New Clutch

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:59 pm

Hey guys, new lightweight flywheel so a new clutch while I'm at it. Just wondering if anyone is able to point me in the right direction for a sharp price on a replacement item? Not looking at more power so the standard clutch will do me fine, or if possible a better item for the same price

Cheers!

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:10 pm

Do you have any preference of clutch manufacturer i personally like fidanza and you can never go wrong with a Heavy Duty ACT

There are a few places with clutches on sale at the moment but they require shipping for bang for buck Exedy clutches would be the way to go because alot of shops in NZ sell them

punkoutnz · Post by **punkoutnz** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:38 pm

ahem-talktozaclikeItoldyouto-ahem!

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:31 pm

What clutches can zac get just exedy?

punkoutnz · Post by **punkoutnz** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:42 pm

So far as I know, yeah. I'm a rather large fan of Autoclutch clutches as well. Some people bag them, but out of all the people I know that run them (including myself now), they seem to hold up to the most abuse.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:43 pm

Yea I love the ACT clutches ive abused the crap out of them and never seen one break

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:45 pm

autoclutch do nice rebuilds for about the same sort of money as a sport tuff exedy, but waaaay stronger

either that or talk to zac at autostop he will do you a deal

m4vr1k · Post by **m4vr1k** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:45 pm

I heard my name. Must be important.

I prefer to sell Exedy clutches, partially because I can give you a free flywheel skim, but mostly because they are the best quality clutches on the market. That being said, I can also get Autoclutch or Clutch Industries kits for those that want them.

Also, I am currently setting up a cash account for the MX5forum guys to use at any Autostop branch, about 30% off retail prices. I will let everyone know when it is all up and running.

Euen · Post by **Euen** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:45 pm

The standard Exedy clutch should be fine for most applications. I would tend to avoid the Aussie Exedys (generally the purple ones). To get extra pressure on the clutch they add extra springs to the pressure plate which just defeats the purpose of your nice new lightweight flywheel.

brownie · Post by **brownie** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:47 pm

I've got a TODA flywheel with Standard OEM clutch kit i got off Trade me,
Works mint,It's just a standard kit.
Might not last long if i actually get around to doing any fun days on a track,But good enough for road usage for now

m4vr1k · Post by **m4vr1k** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:14 pm

Sorry Euen, but that is a common misconception regards the HD Exedy clutches.

There is no difference between the pink covers (Australian) and the chrome covers (Japanese) Both come out of the same production line, the Aussies just powdercoat theirs pink as a bit of a marketing ploy.

However, I can't comment on the actual construction of them, in regards to adding springs for extra pressure, as I am not in posession of all the facts.

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:47 pm

Picked up my Toda flywheel today, crikey it's light! I'll give you a yell in a couple of weeks Zac for a new clutch

Born_disturbed · Post by **Born_disturbed** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:01 pm

Mr. Shine wrote:Picked up my Toda flywheel today, crikey it's light! I'll give you a yell in a couple of weeks Zac for a new clutch

Did you get the one off TM?

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:10 pm

Born_disturbed wrote:Did you get the one off TM?

Yup.

Born_disturbed · Post by **Born_disturbed** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:31 pm

Mr. Shine wrote:
Born_disturbed wrote:Did you get the one off TM?
Yup.

Ah well done

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:53 pm

Born_disturbed wrote:Ah well done

Heh, bit of a last-minute scrap but... it was worth it for losing 4-odd kilograms

Born_disturbed · Post by **Born_disturbed** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:56 pm

Yes, i know who you were having the scrap with! ha

Euen · Post by **Euen** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:42 pm

m4vr1k wrote:Sorry Euen, but that is a common misconception regards the HD Exedy clutches.

There is no difference between the pink covers (Australian) and the chrome covers (Japanese) Both come out of the same production line, the Aussies just powdercoat theirs pink as a bit of a marketing ploy.

However, I can't comment on the actual construction of them, in regards to adding springs for extra pressure, as I am not in posession of all the facts.

Interesting. I was told about it by the Exedy distributor on Wairau Rd.

brownie · Post by **brownie** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:14 pm

Make sure who ever you get to machine it knows what they are doing,Chrome Moly is a arse to machine.
When i had mine done i dropped it into a very reputable machine shop here in CH CH as no clutch specialist would touch it,He got it done....but as i have found out a couple of years later ,He sent it out himself to the Cyl Head specialist we use thru work !!,only $60.00 to get done,He stuffed 2 lathe thingys they use in the process,Got it down to 3.5kg

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Just sold one thru work attached to a 100,000km motor from Japan to a good custy,He had a job getting someone to machine it as well,Ended using the same guy i did without knowing it.
He wasn't real keen to do another,But did it,apparently it had a slight warp,
My custy got a heavy duty button clutch kit ,Got told to use the Autoclutch setup or standard,Using standard setup for now.

punkoutnz · Post by **punkoutnz** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:25 pm

Autoclutch machined mine, though he didn't have a lot to say about lightweight flywheels ("Off the shelf Japanese made rubbish" I believe was his description).

brownie · Post by **brownie** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:35 pm

Dunno about Jap made rubbish,More believe Chinese made rubbish.
Jap stuff is always high end ,Especially TODA stuff,You won't get much better quality.
I do see the ones listed on TM and wonder about them,Like the headers and turbo manifolds

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:05 am

Yep Toda are definitely a good quality brand, they've got a good reputation.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:00 am

brownie wrote:Dunno about Jap made rubbish,More believe Chinese made rubbish.
Jap stuff is always high end ,Especially TODA stuff,You won't get much better quality.
I do see the ones listed on TM and wonder about them,Like the headers and turbo manifolds

I just look at those headers, flywheels and turbo manifolds on TM the same way they are all crap and will break or not fit right

Occasionally something like that TODA flywheel pops up but dont trust the rest of it

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