binfieldx Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi guys, I wonder if someone who has heard a twin plate clutch or has experience with clutches could advise me. My import has a weird grinding noise when you press the clutch pedal in. Driving around in gears seems to be fine except sometimes when cold they are a bit sticky in 1st and reverse (search revealed this is common with the gearbox and could be because the gearbox is just cold?) Anyway, when I bought my Supra I was advised it had an aftermarket 'strengthened' clutch installed but never was confirmed what exact clutch make/type. Everything else is near enough stock/minor BPU so I don't see why a twin plate clutch would be installed? I've got a video of the sound if anyone could advise me? http://vid108.photobucket.com/albums/n21/binnie_2006/20150422_122633_zpsdgessna7.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Totally normal mate, no need to worry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Does it get quieter after driving it around a bit? It's a horrible noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Nope, will stay exactly the same lol. Best get used to it or be prepared to change the clutch. Is it an giken clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Mine was identical, people used to look and think my car was broken ha ha... Embrace it, for the people who know about modified cars its a sound of a modified car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 It was never confirmed what is was so I've got no idea Don't see why they would fit a beasty clutch to a stock-ish car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Your other option is to remove it and fit something more stock ish... But if its just because of the noise I wouldn't bother. Spend your money on something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 I just didn't want it to be broken. I guess once it's home and its insured i'll drive it about a bit and see how the gears feel. I can drown out the noise with the exhaust + music I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 You'll learn to not ride the clutch, if you're at traffic lights you'll end up being in neutral a lot not sitting on the clutch waiting for the lights lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hahaha! Funny you say that, that was the first thing I thought 'there won't be anymore sitting ready for the green light...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Mine makes a similar noise when the clutch is down mate, I have a triple plate clutch and it sounds like a bag of spanners! Prepare for lots of people who think they know better telling you your clutch is knackered! There is no riding the clutch on mine either, you get used to it, the noise is annoying though I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 A quote from the OS Giken site which may put your mind at ease a little: In regards to multi-plate clutch designs, all aftermarket manufacturers' multi-plate clutches will inherently emit a noise when the clutch is disengaged. This noise is emitted from the centerplate(s) vibrating against the cover posts. However, many competitors' clutches do not utilize the same strengthening processes during manufacturing as OS Giken, which will lead to increased material degradation over time. Because of this, the clutch noise will often become louder over time, as the centerplate(s) start to wear away and have more free-play within the housing. The OS design, coupled with the use of the most suitable materials and manufacturing processes, will minimize any system degradation and help to keep the clutch performing and sounding the same as when it was first installed. In fact, many OS Giken clutch users are proud to point out the signature noise emitted to anyone who asks, as it is a reminder that the car is equipped with one of the best performing and longest lasting clutches available! Source: http://www.osgiken.net/techcenter.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Top info! Thanks v.much everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 If you decide to go for a stock clutch, or perhaps even one of my uprated stock clutches, you will also need a stock dual mass flywheel, flywheel bolts, and *PROBABLY* the stock pull type clutch release mechanism. But you will then have a totally quiet and civilised clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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