madmerlin

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i am going to need a clutch within the next couple of thousand miles i think, dont think mine can handle the 411bhp, seems to be biteing lower and lower lately.

What should i be looking at please any suggestions?

Car is a 2002 sti bug - uk spec.
std 6 speed box
car running 411bhp.

dont want a heavy clutch if i can help it as have dodgey knees, also dont realy want a clutch that judders if poss.

Any ideas please???

Bez300

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Reduce your power down to about 300 and fit a std sti clutch

Sorted

Bez

madmerlin

iTrader: (14)

errrrrr oooooooook..... that wasted my time nicely!

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

ACT Single is what's going to be in mine

madmerlin

iTrader: (14)

Whhoooo a propper reply

do u get much judder with these and are they very heavy?

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Supposed to feel very similiar to OEM. Maybe slightly heavier. Andy F runs one in his daily driver coping with in excess of 500 Bhp. So plenty of scope should you wish to upgrade further

madmerlin

iTrader: (14)

cool, any idea best place to get one from and what i would expect to pay?

B0DSKI

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A lot of people say the cheapest way is to bring one in from the states yourself. With the current exchange rate you're looking at around £500-£550 for the clutch.

Any dealers who see this that would like to quote feel free

madmerlin

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Ouch Happy days

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

A lot cheaper than a Exedy twin

madmerlin

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lmao, i know had to pick myself up off the floor when i saw the price of them m8

scatty

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AP clutch would handle that power, and feels exactly like a standard clutch.

madmerlin

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OOwww, this sounds good, like the thought of non heavy clutch, give my metal knee's an easy life u go a rough idea on price please?

JazzRST

iTrader: (1)

I've spoken with APi and they recommend their comp clutch, anyone had this in there newage? Mine is running 390bhp and is starting to slip atouch in 4th/5th (only slipped twice to be fair).

Bez300

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anything that can cope with 411 and be reliable will more than likely be heavier than std and or you might get a judder,
and to get a good clutch you will be looking above £500

Sorry about daft comment earlier,

stevep360

iTrader: (20)

Speak to the clinic

madmerlin

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ha its ok m8,
dont mind the 500 so much, but the most important thing is to get it as light as poss. the one ive got atm is fairly heavy, and my knee can start to play up on long journeys - had it replaced a few years ago, so not as strong as a "real" knee joint.

scatty

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i think the AP was £600 ish.....

M_J_P

iTrader: (12)

I had the Helix in my Bug. Very std feeling clutch at around the £600 mark.

Give Alyn a call at AS Performance 0191 4103770. He will advise you on a suitable one.

madmerlin

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nice 1, will do cheers

Turbo Tez

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Twin plate all the way. Just put one in mine. Deffinatley worth the extra cash. Feels standard, even the wife can use it and easily handles my 238 bhp.

BlueBugEye

iTrader: (12)

Another vote for the AP here!

JazzRST

iTrader: (1)

Which clutch did you go for in the end?

joz8968

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I have the CC Stage 2 + replacement lightened/skimmed OEM flywheel (7kg IIRC). This was all recommended & supplied/fitted by Dave/API. I'm running 384/349, and so far so good.

But not really hooned all that much since it was fitted (only about 3 months ago).

Sti Addict

Hi are you going for a light weight fly wheel aswell?

Have you seen this http://forums.evolutionm.net/vendor-...ss-review.html

I was going to go for a an ACT as I dont want any rattles or judder that the exedy's are supposed to give, but not being able to get into gear at high rpm has really put me off.

Not sure what to do now, Exedy pink or Ap or ACT.

madmerlin

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havnt got one yet m8, still got a few months life in my old one, so not panicking as yet, but want one sorted by jan / feb tbh, just want to make the right choice so taking my time choosing one.

urban

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Clutches are torque rated, not bhp.

My last STI ran approx 340lb ft for 3 years on the standard clutch

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

ACT Extreme street disc is what i use. Its perfect & good for 567ft lbs. Easy on the peddle & not noisy. The noise & peddle hardness depends on the type of disc you go for.

Sti Addict

I was wondering where you got this from and if you are using a flywheel also?

KAS35RSTI

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I bought it from the states. SB4-XTSS comes with Extreme pressure plate & sprung street disc. So its very similar to the OEM clutch. I am using stock flywheel for now.

It was cheap aswell