Hi guys,

WHen it comes to clutches I've noticed theres an extensive market…


I have been told that Organic clutches pretty much feel the best for street driving.

Then theres brass etc etc.

Ive noticed there are real expensive twin plate clutches…

Apparently I've heard they are terrible to drive on the roads, easily stall and shutter.

can someone shed some light on this?

and I'm assuming that twin plate clutches last longer than a single?

 

I don't have any drivability issues with my Exedy twin plate. I daily drive my car without any complaints at all. As for the lasting longer, it depends on your driving really.

 

Same here. Exedy twin HD daily and its fine. A little grabby but pretty easy to modulate.

 

The reason why you hear that is because some companies are selling these mini unsprung dual disk clutches and they suck. Get a full size sprung hub type clutch. The puck clutches are a pain in the *** to drive but hold power well. Im currently using an act 6 puck sprung hub on my 2g gsx and I like it alot but taking off you have to slip it a little or you will stall. My 3g with evo trans is using the act xdss fullface clutch it holds good power but is grabby and slipping it a little makes a nice clutch smell.

 

Exedy twin is a nice dd clutch actually.

The non hd triple is great as well. Both have noise though and you need the clutch stop for sure with these and id add the act monoloc as well.

The 8-Leg sucks for DD duty

 

Agreed. I got the clutch fork stop with mine along with the monoloc and have had 0 issues.

 

If you like rattles and a bunch of chattering, also being embarrassed at stop lights then yah get a twin disc for your DD.

 

What? Not all twin discs are the same. The exedy twin is a perfect dd if u ask me. Hardly any noticeable rattle compared to stock and very little chatter.

 

A sprung hub clutch will be a necessity for a daily driven car to not be annoying. The higher your power level the more compromised you will be. I have an ACT HDSS and it is awesome but it doesnt shift well at 8k and cant handle the power my setup makes. I am swapping to an ACT HDG6 sprung hub 6 puck and hoping it will hold the power and not be too annoying on the street. I have a QM twin sitting around and refuse to use it until I have exhausted all other options. They drive like crap but shift AMAZING. They are noisy as hell too. The EXEDY HKS and OS Giken sprung hub twins are awesome for street but dont seem to hold much more power than an ACT.

 

One caveat to multi plate clutches.....the rattling can set off the knock sensor. Be aware and know in advance you might have to have this tuned out in the ECU to optimize your tune.

 

Hmm really? I have had a Exedy twin on my car for oh 6 years now and it doesn't rattle or chatter at all. Why don't you do your research before you open your mouth and say something stupid like that. And to op I have a tad bit over 63k on my Hd twin on my evo. It is just now starting to slip.

 

From what I have seen these clutches last about 30K miles and less than 5 if abused. They sacrifice friction material for smoother engagement. I myself like it heavier so gimy a heavily sprung 6-puck and call it a day.

 

Thanks for the responses guys.


Hmmm

seems like some swear by it and some prefer others.

So what I'm hearing is that a single plate clutch can last longer in the same conditions.

I just know that the next thing that will go will be the clutch.

I'm just mentally preparing.

something that will go well with a lightened flywheel. yes i heard Exedy clutches are one of the best for EVOS

 

mine makes that annoying chatter every time I take off from a start. the only way to minimize it is to rev above 4k or so and slip it...either way I look/sound like a dummy driving around town

 

Mine chatters but hardly. No need to rev to 4k. You can rev up to 2k and take off just fine.