Clutch Options

It's funny that this should come up now as GIR and I were just talking about him replacing his on Friday. I was on the way home today and noticed that what I thought was a slipping belt is actually my clutch. It spelled pretty bad when I got home.

What are the available options for aftermarket clutches out there? I've heard of offerings from Cravenspeed. Anything else? I'd really like it if there were sponsors that offered discounts for PSMINI members as well.

Thanks,
James

Is he a sponsor here? Where did the list of sponsors for PSMINI go?

johnf36 wrote: Not yet but the run specials for NAM members they put up clutch packages this month on NAM

Can you PM me his username or a link for that site?

Thanks,
James

Great, I was on my phone so it is kind of hard. You might also check Way Motor Works sometimes they have deals to.

Escape Pod wrote: Hot Shot wrote: Is he a sponsor here? Where did the list of sponsors for PSMINI go?   I'm in the process of updating our sponsor info.  The list of sponsors is on our home page (www.psmini.org) - see the banners for sponsors.   Because sponsor discounts are for paid club members, you'll see the details under the PSMINI Information for Paid Members section of the forum, under Member-Only Discounts. http://www.psmini.org/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=53&title=memberonly-discounts

That's the link I was looking for. Thanks. Looks like Mini-Madness has a clutch and flywheel package. I'll give them a call and see what they can put together.

Thanks,
James

out of curiosity what did you get James?

John 

Okay, thanks for the info.

I didn't see that kit at his site, did he give you a brand?

John

Thanks, your up awful late?

You having M&M do the job or someone local?

Okay, but you lost me with the 4 hours from Mini Mania are you in NorCal?

That is the same kit that Helix has you must have got a good break.

John


Edited by johnf36 - November/03/10 at 12:04am

Thanks, be interesting to here what you think of it once you get it installed.

Nice. I almost can't wait for my clutch to go out. 

So I picked the car up this evening. Here are some first impressions:

Before even getting in the car, I picked up the old OEM flywheel. The difference is incredible. The OEM one is soooo much heavier. It literally was a two hand lift to pick it up and get it boxed up again. I took it home to take some photos later.

The clutch engagement is a big difference. The clutch travel feels shorter and more "grabby" for lack of better words. It will take some time to get used to. I actually stalled it in his lot .

The car revs much more freely. I am babying the clutch for the first 500 miles, so no hard acceleration to report on for now.

That's all for now. I've only had the car back for 30 minutes now and had to get my son to karate. I'll have more impressions later. If anyone would like to meet up so you can feel the clutch engagement, just let me know.

-James

Did the pedal ever break in?  What's your impression of the clutch now?  I was looking at the same kit...  Thanks, Paul