What clutch?

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:55 am

Ok so I should probably buy a new clutch to go in with that other engine (if it ever goes in

).

Ok so does anybody know where to get a clutch or what to ask for. I believe the Maxima's clutch is a perfect fit

can anybody confirm. and around what price should i be looking at.

suggestions, comments and especially donations welcome.

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:10 am

Maxima clutch fits... If you want a performance clutch check the UK sites they have them for a couple of hundred pounds...

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:19 am

Daniel I put a sacks clutch in propably the same as the Maxima, Jay Boy said he has a Luk clutch in and his happy, pm him and get the part number for a luk, I wanna go that root aswell when this one goes.

ChemCool · Post by **ChemCool** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:19 pm

Me also looking for clutch.Vlade,if maxima is perfect fit, and it is from Nissan again, what is the price situation compared to sx??

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:41 pm

Freddy not sure exactly... I have a Valeo at the moment, I took my old clutch in as a sample and I know they sourced a Valeo Maxima item...

But I have a Exedy waiting for the new engine

Jay_boy · Post by **Jay_boy** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:49 pm

Hey Freddy and Daniel, i phoned my guy at ther spares shop that i buy my stuff from and he phoned me back just now he couldt find the LUK spare code for me but he did source a REPCO clutch kit for me witch consists of a clutch plate, a presure plate and a thrust bearing comes down to R1078.00 and the spare code is R150nk hope this helps but will stil go look for the spare code on the LUK box for you Daniel and get back to you?

Sokar · Post by **Sokar** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:18 pm

Phinx bought a Repco clutch, Midas said it was for an 1800 200SX, and the Clutch fitted, but not the pressure plate, so he re-used his old one.

1x full tilt pull away and the clutch was toast....

PM him, he had a custom 6 puck copper button made using the center of the old clutch, it also didnt cost alot (Comparitively) Its given him quite a number of hassle free km's, no problems, and trust me, he drives like a yahoo (no relation to WooHaa

)

P.S. The mechanic that referred him also does toyota cup racing with the same clutches.

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:43 pm

Yeah my buddy also had some copper clutches made up cost is quite low below R500... I can get details if you want...

WooHaa · Post by **WooHaa** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:09 pm

Button Clutches Rule!
A friend of mine did his at Big Boss Auto. They also just used his old him & refurbished it with 6 new buttons.

My previous SX had a button clutch. Bites like sh*t on a blanket.
Much better feel as well, compared to standard.

Dislex666 · Post by **Dislex666** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:45 pm

i have a ACT 6 puck race clutch - good for 515nm

and is nice and soft

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:51 pm

Button clutches are great but if you drive traffic everyday pulling and stopping becomes a problem and as far as my info goes it costs a bit moore than a normal clutch because you need a dubble pressure plate made and and and....if you gonna race all the time and only use it here and there it's fine but everyday driving....???? Again it's advice that was given to me so I have no actual experience of what it really costs and what ups and downs it brings.

Dislex666 · Post by **Dislex666** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:55 pm

well i didn't exactly get the 1200 rand ama-cheap-cheap version made by fanie's engineers...

But i have heard that LOTS of traffic driving will wear out your clutch's grip serface on a button clutch - this can however just get recoated.

I drive in traffic quite a bit, and everything except 'n prang on the highway is a breeze

Vlade · Post by **Vlade** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:24 pm

Dislex666 wrote:well i didn't exactly get the 1200 rand ama-cheap-cheap version made by fanie's engineers...
a breeze

I drove a 2ltr Golf with a solid plate 4 puck and it was a breeze in traffic so yeah... and it was a R400 odd job from a ama-cheap-cheap place in PTA

Solid plate just engages a bit more violently, where the spring loaded is very much the same as a normal clutch without the slip...

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:22 pm

Thanks guys. Il have a look around

widowmaker · Post by **widowmaker** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:29 pm

well, i will also take one of whatever is best (or orraait), so now we are at least three - maybe if you mention that to whomever you ask we might get bulk discount!!!