. And when I take the engine out, I'll put a brand new, good quality clutch in. Ideas please peoples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 The clutch is slipping in my Supe. Been quoted nearly £300 from Toyota, anybody know of anywhere cheapy cheap? Don't want to spend mega money on a new clutch as next year she WILL be TT'd. Come hell or high water. And when I take the engine out, I'll put a brand new, good quality clutch in. Ideas please peoples. "blueprint" make cheapy stuff... a local autofactors should be able to provide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Euro car farts quoted stupid money aswell, and I'm a trade customer with a big discount. Apparently it's not something they keep on their shelves so they don't get much discount. Sounds like bullsh*t to me but it wasn't far off the Toyota price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Blueprint are fine, I have one of their clutches, pressure plate and release bearing, it cost around £240 using a trade account (via someone on the forum). The release bearing clips they supply do not fit though. Be prepared to change the flywheel to, mine was completely shot. Pics here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?248924 Have to say though, if you are planning a TT conversion in the nearish future, isn't now the time to get one installed with a better torque rating? I never managed to find one that would be suitable in time, hence the choice to go for a blueprint one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 You're probably right, but I only want to chuck a cheapo one in for now. When I TT it, I'll get a top notch one, and probably get the box reconditioned too. And as I'm in need of 4 wheel alignment, 4 new tyres, and a lil bit of bodywork, I'm trying to get her back out and about as cheap as possible. Which being a Supra, I understand is probably a stupid comment. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I understand your reasoning completely then The blueprint stuff will be fine, it's a LOT cheaper than Toyota, though definetly isn't as good quality. I got new BP parts for the clutch kit and used a good 2nd hand flywheel and replaced them myself, I think it cost around £300 total inc new GB fluid. Doing it using OEM parts and a garage would have been at least £800. All depends on the state of your flywheel, release bearing, pressure plate, etc... They may be re-usable in which case parts cost is lower... in a worse case (like mine, where they were all shot), it'll be a lot more. I'm glad I just went all-in with the new parts before taking the box off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 The flywheel will be OK. It WILL be ok. lol I'll just have to make sure they supply a 6speed clutch as opposed to a 5 speed. No doubt that'll cost me bloody extra! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 "Nobody does an aftermarket clutch for the 6 speed Supra" is the response I'm getting from Euro's. Bunch of useless numpties! Does anybody know of a part number from ADL Blueprint/Exedy/LUK for a 6 speed that I can give them and say "Now I've done your job for you, I want a bigger discount!" Failing this, I'll be going to Toyota. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I can supply a new OE TT clutch at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Ben I have an SZR 6 speed engine complete with Clutch and fly wheel still attached. It has been in my garage for some time so not sure if this would make a difference but I believe it's a relatively new clutch (will try and prove that for you it certainly isn't the original) Anyway I only mention it as you want a stop gap thing and are local (i'm a few miles south of Guildford) so could pop and have a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Oh, yes, if you are happy with a used unit I can match up a good pairing from loads of stuff here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 You pair are legendary! Can one of you guys call me please? Definately interested as I'm planning a upgrade and a half for next year so will need a proper clutch! 07702 341414 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Or PM me your number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Give me a bell tomorrow if you like, 07971-952084 (it's in my sig...) Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Clutch ordered through Mr Wilson - thanking you sir! MOT done, just need 2 x 265 or 275/30/20's and a big fat wad of cash to pay for a respray. Then to start saving for a TT conversion for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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