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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by wedge07
Hi mate when it's done I'm wanting it at least 300bhp, im going to be going down the focus Rs box now so plenty to choose from 😁 I run a 4 paddle in my other mk3 Rs. I know exactly how you mean in traffic 😂 But I don't mind that feel so ill defo go paddle. Take it a 6 paddle isn't as bad?
After trying my friend's Rover 216 running a turbo'd D-Series with a 6 paddle his feels nicer than mine to be honest. I did struggle with his initially but found it way easier to get used to than mine! The 4 paddle hybrid in the S1 I drove however did feel nicer. Whether it would work in your car (I'd have thought so with the MTX-75 setup) is another matter.

However, remember that paddle clutches do not last as long. They have less material for one, tend to be abrasive on flywheels etc. and are designed for purposes where longevity is not high on the scale but where not having a clutch overheat, have less mass and staying clamped harder (i.e power handling) are a higher priority. I know on here some 4 paddles have not lasted long at all.

TBH I'd go with a normal but uprated clutch in my application but there seems to be a question mark over what clutches will work in my application with the increased torque.
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