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Title: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: glosjammer on 12, July, 2009, 09:39:31 AM
Jsut picked up my toniq and it needs a new clutch. Its still got the stock Fireblade 919 clutch in there so Im not suprised it doesnt work properly.

Which one do I need?
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 12, July, 2009, 12:10:57 PM
Hey thats great news about having the car, shame about the clutch.

Barnett cluthes seem to be the choice of the pros.

Have a word with AB performance about anything engine related
http://www.abperformance.co.uk/default.htm

Will you be coming to the meet tonight in the new car?
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: glosjammer on 12, July, 2009, 01:54:12 PM
I would like to but its a bit early as I have to get the kids in bed by 7 and then its 1/2 hr over to ther for me. What time will you be around for?
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 12, July, 2009, 02:18:13 PM
We will be there for a couple of hours maybe.

It would be great to see the car again.
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: glosjammer on 12, July, 2009, 03:07:20 PM
Quote from: G & Toniq on 12, July, 2009, 02:18:13 PM
We will be there for a couple of hours maybe.

It would be great to see the car again.


Just took it out and the clutch isnt going to last much longer. But should make it over.
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 12, July, 2009, 03:19:45 PM
Great, see you there.

Have a word with AB performance on Monday about that cluctch. Pretty easy to change I think.
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: Mark G on 12, July, 2009, 05:03:14 PM
I've heard many times that the best clutch for a blade bec is the standard clutch plates with uprated springs.  Can't comment personally though as I've only used the one in my Indy which works well but I don't even know what it is...
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 12, July, 2009, 05:11:28 PM
To be honest, I think mine only has Barnet uprated springs, but couldent be sure. Never had a problem with it.
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: glosjammer on 12, July, 2009, 05:21:24 PM
I dont know the history, and I tend to abuse the clutch rather that the resto fo the drive train as its cheap to replace, So ill speak to AB and see what they say.



Quote from: G & Toniq on 12, July, 2009, 05:11:28 PM
To be honest, I think mine only has Barnet uprated springs, but couldent be sure. Never had a problem with it.
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: Mark G on 14, July, 2009, 07:18:00 PM
As per THIS POST (http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=111938) on locost builders, a few people have mentioned that blades can get clutch slip when run on fully synth oil.

maybe an oil change may do you some good?
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: glosjammer on 14, July, 2009, 07:55:24 PM
AB Getting me a full kit.... oh and a zzr1400 Supercharged for the winter ;)
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: Mark G on 14, July, 2009, 08:12:41 PM
Feck!
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 15, July, 2009, 08:12:28 AM
Awsome.

8)
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 15, July, 2009, 09:55:58 AM
Quote from: glosjammer on 14, July, 2009, 07:55:24 PM
AB Getting me a full kit.... oh and a zzr1400 Supercharged for the winter ;)

glosjammer is a mad man ;D I wouldent mind a go in it though.
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: glosjammer on 15, July, 2009, 12:39:40 PM
All in good time :) - With that torque at least I wont feel the passenger so much! lol
Title: Re: Need a clutch - which one do I need?
Post by: Mark G on 15, July, 2009, 10:52:28 PM
no but you would need a good surgeon to reattach your cheeks after every drive though!