Cool.

Some of these JDM clutches are ridiculously priced.

 

Then please put it in relative terms. How much longer will it last over the stock clutch if driven the same? How about an ACT, Cusco, Exedy etc. The reason I'm asking is that ceramic IS supposed to last a lot longer and I know knowone likes to replace their clutches ($$$$$), so an aftermarket clutch that outlasts the competition is a MASSIVE advantage and would be a guarantee of mine and many others business. If you don't have this data then it needs to be generated. We know aftermarket clutches have better holding/clamping power but how long do they last relative to stock???? Saying "it depends how you drive" is not good enough. Thanks

 

Damn... now there is a hell of a point.

 

The clutch should last more than 4x longer than a organic disc. The reason I said it depends how one drives is that you can take any clutch and abuse it all day long and it will not last as long as a carefully driven car.

 

got pics of the actual clutch, comes with the release bearing

 

Thanks for your response and that is exactly why I wanted it in RELATIVE terms NOT miles (kinda' like tire wear, "your mileage may vary"). Now when you say "organic disc" are you referring to the stock disc is it simply a comparison between organic and ceramic material? (either way good, just for clairity) Is there any unusual break in required or a heavy pedal? It looks (and sounds) like it could be the answer we are all looking for. Good price, good wear, and better power handling than stock. Keep the info flowing.

 

Ok they told me that the first picture posted will be the segmented ceramic face disc availble next week. The 2nd pic posted is the full face ceramic. Price unfortunatley will be a little higher than expected but not much and comes with the release bearing, most kits do not. They are availible for sale and I just got my hands on one. Deciding whether to put this one in or wait for the new disc. If anyone is interested contact me.

 

Sorry, this old man couldn't resist Sounds like a decent clutch though...

 

Compared to sounds like a reasonable question, but unfortunately it is not that simple. It depends on what is the reason for wear. If it is power, then a clutch that holds more power will most likely last longer. But it may be heat capacity or strictly wear from slipping under low load conditions. Some clutches increase clamp load through a change in geometry which shortens clutch life. We do it through a stronger diaphragm which increases pedal effort. Etc, etc...

To any design there are benefits and drawbacks. Of the parts shown, the disc will probably last forever and take a ton of abuse, since it appears to be full surface ceramic. The downside to this type of design is the super heavy rotating mass on the input shaft from the heavy disc. This will surely slow shifting considerably. There are so many materials out there I couldn't tell you much more about it as far as engagement quality, abrasion to the flywheel, or torque capacity. We offer ceramic puck and sintered iron full surface discs as well, but what a brutal combination for an EVO!