R33-RB26DETT Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hi Guys, I have seen a few ppl selling used secong hand clutches on the forums, and it seems no one wants them or they are too overpriced? e.g. Linky 1 Linky 2 My stock clutch is on the way out and i need something which can handle more power and regular track days! How long could these clutches last for considering i would be going track days once a month? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
madevo3 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 if it was me i wouldnt buy a second hand one cause how long will it work for then shit it self. ya could buy 1 and get it rebuilt but by the time ya do that ya could buy a new one. i brought a extreme 5 puck drift clutch for $1500 dollars and thats sweet handles my 4wd launches at 6 grand, hasnt slipped yet Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3962045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33-RB26DETT Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hey, thats cheap $1500! only prob is for a GTR a good heavy duty brand new costs around $3000.. hopefully install of clutch doesnt cost ridiculous amounts, hoping for around 200 - 300 bucks yeah? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3962171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMR33 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) People only take clutches out when they have to i.e. stuffed, slipping, glazed, damaged, un-driveable. So keep saving your money's and get something new. Edited June 22, 2008 by BAMR33 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3962492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-turko Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 i bought a second hand button clutch and its lasted me over 2 years you can usually tell when a clutch is on its way out Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3963144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie25T Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I bought a finished OSG clutch rebuilt it and saved 1300 so im wrapped Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3963392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33-RB26DETT Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 2 success stories!! thats what i like to hear.. Now as for the two other links i supplied can you tell from the photo if they have life in them? or is it simply by the plate thickness measurement? Linky 2 says plate thickness is [2.75mm] is that much? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3963442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantolis Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I bought a second hand twin plate and it lasted me a year before i swapped it. It still has almost the same amount of meat on it as when i got it on a pretty standard gtr. It copped a few 6-7k launches as well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3970348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redevil Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 would you marry a prostitute...... anything thats been smashed that hard by that many people you don't wan2 be putting in your pride and joy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3970485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin 09 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 People only take clutches out when they have to i.e. stuffed, slipping, glazed, damaged, un-driveable. So keep saving your money's and get something new. i took out an ORC twin because it thought it was shit on the street... when it came out after 1000km it was literally still perfect. i replaced it with a Nismo twin which is sweet and smooth like honey lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3970942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssshonky Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 bwahah.. god that statement gave me a laugh - have you ever bought a 2nd hand car? aaanyways.. really depends on how much $$$ is a problem for this guy - how he treats the clutch once in etc etc- I wouldnt flat out say NO to a 2nd hand clutch - dont forget if either of those clutches use a standard organic friction plate then you can probably just get a new friction plate for not a lot - or - if the buyer is local - leave a deposit and get the clutch checked out for wear by a professional would you marry a prostitute...... anything thats been smashed that hard by that many people you don't wan2 be putting in your pride and joy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3970971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun32gtr Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 i bought a os twin 2nd hand for 500 buxs. bloody beautiful feels good and id have to say it wasnt near new by any means but was fine for what i wanted. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3970982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles89 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 i bought a os twin 2nd hand for 500 buxs. bloody beautiful feels good and id have to say it wasnt near new by any means but was fine for what i wanted. Yea, it all depends on your needs and how big your wallet is It's just like some people are happy to repair their cars with 2nd hand parts, but some would want brand new. Just depends on what you want. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3971111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33-RB26DETT Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 lol, nice one redevil. Budget really isnt an massive issue with me, i know that owning a GTR and modifying it isnt cheap. But that being said i have always made an effort to research and make sure that i can get the best possible deal, so far i have saved a bundle browsing the forums and picking up bargains. Recently though i have formed the opinion that buying second hand turbos and clutch's is a bad idea. Also i dont think a twin plate would be very drivable for daily use, and would be overkill for my power figure of 320awkw's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/224931-second-hand-clutches/#findComment-3979229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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