Notices
General Miata Chat A place to talk about anything Miata

Clutchnet Thread-chime in please

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 12:13 PM
  #41  
Saml01's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,710
Total Cats: 3
From: NYC
Default

So whats the consensus on fly wheel resurfacing when changing clutches?

A. Resurface always when changing?

B. Resurface only if the disc has damage?
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 12:14 PM
  #42  
Braineack's Avatar
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 80,552
Total Cats: 4,368
From: Chantilly, VA
Default

resurface it.com
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 12:35 PM
  #43  
m2cupcar's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,486
Total Cats: 372
From: Atlanta
Default

Carbon fiber is what clutchnet was rating to 300ftlbs at the flywheel on their 6 puck sprung. I plan on making that much and that's when it was un-recommended. IMO the twin disk setup is the way to go (there's a reason they're on a lot of high powered cars). But compared to what I have, it's an expensive setup.
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:10 PM
  #44  
Zabac's Avatar
Thread Starter
Elite Member
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,850
Total Cats: 8
From: High Point NC
Default

resurrection...dont mean to steal fame from sams ACT group buy, but i am still undecided between the two...ACT has more fanboys, Clutchnet is cheaper and seems to have more options...which way to go???
with ACT i would go with the xtss (possibly at 405 shipped) and with Clutchnet i would go with a 2X Red pp and a solid sprung disc now reduced in price and a throw-out bearing for like 275 shipped or maybe even less with a group buy...what does one do
i think ill order one and be the guinea pig...we have plenty of ACT user so far so we will be able to compare
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:26 PM
  #45  
Saml01's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,710
Total Cats: 3
From: NYC
Default

Their are plenty of people on many other forums that order from Clutchnet and have no issues. You wont be the first ordering thats for sure.
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:44 PM
  #46  
Ben's Avatar
Ben
Supporting Vendor
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,659
Total Cats: 134
From: atlanta-ish
Default

the clutchnet product looks nice, but when I went to order from them their service was an atrocity. i ended up getting my clutch from FM, which I can say was a great transaction, and I have no regret for paying extra for the good service I got. Too bad all the rest of my purchases from them sucked.
__________________
Chief of Floor Sweeping, DIYAutoTune.com & AMP EFI
Crew Chief, Car Owner & Least Valuable Driver, HongNorrthRacing

91 Turbo | 10AE Turbo | 01 Track Rat | #323 Mazda Champcar

Originally Posted by concealer404
Buy an MSPNP Pro, you'll feel better.
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:49 PM
  #47  
Zabac's Avatar
Thread Starter
Elite Member
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,850
Total Cats: 8
From: High Point NC
Default

i hear ya ben, but when i talked to Igor i literally wasted 30 minutes of his time and he was nice about all the little dumb questions i had...sorry to hear you had a bad experience though...maybe everyone should ask for Igor, lol
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 07:02 PM
  #48  
neogenesis2004's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,413
Total Cats: 20
Default

Igor was the man, he will literally make you any clutch disc you want.
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 07:49 PM
  #49  
m2cupcar's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,486
Total Cats: 372
From: Atlanta
Default

I think I wrote this somewhere else, but my clutchnet disk is still holding up. I did a big clutch dump. lit up the drag radials all the way through second. It left me with the feeling that my transmission would go before the clutch did. I've got an ACT pressure plate with the cluchnet sprung hub and cerametallic friction material (not recommended for a dd).
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 09:00 PM
  #50  
Rafa's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,224
Total Cats: 3
From: Sunny Spanish speaking Non US Caribbean
Default

Originally Posted by whaaamx5
resurrection...dont mean to steal fame from sams ACT group buy, but i am still undecided between the two...ACT has more fanboys, Clutchnet is cheaper and seems to have more options...which way to go???
with ACT i would go with the xtss (possibly at 405 shipped) and with Clutchnet i would go with a 2X Red pp and a solid sprung disc now reduced in price and a throw-out bearing for like 275 shipped or maybe even less with a group buy...what does one do
i think ill order one and be the guinea pig...we have plenty of ACT user so far so we will be able to compare
If I'm buying one (I'll know for sure tomorrow night after I take mine apart) I'll follow you. I'll pm you as soon as I know.

