6 paddle sprung clutch use
22 September 2008, 11:21 AM
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6 paddle sprung clutch use
I'm interested in hearing reports from those who have used a 6 paddle sprung clutch.
Car is a track toy, but does get driven to events. Certainly not a daily driver.
Running 450/500
I dont want speculation thank you, just the opinions from people who have been there done that
Car is a track toy, but does get driven to events. Certainly not a daily driver.
Running 450/500
I dont want speculation thank you, just the opinions from people who have been there done that
23 September 2008, 08:31 AM
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I have a 6 paddle sprung Exedy Hyper with 5.7 kg fly in my remapped 03STi used mostly for track and the odd day out.
Took about 1000 miles to settle down as the chatter was difficult to manage at first. Now its run in, it is a little abrupt and not really practical or advisable to hold at the biting point (ie not designed to be used like this) as it will still chatter a bit. When pulling away you need to move through the biting point smoothly without stopping with the right amount of gas. Personally I not sure about it on public roads (ok to drive to events? - I'd say yes) but it is fabulous on track where the low inertia and positive action feel great.
Took about 1000 miles to settle down as the chatter was difficult to manage at first. Now its run in, it is a little abrupt and not really practical or advisable to hold at the biting point (ie not designed to be used like this) as it will still chatter a bit. When pulling away you need to move through the biting point smoothly without stopping with the right amount of gas. Personally I not sure about it on public roads (ok to drive to events? - I'd say yes) but it is fabulous on track where the low inertia and positive action feel great.
23 September 2008, 09:15 AM
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cheers for the review, it seems to be the common theme that they suck in traffic but are great on the black stuff.
I assume then that full bore launches on the strip are a hoot?
also, the fact they are a 1/3rd of the price of twinplate is a bonus
I assume then that full bore launches on the strip are a hoot?
also, the fact they are a 1/3rd of the price of twinplate is a bonus
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I've got an ACT 6 paddle sprung centre clutch waiting to go in my car, little worried about what it's going to be like to use, but for the cost difference of a twin plate i had to give it a go.
Let u know how i get on with it.
Let u know how i get on with it.
23 September 2008, 09:55 PM
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Hi D1CCY, Duncan black 02STI, you know the one...
May I ask where did you source yours from, as I have found one in the UK for £580 + VAT !
Thanks in Advance !
Duncan
May I ask where did you source yours from, as I have found one in the UK for £580 + VAT !
Thanks in Advance !
Duncan
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24 September 2008, 10:43 AM
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Dunx, Mine was fitted by Scoobyclinic. Are you sure we are talking about the same clutch. My Exedy Hyper single came with alloy cover assembly and lightweight steel flywheel and cost what it says on SC website (more than your figure).
Don't want to put people off about driving in traffic, its not impossible you just have to pay attention with your feet.
Don't want to put people off about driving in traffic, its not impossible you just have to pay attention with your feet.
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Cheers, D1ccy, I like driving, so don't mind doing the work !
DunxC
P.S. Plus VAT it comes to around £700 but if the flywheel isn't included.....
A good buy if availability is sensible !
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P.S. Plus VAT it comes to around £700 but if the flywheel isn't included.....
A good buy if availability is sensible !
25 September 2008, 02:22 PM
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Ive just fitted an ACT 6 paddle clutch. Used it for the first time yesterday on the rolling road and although it is stiff to push down its not too bad and held up to 480lbft .
25 September 2008, 10:04 PM
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Coincidentally there's a guy called morbs on 22B with an internally gated GT30 on a 2.1 stroker that was mapped at Surrey RR yesterday, his car made 480lbft aswell, I don't suppose yours made 511bhp did it?
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Had my ACT fitted on friday, and am pleased with it. Was a bit worried about weather i'd even be able to drive the car.
It's surpirsingly easy to use, the pedal is quite firm compared to the exedy organic i had, but my mrs can push it down so can't be to bad.
There is even a bit of a bite point, not completely on/off which is what i was worried about. So far only stalled it once, little juddery sometimes but at least it doesn't slip
It's surpirsingly easy to use, the pedal is quite firm compared to the exedy organic i had, but my mrs can push it down so can't be to bad.
There is even a bit of a bite point, not completely on/off which is what i was worried about. So far only stalled it once, little juddery sometimes but at least it doesn't slip
18 November 2008, 11:33 AM
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Dean, don't give it a hard time for the first few hundred miles. These things need a fair bit of bedding in. Mine slipped a bit when given beans at first until all the high spots were gone so be careful not to make it slip during this period as overheating will kill it.
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Drove my car back from the tuning shop today.
ACT 6 paddle clutch and its a doddle to use.
Feels almost the same as my old Exedy organic uprated in use, didsnt stall once and didnt over cook the revs either.
Top clutch at a top top price
to Bob@Aztec
ACT 6 paddle clutch and its a doddle to use.
Feels almost the same as my old Exedy organic uprated in use, didsnt stall once and didnt over cook the revs either.
Top clutch at a top top price
to Bob@Aztec
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