Weka Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 My friend's clutch on his 6sp MKIV is on the way out and he wants to know what other choices are there apart from the HKS twin/triple plates which a tuner is trying to get him to buy. I think they would not be suitable/necessary as the car is about 400hp and his driving is mostly in town. He wants something not too expensive as he will sell the car later in the year. Any suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by Weka Any suggestions? Yes, See below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 LOL Martin. As soon as I saw the title then your name I knew what was coming;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by Weka My friend's clutch on his 6sp MKIV is on the way out and he wants to know what other choices are there apart from the HKS twin/triple plates which a tuner is trying to get him to buy. I think they would not be suitable/necessary as the car is about 400hp and his driving is mostly in town. He wants something not too expensive as he will sell the car later in the year. Any suggestions? Thanks Nothing whatsoever wrong with the stock clutch at that level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by Martin F Yes, See below. Tried that already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 dont get twin or triple unless its a race car, they're terrible on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by Weka Tried that already. Try harder http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=44928&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 There are loads of "better" options for the money. Get your mate to talk to a proper tuner like Leon, CW or TDi.... RPS Tilton Blitz TRD Leon's new lightweight flywheel + kevlar clutch has gone down well with Ashley and Terry S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 whats yr mates budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by Weka My friend's clutch on his 6sp MKIV is on the way out and he wants to know what other choices are there apart from the HKS twin/triple plates which a tuner is trying to get him to buy. I think they would not be suitable/necessary as the car is about 400hp and his driving is mostly in town. He wants something not too expensive as he will sell the car later in the year. Any suggestions? Thanks Yes, see below: Available now: Uprated MKIV TT clutches. I have instigated a few new performance parts for the MKIV Supra TT's. I will announce when things become available, but one which is available NOW is an uprated clutch assembly. 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. Anyway, for a short period I will do the uprated units for 375 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 as the boxes' weight is allowed to swing on the plate centre, or clutches fitted to patently buggered flywheels. 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. Both prices do not incur any VAT, I have a separate company for road car stuff, and it's not VAT registered. Reply privately if interested please. [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by eyefi dont get twin or triple unless its a race car, they're terrible on the road. I know! I've got a triple plater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 Sounds like a nice setup. So its £375+£175 then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by Alex Holdroyd There are loads of "better" options for the money. Get your mate to talk to a proper tuner like Leon, CW or TDi.... RPS Tilton Blitz TRD Leon's new lightweight flywheel + kevlar clutch has gone down well with Ashley and Terry S Would you know Leon's price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by Weka Sounds like a nice setup. So its £375+£175 then? Yes, correct. I have 2 kits on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 the full set (light flywheel, kevlar driven plate and pressure plate) is about £900. i dont know the prices for the individual items for comparison tho. this isnt a setup id put in the car to sell tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by eyefi the full set (light flywheel, kevlar driven plate and pressure plate) is about £900. i dont know the prices for the individual items for comparison tho. this isnt a setup id put in the car to sell tho. Thanks May be abit too much for him as he is looking to sell the car later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 So setup seems suitable. I will let him know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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