What Clutch Did I Go With? And The Answer is...

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-18-2010, 06:12 PM

Alright, I got a lot of requests asking what clutch company I went with on my car and what clutch in particular. Did I go with a light weight flywheel? I feel like if I tell one then I should tell everyone. I went with Clutch Masters. I felt they simply were the best clutch company out there, they have an enormously diverse lineup to fit everyone's need, they have a light weight flywheel, and they are simply respected by every company out there.

Here is a picture. Some will pick up why this clutch is unique on the N54 quickly.

Mr. 5 · 03-18-2010, 06:29 PM

I contacted them a while back but they told me that I needed to give them a flywheel before they could do anything.
It never happened.

ianthegreat · 03-18-2010, 06:40 PM

Looks nice!

cn555ic · 03-18-2010, 06:41 PM

WOW! Nice...Just please tell me your not doing this with jack stands and rhino ramps!

jpsimon · 03-18-2010, 07:25 PM

what was the total cost all said and done?

Bimmer This · 03-18-2010, 07:34 PM

That is one nice looking clutch!

dzenno · 03-18-2010, 07:45 PM

very nice looking clutch

NiVeDh · 03-18-2010, 07:53 PM

Looks solid.

JoeyFiasco · 03-18-2010, 08:16 PM

that's a nice looking clutch, how does it feel compared to the stock?

Syndicategt · 03-18-2010, 08:26 PM

Congrats!

shyestsparks · 03-18-2010, 09:19 PM

Clutcth Masters was my 2nd guess

. Nice. Twin discs? How much is it?

Mooreski · 03-18-2010, 09:35 PM

So.... I won't be able to pick out why it's different, but I'd like to know.

Quick lesson?

JoosyJoos · 03-18-2010, 09:40 PM

Something different about the flywheel maybe? I really have no idea... I don't know anything about clutches lol

lamia2super · 03-18-2010, 10:15 PM

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-19-2010, 04:35 AM

Thank you guys for all the compliments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shyestsparks

Clutcth Masters was my 2nd guess

. Nice. Twin discs? How much is it?

DING! That is a twin disk clutch.

This is the Twin Disk Series 850 from Clutch Masters. It has a segmented kevlar unsprung hub clutch disk and ceramic sprung hub clutch disk. These are also 8.5" disks allowing unbelievable grip without needing tremendous pedal pressure. It comes with the clutches, pressure plate, light weight flywheel, throwout bearing / release lever, flywheel bolts, pressure plate bolts, and alignment tool. This is a very complete kit.

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-19-2010, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

WOW! Nice...Just please tell me your not doing this with jack stands and rhino ramps!

It is already done. I did the work myself, but rented a lift for the job. If you are not very good with a wrench, this is not a DIY.

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-19-2010, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsimon

what was the total cost all said and done?

Are you talking about the Clutch Masters Twin Disk Series 850 clutch/flywheel kit or installation costs too? I did the work, so I don't know what someone would charge you?

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-19-2010, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyFiasco

that's a nice looking clutch, how does it feel compared to the stock?

Joey, once it is broken in, I will give a full review. I just had a lot of pms and I felt if I shared the info with one, then I would share it with all.

marconi118 · 03-19-2010, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Thank you guys for all the compliments.

DING! That is a twin disk clutch.

This is the Twin Disk Series 850 from Clutch Masters. It has a segmented kevlar unsprung hub clutch disk and ceramic sprung hub clutch disk. These are also 8.5" disks allowing unbelievable grip without needing tremendous pedal pressure. It comes with the clutches, pressure plate, light weight flywheel, throwout bearing / release lever, flywheel bolts, pressure plate bolts, and alignment tool. This is a very complete kit.

price of the complete kit?

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-19-2010, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marconi118

price of the complete kit?

I will get into all that info in my review. They have quite an extensive lineup from single segmented kevlar to six puck ceramic, you can you the stock flywheel or their lightweight flywheel, then they have 3 twin disk clutch options from the FX600 (6" twin disk) to the FX850 (8.5" twin disk).

runthis · 03-19-2010, 07:44 AM

What are the advantages in going with a twin disk?

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-19-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runthis

What are the advantages in going with a twin disk?

A twin disk comes in three sizes from Clutch Masters. They have a 6" called the FX600, 7" they call the FX700, and the 8.5" big boy called the FX850. With a bigger disk, you can lower the force required for the pressure plate and hence the pedal pressure. Second, you can minimize engagement chatter and gear noise because you can use multiple materials and combos of sprung and unsprung hubs. Finally, they can hold a boat load of power.

Clutch Masters will also be releasing an electronic device soon that will slowly release the hydrolic fluid to eliminate engagement chatter all together. Clutch Masters really is the king of the clutch world in my opinion.

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