BTW, thanks for the thread Dan.
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:53 PM
  #51  
Zabac's Avatar
Thread Starter
Elite Member
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,850
Total Cats: 8
From: High Point NC
Default

Spaniard, how about you wait till i get mine and install it so i can tell you about the pedal feel, i know you were concerned about a heavy pedal...so ill find out and let you know so you dont make a mistake...let me know...
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:09 PM
  #52  
Rafa's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,224
Total Cats: 3
From: Sunny Spanish speaking Non US Caribbean
Default

Originally Posted by whaaamx5
Spaniard, how about you wait till i get mine and install it so i can tell you about the pedal feel, i know you were concerned about a heavy pedal...so ill find out and let you know so you dont make a mistake...let me know...
This sounds really good to me. I was asking questions at the shop today. The one I installed is a ceramic one and I'm not happy with it. This will give me extra time to fool around with my current one.

Please keep me posted.
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:48 AM
  #53  
jdmcwestevo's Avatar
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 87
Total Cats: -22
From: Los angeles, San diego
Default

im down for this red pressure plate with 6xhd springs on organic disc also not a fan of the pucks or kevlar
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:41 PM
  #54  
gompers's Avatar
Junior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 395
Total Cats: 0
From: Hampton Roads, VA
Default

Hate to resurrect the thread (SEVEN DAYS OMG) but I went ahead and called Clutchnet. Unfortunately it was after the sales dept. left, but I spoke with a guy posessing an eastern european accent (Igor?).
Anyway, he recomended to me - several times I might add - the yellow PP and a yellow disk. I tried asking for a red 2x, or 3x but he kept smacking me down, telling me that the yellow pp + sprung would be far better, and would easily hold what I could throw at it. (mentioned destroying my stock clutch on 7psi, and plans for mid 200's)

Anyone have any TQ numbers for the combo or any guesses?

http://www.clutchnet.com/product.php?productid=19669
http://www.clutchnet.com/product.php?productid=9526

And anyone think I should stray from the organic?
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:37 PM
  #55  
johndoe's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,970
Total Cats: 1
From: NYC
Default

why did he try to dissuade you from the red pps? I just installed a 2x pp and an organic clutch a couple days ago. I can't say how much it holds (still stock power) but the pedal pressure is only marginally heavier than stock. You forget the difference pretty quickly.
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:52 AM
  #56  
Braineack's Avatar
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 80,552
Total Cats: 4,368
From: Chantilly, VA
Default

just tell them its a street/track car, and they'll say no no dont get the yellow....
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:00 AM
  #57  
Zabac's Avatar
Thread Starter
Elite Member
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,850
Total Cats: 8
From: High Point NC
Default

gompers, not sure why he would do that without knowing the full conversation, and being eastern european myself i understand how easily a point can get lost in translation. Stick with the red 2or3X, like brain says, tell him it's a track car.
Mid 200's, organic with mixed springs will be just fine, again, prolly hold more than you will ever throw at it. Just make sure you tell him you are from here as he will hook oyu up then. Also make sure you get a bonded disk, he'll know what you mean.
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:45 PM
  #58  
gompers's Avatar
Junior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 395
Total Cats: 0
From: Hampton Roads, VA
Default

So a red 2x pp is what i'll go ahead and order.
Should I go 6puck with it? Or anyone else have a good disk recomendation?
Like should I do another red disk?
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:49 PM
  #59  
Braineack's Avatar
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 80,552
Total Cats: 4,368
From: Chantilly, VA
Default

how much power are you making? what type of driving do you do? that's what it ultimately comes down to....
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 04:21 PM
  #60  
coastertrav's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 684
Total Cats: 1
From: Orlando FL - UCF
Default

Yeah, he told me that a 3X Pressure plate, and a solid disk should hold 300ft/lbs. Drives like stock, but I had to shim the pressure plate.



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:07 PM.