Race clutch???

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Posts: 691 Mk 1 VTS poseidon blue
    #1
    Hi
    My clutch is slipping more and more each day and I really need to get a new one...

    Has anyone got an EBC clutch??
    I’ve spotted these two...
    http://www.rickyracing.co.uk/search.php?prodid=5514
    http://www.rickyracing.co.uk/search.php?prodid=5517
    Does anyone know if the 1st one (£64) is better than the standard VTS clutch and is it worth paying a bit more for the race one??
    Has anyone got a race clutch?
    What’s it like?
    Is it stiff?
    Jerky?
    Make you go quicker?
    Does anyone know of any other clutch’s that aren’t too expensive but are better than standard?

    All responses will be greatly appreciated!
    Thanks

    Joe
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec
    #2
    lol@ race clutch. would help if you mentioned how tuned your engine is, but you don't be needing a helix/AP paddle clutch unless running turbo/supercharger. if your car is standard or even mildly breathed on (filter and exhaust) then standard clutch is fine.
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Posts: 691 Mk 1 VTS poseidon blue
    #3
    Lol! You know what I mean?? Nah no turbo or supercharger although nitrous could be a possibility in the future so if I’m putting a new clutch in I might as well put one in that’s better than standard!?
    What clutch have you got? I obviously don’t need a helix I’m just after something that’s not too expensive and that’s not ridiculously stiff just something a bit more aggressive than standard that engages better if you know what I mean?

    Joe
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 97 vts
    #4
    ive got an uprated clutch on mine takes a bit of getting used to quite jumpy
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 168
    #5
    To answer you question. The "EBC" clutchs are good. And thats not a bad price.
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 MEASHAM United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3445 257bhp Ibiza Cupra Turbo
    #6
    i got an ebc clutch and it only lasted 4000 miles before it discintegrated! was sitting on the m1 at 80mph and it just went!

    i will be running cams, p/p head, all the relevant breathing mods etc. bout 160bhp. my clutch is pretty bad now and am gonna get a new one for x-mas. would uprated be the better option?
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26
    #7
    dont you need some kinda competition clutch (CampDavid) for a 150bhp+ monster?
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Posts: 691 Mk 1 VTS poseidon blue
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by spencer_cammedvts View Post
    i got an ebc clutch and it only lasted 4000 miles before it discintegrated! was sitting on the m1 at 80mph and it just went!

    i will be running cams, p/p head, all the relevant breathing mods etc. bout 160bhp. my clutch is pretty bad now and am gonna get a new one for x-mas. would uprated be the better option?
    Hi
    Was that the Cheaper EBC (£64) or the more expensive (£124) one? And does anyone know the difference between the two?

    I think with all your 160 galloping stallions you will need stronger diaphragm springs and a good quality friction plate to take all that extra torque
    I’m guessing that the race one will have stronger diaphragm springs, a better friction material and stiffer damping springs which should make the changes a bit more jerky? but I’m thinking that the stiffer the damping springs the quicker the friction plate will wear?
    What was yours like compared to stock? Stiffer? More jerky?

    I’m just after something a bit more jerky and stiff than stock but I don’t want to spend too much and I don’t want too jerky or stiff if you know what I mean?
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 MEASHAM United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3445 257bhp Ibiza Cupra Turbo
    #9
    go on ebay. there are plenty of good clutched there for around £70. im gonna get one off there
  10. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4630
    #10
    im suprised nobody has mentioned black diamond clutches they are good(",)
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 East Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6169 VTR
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by wickedsaxo View Post
    im suprised nobody has mentioned black diamond clutches they are good(",)
    Arnt they just tarted up standard clutches? Reconditioned?
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4630
    #12
    if they are they are good,my m8 had 1 in his 106 gti it was running a remap full stainless exhaust filter cams etc it was often on the track and the clutch took alot of abuse for near to 2 years of mostly take off's,i had 1 in nova i had a while back which was a turbo it lasted as long as i had the car and took alot of abuse this is why i keep mentioning them!
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 East Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6169 VTR
    #13
    they can only handle 20% more torque
  14. Established Member Joined: Jul 2004 Nottingham United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1069
    #14
    This is an interesting thread and a half..

    Firstly if you have tuned your engine dont think the Black Diamond or EBC clutches will work wonders and allow you much higher RPM take offs and take the power without slipping.

    These clutches do provide better grip and allow more torque to be applied successfully BUT if you have done alot of tunning work to your engine you really should be spending £400-£500 on Helix or AP racing clutches.

    At the end of the day the clutch is one of the most important parts of the engine, its the 1 main thing getting your power from the engine to your wheels.

    In terms of how would a black diamond or EBC feel. Not a lot different to your standard on the pedal or when gripping