Xtreme Clutches

[rb2534]

Chasing a new clutch for my 34 which I will be converting to manual soon using 33 stuff, now how do people rate the xtreme clutches, either organic, HD or those sprung button centres?

I am aiming for around 230rwkw and will be taking it to the track every now and then and well streeting it 95% of the time. The guy at Xtremes told me either go organic which will be great street use, would hold 230rwkw no worries but taking it to the track and clutch kicks will obviously shorten its life span......or go a puck style, still ok for the street and bulletproof on the track.

Reason I am chasing one of these clutches is that I bought one for my rotor last year and I was going to return it and swap it for something to suit me. I priced an Exedy HD clutch and that was about $200 more than an extreme one but the guy said it might have a slightly higher clamping load

I have also heard there are extremely harsh on drive lines

So from peoples use of these.......Stay away from these or go buy one?

Thanks

Giulian

Edited March 9, 2010 by rb2534

[Ryno]

Hey Guilian,

I have been using an Xtreme Cushioned Button Clutch, with matching lightened flywheel for the past 3-4 years. I can't fault it - it's fine for street driving (only a little heavier than stock) and has held up my 250 rwkw without a problem. My wife also has no drama's driving with it, so I'd definitely recommend going with one.

Ryno

[Pal]

i killed my xtreme 9 puck in 1 year. destroyed the pressure plate and flywheel but the pressure plate was ok. ended up putting in a NPC clutch which has been great but i think i would go the exedy clutch next. spend the extra 200 and be safe. my opinion only.

[noahr31]

i have an extreme cusion brass button, hooks up awesome but not good in traffic, shudders and carries on if you hesitate on take off

[Granthem]

Im did this to an exedy cushioned button:

It held the power fine just rolling on etc, but I took it to the drags once, and with some heavy launches, I munched it. (340rwhp)

For that reason, I have gone an Exedy 5 puck Button this time. Fingers crossed it takes to launching and clutch kicks abit better

[geraus]

where do u guys get the cluthces from? let me know the shops... after 1 for a good price..

[Get EPIC]

I've been told by a reputable workshop on the gold coast that exedy don't make clutches to the same standards that they used to and that you should seriously consider buying a Jim Berry clutch if you don't want disappointments down the road.

[turboedsloth]

i did the same thing to my exedy granthem. called exedy up and they recommended i start using a twin plate for my 310 odd hp

[turboedsloth]

also before the exedy i had an extreme puk clutch and didnt like the driveability of it. the mate i gave to however loved it

[Marcus89]

I had an extreme HD organic clutch was very heavy not sure if could of been adjusted held up fairly well but it didn't have to take a lot of power in the old sr20de s13 lol

[Curmi]

i have a excedy heavy duty in my 228kw drifter and has served well for the last 2 years

[SLEEPR85]

Have a xtreme hd organic in my 244kw r34. Been in for around 2 years now and not had 1 bit of trouble with it, although i do not do any clutch dumps or track use....

[StealthX]

I've had an x-treme organic single plate in my car for almost a year now, it's had a lot of abuse and is starting to show signs of wear. My clutch now was only ever suppose to be a heavy duty replacement, not designed for the more than double the standard power that my car makes, it still holds up well. I'd reccomend them I guess, not 100% satisfied but that's just my poor selection of clutch (I.e. Wrong application)