r33 Clutch and Flywheel Upgrade

[warrior_350]

I have a manual 93 gts25t and so far ive done the basic stuff like good exhaust, air filter, EBC high boost set to .8bar, BOV (yes i noticed a difference boost kicks in faster on gearchanges) Good tein adjustable suspension. It has 17" 255's all round. If i go too hard on it and get wheelspin its just too much for the clutch and it slips and i get that burning clutch smell heh. So, i need a better clutch, keeping in mind that i wont be going for bigger turbo and all that stuff, i'll just be doing a few more minor mods so i wont be expecting any more than about 200rwkw by the time i'm finished.

Firstly what type of clutch would you guys recommend as something that can handle lotsa abuse with around that power output. If you could include rough prices or links that would be really helpful.

And while i'm at it i might as well put in a light flywheel so any prices etc on that would be great too.

[Guest INASNT]

dude we have been discussing this in the general automotive section today!

we might be doing a group buy on lightned flywheel, go check out the thread

[GTS-t VSPEC]

I have a twin-plate OS Giken, and while it may be overkill for what you need, they are nice to drive and come with a lightened flywheel. See if there are any 2nd hand ones going:D

[Robo]

warrior_350,

I would go for something like a replacement full face (steel backed) organic heavy duty clutch (with increased clamping rate)

Both Unique Auto Sports and Just Jap sell them for around $550 I think..

This is what I will be looking at getting soon and I have the same requirements as you...

I know your in QLD but have a look (on their web sites) and order it through the site (and have your local mech. install it etc..)

Regards

[dru32]

twin-plate OS Giken.... How much would one of these cost... And Where could i get one.. Drift King?? NoiseWorx??

[AndyMac]

Yeap! I'd go a good quailty full face clutch with a good lightened flywheel.

If you car is going to be a daily driver, then you'll wear a button clutch quickly and it will also piss you off very very quickly.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

For a new twin-plate look around $3k, but 2nd-hand ones can be got for about $1500.

[kik-ass]

I got a Daiken/Exedy h/duty single plate (1068kg pressure plate vs 550kg stock) from Slacks Ck brake and clutch last week for $330 new not exchange.

[Guest INASNT]

Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC

I have a twin-plate OS Giken, and while it may be overkill for what you need, they are nice to drive and come with a lightened flywheel. See if there are any 2nd hand ones going:D

isent that an on/off clutch and a bitch to drive in traffic?

[sidewaymambo]

Originally posted by kik-ass

I got a Daiken/Exedy h/duty single plate (1068kg pressure plate vs 550kg stock) from Slacks Ck brake and clutch last week for $330 new not exchange.

any detail of where they are? It sounds a good deal...

[kik-ass]

Yeah details below, full kit including new throwout bearing. Has a modified pivot point so pedal feel is same as stock but needs more travel to disengage.

Slacks Creek Brake & Clutch

20 Aranda St Slacks Creek 4127

(07) 3808 8193

[GTS-t VSPEC]

There a two types of twin-plates, sprung and solid centered. A sprung clutch is easy to drive, even in traffic, and solid center is on&off.

[SLY33]

Extreme single plate ceramic button clutch with sprung centre and heavier pres plate, cost me $880 fitted. Sprung centre so wont piss you off, easy to drive for a performance clutch. Very good feel and take up, i have 200rwkw and its fine, whatsisname has the same clutch handling over 250rwkw. recommended.

[GiJOr33]

isent that an on/off clutch and a bitch to drive in traffic?

Nah dude... i have one with the solid center. I think the ones with the smaller pucks are harder to drive as there is more pressure on a smaller surface area. The OS Giken plates have 4 large pucks, and i find it quite easy to drive. Peak Hour is a pain... but isn't it always?

[rb26dett]

i have a hks twin in my car. grips like mad, no play at all. moving off on a hill is a pain.

from what i've heard, nismo, os giken and ats make clutches for road use. the one i have in mine is a race clutch. i was told this after i put it in...could have gotten either one of those other 3 for the same price...

[GTS-t VSPEC]

I've driven a Nismo 4-puck that was horrible to drive, I'm much happier with the twin:D

[GiJOr33]

yeah i was really suprised at how good it was... I was expecting it to be like my mate's Ogura Twin Plate... now that is an On/Off clutch!!!

[Guest tigersharkr33]

os are the best.

[sidewaymambo]

Originally posted by SLY33

Extreme single plate ceramic button clutch with sprung centre and heavier pres plate, cost me $880 fitted.  Sprung centre so wont piss you off, easy to drive for a performance clutch. Very good feel and take up, i have 200rwkw and its fine, whatsisname has the same clutch handling over 250rwkw.  recommended.

Where you can get them? thanks