clio 172 paddle clutch

[jaym1806]

hey
i have a problem with my clutch ,when the car is cold its fine but when its been running for 15 mins,when i press the clutch down it makes a loud creeking noise

is this a worn or dry clutch release bearing?

does anyone know whare to get a paddle clutch kit at a good price .the one i have fitted thenow is from k-tec but they want 440 bigones for it.

also how long should my clutch last for i dont do track days but do give it a a good go out on the road

cheers

 

[Fred@BTM]

helix direct

 

[jaym1806]

helix direct

i think thats the one k-tec use thenow.i will try helix direct and see if i get a good deal,do we get discount with them?

 

[Fred@BTM]

no don't think so, funny old lot to deal with though!

 

[jaym1806]

no don't think so, funny old lot to deal with though!

have you had problems in the past with them

 

[Fred@BTM]

long story! haha

you have to supply part number, get it off their website - madness!

 

[jaym1806]

long story! haha

you have to supply part number, get it off their website - madness!

lol was just looking on the website.

when changing the clutch do you have to fit a new bearing ,clutch cover and drive plate or do you get away with just changing the drive plate and bearing?

 

[jaym1806]

anyone rate this kit?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-...vr_id=&cguid=d651b9d01270a0e204e0b010fefbe4d4

 

[Fred@BTM]

anyone rate this kit?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-...vr_id=&cguid=d651b9d01270a0e204e0b010fefbe4d4

no, shitter than a s**t thing that is s**t painted with s**t

 

[jaym1806]

no, s**tter than a s**t thing that is s**t painted with s**t

lol so its s**t then haha

 

[Nick r26r]

the clutch are e bay are cheap sh11t , i know someone who tried one and it fell apart within a month or so , absolute sh1111ttttt , techniclutch

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/49086-techniclutch-warning.html
http://passionford.com/forum/ford-escort-rs-turbo/95323-techniclutch-crap.html
http://www.puntosports.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=46265

 

[jaym1806]

the clutch are e bay are cheap sh11t , i know someone who tried one and it fell apart within a month or so , absolute sh1111ttttt , techniclutch

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/49086-techniclutch-warning.html
http://passionford.com/forum/ford-escort-rs-turbo/95323-techniclutch-crap.html
http://www.puntosports.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=46265

i will stay well clear of the techniclutches lol

 

[sideways danny]

helix direct

they forward you to someone else too IIRC

why you wanting a paddle? I'd at most use a Helix organic. Paddle clutches dont have the durability, and unless you're running huge power you dont need the extra torque handling

edit, just noticed it's turbo.....I'd still use organic though, it'll last longer

 

[jaym1806]

they forward you to someone else too IIRC

why you wanting a paddle? I'd at most use a Helix organic. Paddle clutches dont have the durability, and unless you're running huge power you dont need the extra torque handling

edit, just noticed it's turbo.....I'd still use organic though, it'll last longer

i like the paddle it works well with the extra power

 

[GodSpeed]

Is this clutch the Organic Helix?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1101&appid=2

 

[172Ben]

I wouldn't bother with a paddle. Mine didn't last very long as was horrid to use.

 

[sideways danny]

i like the paddle it works well with the extra power

Clamping force of the cover will give you the most torque handling gain. Paddle plate just eats the cover. You'll see the damage when you remove the old one

 

[GodSpeed]

Clamping force of the cover will give you the most torque handling gain. Paddle plate just eats the cover. You'll see the damage when you remove the old one

What to go for then If you dont want to use stock Valeo unit?

 

[sideways danny]

See post 13

 

[GodSpeed]

See post 13

See post 15

 

[franx]

Marten, why are you looking for an uprated clutch ? The stock are fine for our power, change it more often yeah because you track it .

How is the box coming ?

 

[sideways danny]

Looks like it is to me. I wouldn't spec a. Paddle for the road

 

[sideways danny]

Marten, why are you looking for an uprated clutch ? The stock are fine for our power, change it more often yeah because you track it .

Reading fail. High boost turbo

 

[franx]

^^ sorry haha i was talking to Godspeed. Hijacking the thread a bit too

 

[GodSpeed]

Looks like it is to me. I wouldn't spec a. Paddle for the road

Lets just say I have lost my faith in Valeo and would like to run something with race specification to feel better. One epic fail is enough... Organic or paddle I dont care, but if both are Helix units I will go for the organic one.

Edit; Car is 70% track 30% road btw.

 

[Tutuur]

Old thread but i'n curious.
How much torgue will the organic handle?

 

[mr.pink87]

200lb/ft or 270Nm.

 

[Tutuur]

hmm not good enough for turbo use then:rasp:

 

[Dan519]

completely standard clutches have proven to cope with 220 lb/ft on numerous occassions now, the Helix one is just guaranteed to that level the paddle has a very low torque handling rating too, but they both are a step up from standard

 

[Tutuur]

hmmm, i'm thinking on low boosting my f7r with 7psi.
think it will end up in 220bhp and a tad more then 220lb/ft. i know a f7p turbo with helix paddle friction plate and volvo 480 press. plate which handles 280 bhp.

would s*ck if i try and have to get the gearbox out again when i notice the clutch doesn't cope with the torgue:S
but i do prefer the organic one cause it's going to be a daily driver...

 

[jaym1806]

paddle is fine for a daily driver you get used to it

 

[keirravn]

if the main problem at the moment is the creak then do a search it's fairly common, theres an easy fix guide which is basically spraying some grease into the hole behind the rubber grommet where the clutch lever goes in, did mine 6 months or so back and no problems since

 

[Cupman29]

Just to confirm from the helix website. Is the organic part no. 605116 and will it cope with being used on a turbo setup?

http://www.helix-autosport.com/performance-clutches/renault/

 

[JackJack]

Just to confirm from the helix website. Is the organic part no. 605116 and will it cope with being used on a turbo setup?

http://www.helix-autosport.com/performance-clutches/renault/

My understanding is that that part number (60-5116) is for the cover plate for the Ceramettalic paddle plate.

I think the part number for the uprated organic plate is 70-5117 The cover plate for that is number 60-5112 and bearing 40-5109.

 

[Cupman29]

Ah i see, makes sense now.