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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Default Very slightly used 949 twin disc ceramic clutch $850

Hardly used ( less than 8 autocross runs by me and one dyno session by webby459) 949 twin disc clutch.

http://949racing.com/miata-twin-disc-clutch.aspx
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$850 + actual shipping, list price is $1,030
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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I don't think he really wants it.

p.s. Great Score

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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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I almost beat you to it, but decided to hold my chang chang.
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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BUMP: ITEM STILL FOR SALE.

Check or USPS money order only.
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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I'm too poor to buy it, but I plan to get one eventually.

Why did you take it out ?
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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This clutch will increase your sex drive.
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Savington
This clutch will increase your sex drive.
Yep tha'ts why I took it out.

I run a 5 speed in my 300+ rwhp ubercharged autocross car. For years people had been asking me how I could do that without breaking the trannys. I didn't know but was glad I didn't. I put the twin disc in and broke the first tranny after 6 runs. I had changed brands/viscosity of transmission oil at the same time and thought that might have been the issue. I installed another tranny and went back to the lightweight shock proof oil. That transmission broke on the second run.

I went back to my old clutch/flywheel setup (old FM supersized happy meal) which is a sprung hub single disc clutch, and have done about 20 runs with no issues.

I still don't fully understand why I was having an issue. The transmissions were failing just about the time I hit peak torque (~250 ft/lb) under straight line acceleration in second gear. No shift load or clutch dropping involved. the best theory I can come up with is some kind of weird harmonic being produced by my engine that gets transmitted more effectively to the transmission via the solid hubs.

Lots of people run this clutch with absolutely no problems. My mileage varied.
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Originally Posted by Chris Swearingen
Yep tha'ts why I took it out.

I run a 5 speed in my 300+ rwhp ubercharged autocross car. For years people had been asking me how I could do that without breaking the trannys. I didn't know but was glad I didn't. I put the twin disc in and broke the first tranny after 6 runs. I had changed brands/viscosity of transmission oil at the same time and thought that might have been the issue. I installed another tranny and went back to the lightweight shock proof oil. That transmission broke on the second run.

I went back to my old clutch/flywheel setup (old FM supersized happy meal) which is a sprung hub single disc clutch, and have done about 20 runs with no issues.

I still don't fully understand why I was having an issue. The transmissions were failing just about the time I hit peak torque (~250 ft/lb) under straight line acceleration in second gear. No shift load or clutch dropping involved. the best theory I can come up with is some kind of weird harmonic being produced by my engine that gets transmitted more effectively to the transmission via the solid hubs.

Lots of people run this clutch with absolutely no problems. My mileage varied.
hmm very interesting, thats another thing to think about because i plan to push well past that number with a built number.
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Originally Posted by 92Miata
hmm very interesting, thats another thing to think about because i plan to push well past that number with a built number.
I am pretty sure others have been past that power level with the 949 clutch, I just don't recommend it on MY MOTOR with a 5 speed. Most people will tell you to dump the 5 speed way before you get to 300 rwhp anyway.
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1. ****.
2. just bought an FM stg2 clutch. ****.
3. wish this was organic. ****.
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Originally Posted by chance91
1. ****.
2. just bought an FM stg2 clutch. ****.
3. wish this was organic. ****.
So you will take it?
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Chris, I'm afraid there are a lot of twin plate clutch tire kickers out there.
Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by y8s
Chris, I'm afraid there are a lot of twin plate clutch tire kickers out there.
+1

If you have the money, get this. Ask me how I know.
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Okay, I am done traveling for a while so I can answer questions and do the shipping for whoever wants this.

It is back up for sale, If you PM or Post "I will take it", I will expect you to mean it. No hard feelings or trying to slam anyone who has posted before, but this is a smokin' deal. If it doesn't sell here, I will post it elsewhere next week. Last chance for someone from MT to get a heck of a deal.
Old May 24, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Sold the white car and cleaning out the garage. Found this clutch still in the box. Back up for sale.
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Originally Posted by Chris Swearingen
I went back to my old clutch/flywheel setup (old FM supersized happy meal) which is a sprung hub single disc clutch, and have done about 20 runs with no issues.
Does the 5-speed still hold after the 20 runs or does need regular replacements despite the FM supersized happy meal ?
Old May 24, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RpmClassics
Does the 5-speed still hold after the 20 runs or does need regular replacements despite the FM supersized happy meal ?
Still going strong. Back to it's old dependable self.
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you box is full
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Originally Posted by 90R
you box is full
not any more



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