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g10far
14-10-2008, 13:19
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As the title says, whats the favourite clutch used in your cars? I currently have an AP paddle which hasnt really lasted. I know they are not meant to last that long, but my car has been to the pod twice and is now slipping, put it this way it aint had that much of a beating! any advice would be great thanks
5teve L
14-10-2008, 17:28
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As the title says, whats the favourite clutch used in your cars? I currently have an AP paddle which hasnt really lasted. I know they are not meant to last that long, but my car has been to the pod twice and is now slipping, put it this way it aint had that much of a beating! any advice would be great thanks


What paddle, cerametalic or organic ??
Also what cover are you using/miles is it doing ??
Scoff
14-10-2008, 20:12
ceremetalic padle works well enough, they don't often slip unless you give them reason to. if you want something that'll last longer and not eat the flywheel and cover then it'll be something multiplate, not ceremetalic and expensive.
jaffa
14-10-2008, 21:24
volvo cover and the cheapest paddle centre plate u can buy should be good enough for half ;) decent power,and seem to last a good while in fact the fly and cover are the first to wear :) i have never had any clutch slip at all even with 301lbs:rolleyes: torque,and a couple of hosses...hope this helps...:)
jaffa
14-10-2008, 21:25
ah but i have gone through 6 re conditioned gearboxes lol :laugh:
BriC
14-10-2008, 21:27
Jaffa de coont be goin thru de gearboxes 1 be feckin 1 de coont
g10far
16-10-2008, 09:07
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What paddle, cerametalic or organic ??
Also what cover are you using/miles is it doing ??

Im currently using a ceramatalic jobbie, using a EBC cover plate the one that comes with the Volvo kit. Are there other cover plates available which are better?
Mileage wise the car gets used at weekends if that!
g10far
16-10-2008, 09:09
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ceremetalic padle works well enough, they don't often slip unless you give them reason to. if you want something that'll last longer and not eat the flywheel and cover then it'll be something multiplate, not ceremetalic and expensive.

What sort of setup are you using Scoff?
TommyB
16-10-2008, 10:58
Make sure you haven't got any leaks on to the clutch,

I wrecked a clutch because i had a little leak go in through the TDC hole in the gearbox.
g10far
16-10-2008, 11:07
Make sure you haven't got any leaks on to the clutch,

I wrecked a clutch because i had a little leak go in through the TDC hole in the gearbox.

No leaks as far as I know tommy, but will check anyway. How did you get on at the pod saturday night?
TommyB
16-10-2008, 15:47
Managed a 13.2@103.9

I was wiping my little leak after every run so the clutch would stay fresh he he.
g10far
16-10-2008, 16:39
good time, is that your personal best? I turned up on sat but got there real late so manage to get 1 run in, was trying to get in the 13s myself but clutch troubles stopped that could only manage 14.1 @ 104 which pissed me right off ah well gotta wait till next year now!!
TommyB
17-10-2008, 08:16
There's two more RWYBs left this year,I think i may well be taking Robs black phase 1 up there.

104 is 13 second 1/4 speed, you just need to hook it up better.
g10far
17-10-2008, 08:55
There's two more RWYBs left this year,I think i may well be taking Robs black phase 1 up there.

104 is 13 second 1/4 speed, you just need to hook it up better.

I would like to go back to the pod this year but its not gonna happen, I need to change the clutch before I go back which aint going to happen, well at least I dont think it will (no money!!!)