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R50/53 Which type of clutch do you recommend?

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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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Which type of clutch do you recommend?

I want to order new clutch kit.. I need sumthing heavy Duty with good performance.. which type do you recommaned me ?

 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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One, go with a name brand ie- Spec, Clutch Masters, something like that.
http://www.jscspeed.com/mini/mini_base.html
With your mods, I'd say Stage II, III if you plan on more or really drive it hard.
Two, get either your old flywheel machined or a new one. A lightweight Al one is an option. Also check, I believe ARP makes good flywheel bolts that are a definite when replacing the flywheel.
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Thanks Man..
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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No problem. Good luck. With your mods, that car will have some serious ballz.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Just a word of advice. I have a SPEC 3+ in my car. It will take you a little while to get used to it compared to the stock clutch. It's a much different beast. While it's not completely binary like a drag/racing clutch it isn't too far from it. The pedal throw between on and off is far far less than the stock.

That said I like it.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Actually im using Racing clutch too,but seriously i dunno which brand it is. beacause since i bought the car ,the clutch was installed on it.. and now im using the car for 2 years and the clutch still working fine accept last week started to make some vibration and noise when i press the pedal.

so I need somthing well remain at least for 1 or 2 years. with good performance.
 

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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I would suggest something like a SPEC Stage 2 (or a 2+). It's a Carbon Kevlar full disc clutch with a sprung hub. It has more than enough clamping force (280 ft/lbs for the 2, 300ft/lbs for the 2+) and it's still friendly. It should have a similar feel to the stock.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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I dont want sumthing smooth.

wut about SPEC stage III ?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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Like I said, I have a 3+ and my car is a daily drive. It's nice, very grabby. It just takes some getting used. If that's what you want I would recommend that. Going over a 3 wouldn't be a good idea for anything that would be used on the street because they really are designed for more specialized applications.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CmdrVimes
Going over a 3 wouldn't be a good idea for anything that would be used on the street because they really are designed for more specialized applications.
IE- an all out drag car that uses an on/off switch style clutch.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Is it a Heavy Duty (Daily Drive) ? And wut about the Flywheel .. do i have to replace it ??
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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I've only been running the new clutch for about 2000 miles now. It hasn't exhibited any signs of a problem. I also stuck with the stock flywheel as it was perfectly fine (no cracking or other nastiness).

After driving a car with a lightweight flywheel it would not be something I would do. It just didn't feel right to me.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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GUYZ PLz Help

I need to order soon as possible.. can someone show me from where can i order ?
 
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