I have both normal twin and twin carbon in stock.

Chris

 

How much does the twin carbon cost? Thanks for your help Chris. Oh that linked thread was very imformative!!! Thanks again.

 

Oh and plokivos the exedy trip. is not carbon on carbon I guess. Look at early post about material.

 

Exedy and RPS feel the same. 2500 and 2400lb pressure plates. Stock is 2100 lbs. Flywheel is about a pound lighter w/ the exedy.

RPS is slightly quieter when you push in the clutch (not as much ratteling). They both give off an occasional groan on low rpm rollout. Otherwise they are both quiet.

RPS is very smooth accross the RPM band.

 

what cluth would be recomended to be beatin on to death with an evo with all the basic bolt ons??

I'm looking for durability here??

 

I saw a twin RPS carbon clutch for sale in the private section... I beleive it was brand new $2500 shipped... good deal IMO.

if I had the cash I owuld buy it.

 

Actually no... The Exedy Twin Cerametallic is listed with a clamping force of 2205lb. That is for both their twin and triple plate Cerametallic clutch.

The Hyper Twin Carbon has a listed clamping force of 10800lb according to their newest catalog. It's a very different clutch from the one that most people have experience with.

 

RPS Twin Carbon is the way to go. If you research the heck out of this, that's what you'll find and it will ease the sticker shock (something in the $3000 range). The price seems crazy until you realize that you'll not have to reinstall clutches and save money over the long run. Plus, if you do manage to wear it out (a very tough proposition from everything I've read) you can rebuild the whole thing for $400. That's a NEW carbon/carbon RPS clutch for $400 if you ever need another one. I don't think there's anything better.


Here's Marco (not my source of all this information, but I do know he loves these clutches) running a 32.45 in the quarter mile...next to his car, which he beat off the line:

 

I think the reality behind the two clutches is this...

Exedy's parent company Daikin-Clutch is an OE supplier for EVERY Japanese manufacturer and thus includes the respected OEM performance divisions; RalliArt, NISMO, MazdaSpeed, etc, etc. When Exedy builds a part it must not only hold the power that they specify but it must also meet an OEM quality standards as well. These objectives are met by countless hours in R&D, testing and revamping. The only problems I have heard of with Exedy clutchs is with improper power-to-clutch selection. i.e. choosing a single plate when a twin is needed or something to that extent.

RPS - well, Im not sure what their R&D consists of... and Im not sure anywhere besides the Supra community where their products erally shines. I have yet to see an RPS supported Evo break 11s - or even get real world feedback from users. However, Im sure its going to happen soon.

As for people using the Exedy line - Talk to anyone at Automotosports, Buschur Racing, or numerous users on the board. You'll find they all support, and run Exedy in their Daily Driven and Full Out Race Cars.

Good Luck and if you need any additional information feel free to e-mail, PM or give me a call.

-Matt

 

I think Tym Switzer is more capable than 99% of the people on this board in regards to advising you on a clutch for your setup. What does he tell you to get?

 

Mike, Tim says to go with the Exedy trip. because he has good experience with it and he know it can handle my porer level with stock like drivability. I listed this thread in order to get some sort of education in order to talk to Tim on some what of an intelligent level. I was just curious as to the details and all of this info has helped a ton. In the end I told Tim this evening to go with the trip exedy. He told me that the trip exedy is not carbon on carbon so it will be quite quiet compared to the carbon carbon dual disk set up he runs on his wifes evo. Thanks again every one.

 

Have you considered the ATS twin and triple carbons. I think you'll find them to be the best value and super easy to drive on ths street. They do make some noise when you push the clutch in but they can handle incredible amounts of power and are very smooth and easy engagement. They are a carbon composite but with carbon/carbon option later on this summer.

 

I honestly feel you will not be disappointed.

Good choice!

...and Dan - Give me call sometime stranger! What - no love nomore?

-Matt

 

The exedy trip. is the ultimate clutch. RPS's idea seems to be right but there seems to be some issues with reliability with some of them. The RPS wouldnt be a bad choice, but I think you made the right decision. Too bad they cost so damn much money, but you gotta pay to play.

 

i have had the exedy twin carbon, and now have the exedy triple carbon, the triple grabs better, and seems to not need as much time to heat up before it bites as the twin did. the triple is not as noisy as the twin, or my hearing is going as i age. do your research on the both, and when your done, you'll get the exedy. i couldnt be happier.