Slipping Clutch

[cameron is200sport]

ok i have had a look around the forum and i take it changing a clutch on a is200 is not easy job,is there anybody changed one them selfs that could help out on this one thanks

[edeath]

Apparently for a clutch change its quite an easy job as you can just take the gear box off the back of the engine and acces the clutch that way. I'm going to be in need of one soon as its on the way out and i'm about to supercharge lol. I've been quoted 3 hours labour from WIM.

[cameron is200sport]

ok that sounds promising,and 3hours for wim to change,wow i got told all day job etc etc,and best deal from local motor factors for clutch is 240.

[edeath]

You can get an aisin or exeddy clutch kit off eBay for £150 and it is OEM spec or better. A little bit of a Hijack but does anybody know if the £199 Organic clutch kit on eBay is ok? Will get that rather than the Exeddy kit if it is.

Ebay Linky

[cameron is200sport]

You can get an aisin or exeddy clutch kit off Ebay for £150 and it is OEM spec or better. A little bit of a Hijack but does anybody know if the £199 Organic clutch kit on Ebay is ok? Will get that rather than the Exeddy kit if it is.

Ebay Linky

yeah was thinking the same.

[Asi]

hope you find one soon mate. i have the helix clutch and i have to say its alot better than stock ones

[cameron is200sport]

So do i might go down the helix route but need to make sure i get the right thrust bairing

[Asi]

it really depends how much you want to spend really

[Steviewevie]

You also want to get a clutch that's good for daily driving, some of them are more designed for the race track. Though I can't help with specifics on which one is good for which.

If your clutch is on its way out, best to get it changed sooner rather than later. Otherwise you can end up with a damaged flywheel too, and hence a bigger repair bill.

[Asi]

i have been using that clutch for a good time now and im so use to it that it does not even bother me so road use is easy

[edeath]

It's the paddle clutches you want to avoid as they can be a real hassle for everyday use. The Helix Organic retains the same pedal feel so will be fine. Would really like to know if anybody knows anything about the quality of the eBay item I listed above.

@steve - The clutch isnt slipping yet but its juddering more now and the pedal is really high but should still be ok.

Edit: Actually thinking about it the uprated clutches will really annoy me as most of my driving is around town and say a 30% heavier clutch pedal will be too much. Asi i'm assuming that is the case?

[Asi]

most of my driving is around town and tell you the truth i love the way the clutch feels. i prefer it over the stock one.

[edeath]

hhhmm and there was me trying not to spend over £300 on a helix one....damn

[Asi]

i would loved it. i save it on fitting. paid £100 for fitting the clutch and anti roll bars.

[cameron is200sport]

take it you know folk then asi,got a price 340 plus p&p from fcm not bad i think and may save me money in the long run ie not rosting it on 1/4 mile run's dam it

[Asi]

i know a few poepl that work for dealers. is that £340 for a oem clutch.

[cameron is200sport]

i know a few poepl that work for dealers. is that £340 for a oem clutch.

no helix organic one,

[Asi]

where about from mate?

[cameron is200sport]

where about from mate?

Fcm motorsport

[Asi]

where about from mate?

Fcm motorsport

so cameron is the clutch sorted mate.

[cameron is200sport]

where about from mate?

Fcm motorsport

so cameron is the clutch sorted mate.

No not till friday,trying to get someone to do it was a pain.had to just go for a blueprint one

[Asi]

some people on th forums used a blueprint with the charger and they said its fine.

[cameron is200sport]

yeah they are jap spec stuff,just need to get it fitted not been driving the lex and its doing my head in lol,least am saving petrol.

[Asi]

yeah they are jap spec stuff,just need to get it fitted not been driving the lex and its doing my head in lol,least am saving petrol.

that saving on petrol will cover the cost of the clutch.

[cameron is200sport]

lol yeah just about,just need to find out what grade diff oil i should use as need to do service also,