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Which clutch?

Which clutch?

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bounty`
Senior Member
328
03-04-2018, 04:44 PM
#1
Unfortunately my clutch died on the m25 yesterday morning....hopefully it hasnt taken the fly wheel with it! Sad After an hour of sitting on the bank, the recovery truck finally came and we got the Lex (IS200) on the back...only just!

After the 4 mile trip home, and un-loading the car, I was left thinking do I just replace the clutch or upgrade to a stronger one?

Obviously if the cost isnt extortionate I'd prefer to upgrade.

So my question is this, what aftermarket/competition clutches are people running in their IS's and what would you recommend? Any inof on pricing would also be great!

Any help appreciated!
bounty`
03-04-2018, 04:44 PM #1

Unfortunately my clutch died on the m25 yesterday morning....hopefully it hasnt taken the fly wheel with it! Sad After an hour of sitting on the bank, the recovery truck finally came and we got the Lex (IS200) on the back...only just!

After the 4 mile trip home, and un-loading the car, I was left thinking do I just replace the clutch or upgrade to a stronger one?

Obviously if the cost isnt extortionate I'd prefer to upgrade.

So my question is this, what aftermarket/competition clutches are people running in their IS's and what would you recommend? Any inof on pricing would also be great!

Any help appreciated!

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
03-04-2018, 04:46 PM
#2
Helix organic mate, good upgrade and doesn't cost the earth :thumbup1:

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit
03-04-2018, 04:46 PM #2

Helix organic mate, good upgrade and doesn't cost the earth :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

bounty`
Senior Member
328
03-04-2018, 04:49 PM
#3
2 mins, and already a reply LOL! Now that's what I call service Smile

I had been recommended the Exedy stage 1, or stage 2 by a few, and they're around £400 I think?
bounty`
03-04-2018, 04:49 PM #3

2 mins, and already a reply LOL! Now that's what I call service Smile

I had been recommended the Exedy stage 1, or stage 2 by a few, and they're around £400 I think?

bounty`
Senior Member
328
03-04-2018, 04:52 PM
#4
Also, I want a kit that's going to be able to deal with a fair amount of abuse. I'll be supercharging the car soon and although I wont be driving it like a complete *****, it's inevitible that it'll get the odd donut here and there, so would be nice to over compensate Smile
bounty`
03-04-2018, 04:52 PM #4

Also, I want a kit that's going to be able to deal with a fair amount of abuse. I'll be supercharging the car soon and although I wont be driving it like a complete *****, it's inevitible that it'll get the odd donut here and there, so would be nice to over compensate Smile

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
03-04-2018, 04:53 PM
#5
i had the exedy in my skyline with lighter flywheel and uprated bearing, and it was a nightmare if you got stuck in traffic, not sure what stage it was now as it's been a while :laugh: but the Helix has always been pretty good, and always seemed to be the one to go for when changing them and aslo better for the supercharged is200's ? :thumbup1:

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit
03-04-2018, 04:53 PM #5

i had the exedy in my skyline with lighter flywheel and uprated bearing, and it was a nightmare if you got stuck in traffic, not sure what stage it was now as it's been a while :laugh: but the Helix has always been pretty good, and always seemed to be the one to go for when changing them and aslo better for the supercharged is200's ? :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

bounty`
Senior Member
328
03-04-2018, 04:55 PM
#6
was it quite an aggressive clutch then? I'll def be looking into the Helix, cheers for the help mate Smile
bounty`
03-04-2018, 04:55 PM #6

was it quite an aggressive clutch then? I'll def be looking into the Helix, cheers for the help mate Smile

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
03-04-2018, 05:01 PM
#7
yeh the exedy was a killer to be honest mate, if you ever got stuck in traffic after a while you would need to pull over to give your legs a rest, held the power great and always gripped even under high revs and hard standing starts? can't remember which stage it was though? :thumbup1:

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit
03-04-2018, 05:01 PM #7

yeh the exedy was a killer to be honest mate, if you ever got stuck in traffic after a while you would need to pull over to give your legs a rest, held the power great and always gripped even under high revs and hard standing starts? can't remember which stage it was though? :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
03-04-2018, 05:14 PM
#8
Just had a quick look on ebay mate and the exedy stage 1 kit isn't too bad on price? CLICK ME? :thumbup1:

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit
03-04-2018, 05:14 PM #8

Just had a quick look on ebay mate and the exedy stage 1 kit isn't too bad on price? CLICK ME? :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

dimis
Posting Freak
3,795
03-04-2018, 10:18 PM
#9
You could also try a TRD clutch & plate like the one i have

LEXUS IS200 - The most fun car to go sideways
dimis
03-04-2018, 10:18 PM #9

You could also try a TRD clutch & plate like the one i have


LEXUS IS200 - The most fun car to go sideways

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
04-04-2018, 02:24 AM
#10
Fen Sport do very good clutches and their not heave on the foot either, its what jay and Stevie use - so good for in-excess of 250BHP without an issue..

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
04-04-2018, 02:24 AM #10

Fen Sport do very good clutches and their not heave on the foot either, its what jay and Stevie use - so good for in-excess of 250BHP without an issue..


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

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