beany_bot said:

Ok so contacted clutch specialists.co.uk and they said for a GP from 140bhp - 170 bhp, they have a "fast road" clutch, and above 170bhp they reccomend going to a full paddle clutch.

Was wondering, Is a paddle clutch not quite hard to drive in town. is it not on or off and a bit brutal?

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They havin a laugh! Go for the 140 - 170 Bhp clutch mate and be gentle with it!

Ffoxy said:

They havin a laugh! Go for the 140 - 170 Bhp clutch mate and be gentle with it!

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you sure? paddle would never ever wear out, could be nice to have that for peace of mind if nothing else.

beany_bot said:

you sure? paddle would never ever wear out, could be nice to have that for peace of mind if nothing else.

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At what price mate? How would a potential buyer receive it in such a non-standard state when you wanna move on?

Ffoxy said:

At what price mate? How would a potential buyer receive it in such a non-standard state when you wanna move on?

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hmm good point, havent though of that, i guess they wouldnt appriciate a paddle clutch thats for sure!! ill just get the "fast road" clutch then. Its aparently a 25% increase on the standard clutch. they are getting back to me on a price but its likely about the £150 mark.

Glad they could help ya beany Fast road clutch should do the job nicely it'll be much better than the standard to get that power down! Like said all ive heard is good things bout them

1.8Stilo said:

Glad they could help ya beany Fast road clutch should do the job nicely it'll be much better than the standard to get that power down! Like said all ive heard is good things bout them

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Thanks again

Is it just your clutch that has gone or has it taken the Dual Mass Flywheel with it as well?! (like mine did )
If so, it'll be a LOT more than £150!...

Punto Po said:

Is it just your clutch that has gone or has it taken the Dual Mass Flywheel with it as well?! (like mine did )
If so, it'll be a LOT more than £150!...

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We alluded to that in Posts 2 & 10 Punto Po, it might be something Beany doesnt find out until its stripped down but fingers X'd for him!

Id be wary of anyone who is selling you a clutch and gave you a BHP rating.
Should be rated to torque.
a 170bhp petrol engine could have half the amount of torque a remapped diesel GP has.
May not last much longer than the clutchj you hav.

Punto Po said:

Is it just your clutch that has gone or has it taken the Dual Mass Flywheel with it as well?! (like mine did )
If so, it'll be a LOT more than £150!...

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hmm ive no idea? emm....the clutch is slipping under load? dunno.

SeiSporting said:

Id be wary of anyone who is selling you a clutch and gave you a BHP rating.
Should be rated to torque.
a 170bhp petrol engine could have half the amount of torque a remapped diesel GP has.
May not last much longer than the clutchj you hav.

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i guess, very big clutch dealer so i think i dont have to be too wary. Also regardless of bhp, its an upgraded clutch from the one i have so bound to be better.

Did they give you a make and type of clutch the upgraded one is?

Quite good that you can actually get one. Is there no kit that converts it to a solid flywheel and does away with the DMF? ive heard you can get these for the vectras etc?

rosshutchie said:

Quite good that you can actually get one. Is there no kit that converts it to a solid flywheel and does away with the DMF? ive heard you can get these for the vectras etc?

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Wouldnt that be cool... DMF is a vibration damping tool for the transmission so I guess without it the ride might be less refined.

ppl do it. and it sounds terrbile

ive order a "Fast Road" clutch from clutch specialists.co.uk £145 inc vat. It is good for a 25% increase in power. so should be fine for me tbh. Look forward to fitting it. not.

beany_bot said:

ive order a "Fast Road" clutch from clutch specialists.co.uk £145 inc vat. It is good for a 25% increase in power. so should be fine for me tbh. Look forward to fitting it. not.

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Let us know how you get on Mr Beany old fruit... check out that DMF while you are under there lol!

P.S. Mrs Ffoxy and I are in Edinburgh for a few days from 28th March if you are over that side of your country for any reason at the time!

Ffoxy said:

Let us know how you get on Mr Beany old fruit... check out that DMF while you are under there lol!

P.S. Mrs Ffoxy and I are in Edinburgh for a few days from 28th March if you are over that side of your country for any reason at the time!

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Thanks man Car will probably be in bits this weekend thou, lol! i know of a mechanic (30 years experience) (no subsitute for experience!) who will do it as a "homer" for £25 an hour. which is pretty good to be honest seeing as how i dont know him, hes a friend of a friend. Look forward to having my new "chav" clutch. I can tell everyone at the meets i have a "racing" clutch. hahaha

So how did it go then?

Mattyk said:

So how did it go then?

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Dude. Thats the clutch I PM you that im selling. I never changed my clutch in the end as mine stopped slipping.