skyzerr33 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 well i've driven micko's and his has the 2500lb pressure plate a believe cause thats what ken puts in all his cars,wasn't a problem to drive. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-183976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Miko has a 2200lbs pressure plate, if that. It might even be 2000lbs. After driving a load of cars with 2500lb clutches I can assure you Miko's isn't 2500lb. Try Rob's clutch before you decide. You won't even need to start the car to see what I mean. They are leg breakers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyzerr33 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 okies i'll have a chat to Ross. edit: righto just called Ross yeah the 2500lb is a tad heavy but should hold 400hp the 2000-2200lb which is in Micko's (correct u were rev) should hold 350hp and is much easier to drive. this is with the DCB clutch plate (9 finger purple) with the organic 9 finger jobs he said your better off with 2500lb pressure plate as then it will hold the 350hp but the 2000-2200lb may or may not hold it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Troy/rev, I drove Rob's car last night, and while I ddin't find it heavy in the slightest, maybe I'm too used to my twin and 4-puck, I must admit I didn't like the take up. It was most annoying to drive, even a short distance, so I would check what your getting and perhaps drive a car with it in first, cause you will be stuck with it for a long time. See'ya:burnout: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyzerr33 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 i've driven mickos very happy with the way the clutch works so i'm dropping back to the 2200lb plate oh i forgot about the twin plates i'll ask him tuesday Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 I can drive 2500lb clutches without a blink but, the average joe will find it nasty to live with. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Once you get used to any clutch they are fine, even a triple, but for the ease of driving around town and parking etc you need to have something friendly to use. See'ya:burnout: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ix9 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Clutches eh ? Can someone explain what the pressure plate does, and the clutch face itself ? I'm confused. Can I keep my stock pressure plate, but upgrade the clutch ?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyzerr33 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 yes kym u can, thats what rev210 did Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Kym, I think your best option is to pop down and see Ross, have a chat with him about what you want and he will tell you all you need to know. Better to get it straight from the horses mouth IMHO. See'ya:burnout: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ix9 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Yeh, horses mouth sounds like the idea.... Just gotta get some fold behind me, then i'll go talk the sphincter of the universe with Ross. But just wanna know a rough cost of _just_ the clutch, not the pressure plate job ? rev210: What's the reason you only replaced the clutch, and not the pressure plate ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 You don't need to replace the pressure plate, it makes it tougher i.e more horsepower, but less driver friendly. See'ya:burnout: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyzerr33 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 fitting will cost u $220 the clutch by itself if u go the DCB is about $360 the organis is cheaper. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ix9 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 DCB ? what does that mean, brand ? type ? is there such thing as a ceramic clutch over an organic clutch ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 My pressure plate looked quite reasonable so I didn't replace it. No need to get 2000lb+ pressure plate for my low horsepower application and the fact that I don't tow boats and carravans. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTST Posted February 26, 2003 Author Share Posted February 26, 2003 Well its done and done.... I have gone for the DCB clutch plate ( purple 9 puck type ) and the 2000 pound pressure plate.... I will pick it up tomorrow and let you guys know the results.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Hope that means you'll be able to last the entire cruise with us next time. I hope you like the new clutch, give it a few days to get used to, then give us your judgement. See'ya:burnout: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-184585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrken Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Yes you are probably right , I think it was a 2000-2200 lb pressure plate in Micko's and mine. What makes it easy with the GTR is the vacuum assisted clutch. Do the R33 GTST 's have that ?? Cheers Ken Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-185084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTST Posted February 28, 2003 Author Share Posted February 28, 2003 Well its installed.... I got the 2000 Pressure plate, my initial feeling is that is nice and easy to drive, its easy on my leg and doesnt slip.... I just have to get used to the new friction point ( much much lower down on the pedal ) but that is going to happen with any new clutch... Overall very happy.... I have already started on the approx 200k's of running it in... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-188411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Glad it is all sorted, can you give us the exact price you paid, so others know what to expect? See'ya:burnout: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10846-please-help-new-clutch-needed/page/3/#findComment-188418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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