Driveability Of A Twin Plate Without Cushion Springs

[Tocchi]

how streetable/driveable (daily) would the Option 5 twin plate be?

its got no cushion springs on the clutch plates.

long story short, ive got a spare Option 5 twin plate, and a mate has been wondering what kind of driveability it would give in his FG XR8.

and yes the clutch is to suit FG, I bought it a while back, but it didnt arrive in time for Motorvation so I went with the Option 3 with 35% more clamp.

[senna_T]

I've driven an Opt5 and it was basically like a stocker with a little more weight in the pedal - obviously the friction and clamping force was stronger, but very very smooth as its organic

[Guest EGOXRT]

Gonna drive normal but very harsh on the box.

[Smoke them tyres]

My old falcon has a twin plate (but with cushion springs). Is like a normal clutch but slightly heavier due to upgraded diaphragm (still has the std cable operation). I'd back senna's comments on it's operation. May have a higher take-up point having to engage and disengage 2 clutch plates. Shouldn't be a problem.

Having said that, the organic linings will be smoother than other linings. There may be some small chatter on clutch take-up (no springs), but it shouldn't be excessive.....the marcel or wave in the lining centre will still be there. Besides, a small inconvenience for GOOD grip and the LIFE of a std clutch disc with acceptable pedal pressure should be the go.

The old Falc is good to light up the 275's with boost and a little in-out of the clutch.......good things them rev limiters and 9" diffs........oh and multiplate clutches.

[lukexr61988]

hopefuly better then my tex twin plate(ceramic) with more then 2000k's now is still an absolute pig to drive everyday!! shudders like crazy if you ride it n if you get off it fast you get a loud screech sound from gearbox/clutch area

[86gav]

My Option 6 is a total pig. I have heard that shorter diff gears make them better though. Also they're not much good for your CV's

[zx6rblue]

hopefuly better then my tex twin plate(ceramic) with more then 2000k's now is still an absolute pig to drive everyday!! shudders like crazy if you ride it n if you get off it fast you get a loud screech sound from gearbox/clutch area

BUT, if your like me and only drive it to work and back it is all good, but when I take it into town, yes it can be a bitch. I will be looking at another brand after this one is done.

Edited 01/05/09 04:17 PM by zx6rblue

[lukexr61988]

zx6rblue, does yours also making the screeching sound if you get off it fast?? and how many k's do you have on it?

[zx6rblue]

not really, just depends on the revs. I have done nearly 3000 ks on it

[TURBO4LT]

how streetable/driveable (daily) would the Option 5 twin plate be?

its got no cushion springs on the clutch plates.

long story short, ive got a spare Option 5 twin plate, and a mate has been wondering what kind of driveability it would give in his FG XR8.

and yes the clutch is to suit FG, I bought it a while back, but it didnt arrive in time for Motorvation so I went with the Option 3 with 35% more clamp.

Had one in my car for about 4 years, very smooth pedal a bit heavier than standard. The solid hubs were fine only complaint I had was that they transfered some of the engine NVH at about 1800rpm. They are pretty much bullet proof though as they are all billet steel with no cast bits to shatter.

Frank