4 paddle Techniclutch??

[game1]

Any let owners on here that have used or use the above clutch, any reviews :confused: :D

[Dar]

Also worth looking at Helix clutches. I've just fitted a solid 4 paddle cerametallic clutch in mine but not driven it much yet.

[Paul]

techniclutch are crap.

Go for helix.

[peester]

techniclutch are crap.


crap for all applications or ok on the lesser non-turbo applications? 2.0 i, 1.6i etc..?

[game1]

The reason I ask is that i've got the box out of mine at the moment and it has a techniclutch 4 paddle fitted which looks to be fairly new. I've heard that they have a had a few bad reports :confused: I plan to use the car for 1/4mile runs and track days and would rather replace the clutch now (whilst the box is out) if it's not going to be up to the job :confused:

Where's the best place to buy a helix :confused: :D

[Paul]

techniclutch are the eBay jobbies, it's a effectively a rebuilt old clutch and poor quality throughout there whole range. So I've heard, I don't have first hand experience but google them and see what others have said. I have seen a 3k old techniclutch lol.

Me and my mates with decent spec motors are all using helix without any problems. Not sure where I got mine from. You can buy from helix direct.

As with all things you get what you pay for, and if you're going to be giving it yee-ha down the strip then the clutch is going to take a hammering, so worth paying for a decent one now in my opinion. As I say I did and it's given me no problems what so ever.

Hope that helps a but mate.

Paul

[Dar]

I tried buying from Helix direct and they wouldn't let me.
These people are the main UK dealers. (http://www.mardigras.co.uk/) Really nice and easy people to deal with.

[philip]

as said techniclutch are ****e, just a painted pressure plate!

if doing 1/4s mile etc use the helix 4paddle, theres a million times better than those ones.

im using a 4paddle in my xe, and i think it worked out slightly cheaper getting the clutch kit from demon tweeks than mardigras + i get abit of dicscount;)

[dan16v]

Been told to avoid techniclutch like aids!

[game1]

Cheers for the replys, just as I thought, will make some calls on monday and see how I can get a helix for :cool:

[peester]

ok, ill look into these helix jobbies too..

£70+£120+170 ish for me.. oofff lol

[Paul]

ok, ill look into these helix jobbies too..

£70+£120+170 ish for me.. oofff lol

Buy right, buy once.

[Jonlem]

Speak to Mardi Gras Motorsport for Helix stuff, by far the best clutch out there IMO.

Their based at Silverstone

[game1]

Just down the road from me :D

What would you advise, 4 or 6 paddle - for my spec :confused:

[Paul]

4 paddle will be fine.

[Jonlem]

TBH a paddle isn't needed, but that is simply upto you, I've used both and the paddle is far harsher and obviously won't last anywhere near as long, being that its a nova turbo though its unlikely you'll be doing 100k in it though

The main issue is the pressure plate, the highest torque rating plate they do only suits a pot flywheel

[scott.parker]

I think my helix 4 paddle clutch plate was IIRC £165, well worth it, not as harsh as some say, i found it easy to get use to,and i think there awsome!

And mardi-gras was where i bought mine from too.

Scott

[philip]

i paid £370 for full kit, pressure plate, clutch plate and release bearing!

[dhdev (Oli)]

Hope the OP doesn't mind...

I've been having clutch probs since fitting my SCCR box, I can't launch in first without major clutch slip. I have a standard cover and helix plate. Will a helix cover solve this, or am I likely to need to upgrade to a paddle type affair?

[game1]

i paid £370 for full kit, pressure plate, clutch plate and release bearing!


where was that from :D

[Jonlem]

Oli. the issue will be the cover. did you skim the flywheel before fitting the paddle ?

£370 is the Mardi Gras Kit price

[dhdev (Oli)]

Oli. the issue will be the cover. did you skim the flywheel before fitting the paddle ?

It's not a paddle clutch just standard style one, the flywheel was skimmed yes.

[Jonlem]

I don't think there is much in the actual friction plates tbh, its the stronger pressure plate that makes the biggest difference in strength.

Probably best you get yourself one, 180 ish +vat iirc

[dhdev (Oli)]

I'll put it on the wish list from the easter bunny ;)