black_widow87 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hi all, currently looking at my options for a twin plate 'push' type clutch suitable for approx 600ftlb. My budget is around £1200 - £1500 so my options are pretty limited. I'm undecided between the xtreme twin plate and the competition twin plate, can anyone give me any feedback on either of these 2 clutches? Cheers Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I have used Xtreme twin plate both the 200mm and 230mm version on various cars and so far always had good results, happy to recommend. The 230mm twin organic clutch is the most "OEM" feeling of the Xtreme clutches I've tried. You will get a bit of clutch noise when disengaging the clutch as the plates will rattle, but pedal feel is smooth and light. The 200mm clutches that are non organic are also nice, but definitely focused more for track cars, more noise and more aggressive engagement. However I've had mine in my car for almost 3 years, nearly 15'000 miles and never had issues with holding the power etc. Can't say I've used a twin competition clutch before, but had issues with their single plates breaking and being aggressive to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Is there any twin plate that exists which will take the power, drag starts and not rattle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Not easy to find 600 ftlbs capable clutch on a tight budget. If you can stretch a bit, I would try the Clutch Master FX1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Is there any twin plate that exists which will take the power, drag starts and not rattle? HKS LA Twin Plate is about as quiet as it gets for a twin plate from what I've seen. As its organic though you will wear it out quickly with drag starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_widow87 Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 I have used Xtreme twin plate both the 200mm and 230mm version on various cars and so far always had good results, happy to recommend. The 230mm twin organic clutch is the most "OEM" feeling of the Xtreme clutches I've tried. You will get a bit of clutch noise when disengaging the clutch as the plates will rattle, but pedal feel is smooth and light. The 200mm clutches that are non organic are also nice, but definitely focused more for track cars, more noise and more aggressive engagement. However I've had mine in my car for almost 3 years, nearly 15'000 miles and never had issues with holding the power etc. Can't say I've used a twin competition clutch before, but had issues with their single plates breaking and being aggressive to use. The xtreme does seem to be more popular, i think id have to go for the ceramic option as i do drive the car hard at weekends. Is there much difference between the sprung and unsprung versions other than the cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 The xtreme does seem to be more popular, i think id have to go for the ceramic option as i do drive the car hard at weekends. Is there much difference between the sprung and unsprung versions other than the cost? The main difference will be drivability and robustness. From what I remember the sprung versions will be easier to engage/slip but as they use a floating center hub which contains the springs, they are not recomended for drifters who are constantly kicking the shit out of their clutch as its more likely that the center hub unit will fail. For such clutch kickers the unsprung version does away with center hub design and each clutch plate has a hub built into it that contains no springs. Harsher to use as there is no give in the clutch plates, but will take more clutch kicking abuse. I've got a sprung ceramic in my car and its quite streetable, I have no issues sitting in traffic hill starts etc. I haven't had any failures either, but I only give my clutch the occasional kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Ive always been happy with my centreforce dual friction, not sure if they`re still available, oh its single plate too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) Competition Clutch Toyota Supra 6 Speed 2JZ Twin Plate MPC Clutch Kits for around 1400 gbp , has a Hydraulic Release Bearing too Was talking to to a person on here with one and the shop buiding my car , all said smooth as butter I was looking at the RPS , but I need too many OE parts for it to work and some are discontinued now , no idea why they dont use a Hydraulic Release Bearing I had the OsGiken prior , best clutch I used to date but need to upgrade due to power increase Edited August 20, 2020 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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