paddle clutch? benifits??
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hi

iv done a search and could only find what there like to drive and them making a noise is normal!! lol

what is the reason for using one?
what other mods do you need to use one?
and how are they any differnt from any other clutch??


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josh

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there harsh and not really nice to use for road use i would say

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Some seem to drive nicer than others. Bit hit and miss.

I used a paddle plate in my mini, and probably covered an easy 40k a year. I didnt have any problems with it ( aside from replacing parts. They do wear the flywheel and cover surfaces much faster than a normal organic lining )

Some people are more adept at driving slightly trickier clutches than other people though. So hard to say one is good for someone....it might be nasty for others.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

so would a organic AP rally plate from minispares cope with the same amount of power as a paddle clutch?
if thats the case whats the point in spending the extra money on one that will wear bits out quickly and be harder to use?

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josh

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No. Paddle clutches grip better.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

Minispares sell wo types of padle clutch. My only experience is with their branded one http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=34871
I find it very progressive and easy to drive with.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

so what is the limit of a organic AP rally clutch plate with a grey diaphram??


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josh

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Mine doesn't cope with 16psi. It will on a brand-new plate, but with a little wear it slips and doesn't recover.

so if im planing on running over 16psi (which i am) then i need the paddle clutch?
or what about a double grey with the back plate lugs machined to 23.5mm, and the organic plate?

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josh

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As far as I know you don't really want to use a double grey clutch plate as they wipe out your thrust bearings in no time!!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

The double-grey doesn't actually benefit from the backplate lug height mods. If running a double-grey, you need to keep the standard height of 25.4mm.

They don't wipe out the thrust bearings if you treat them with mechanical sympathy - ie don't sit with your foot on the clutch pedal for any longer than it's needed.

MattWoods has been running one for a few years - and I don't believbe he's had a 'failure' of his thrusts as of yet - and there is no-one who puts as many miles on their turbo mini as he does...

but does using a double grey and a organic rally plate solve the slipping proplem when running more than 16psi?

iv already got into the habbit of slipping it into netural in traffic and when i stop etc! i dont think that will be a problem.


cheers
josh

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I know MW uses an organic plate, so the answer to your question is a resounding yes...

cheers dave i knew you would be able to put me on the right tracks!!

now does anyone want to buy a paddle clutch? details are in the for sale section.

cheers
josh

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Speaking of double greys though, do you need a leg like a hydraulic ram to use one?

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jay im sure i'll live!!
i would rather have a heaviy clutch pedal than a plate that you carnt use to manuvour (SP??) the thing propoly!

miniminor, iv just bought a whole KAD set up which im going to use as i have it now! you carnt get verto setups as light as pre-vertos can you??

cheers
josh

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