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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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the standard clutch in my 4x4 saph is rapidly croaking it

what clutch should i get ? the most it will be tuned to eventually is a stage 3 and i dont want a 4 paddle clutch because of its on off charecteristics,

would a ap fast road one be sufficient or do i need a alcon one ?

its at stage 1 tune now

thanks.................matt
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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Can't knock an alcon 6 paddle
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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My AP 4 Paddle has just called last orders after only 3000 miles at stage one !!!

Getting an Alcon 6 paddle fitted on Saturday

Alcon every time !!! don't waste money on anything else
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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Alcon 6 paddle on my car, st.3.

6 paddle/standard pressur plate is not much different to a normal one.


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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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6 paddle/standard pressur plate is not much different to a normal one.
TBH you can't notice much of a difference with the alcon cover
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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ok so how much for alcon 6 paddle and a standard cover ?

release bearing too price aswell anyone ?

drove rsgaz's saph with the heavy duty alcon cover and was a tad little bit juddery on take off,

thanks guys.........matt
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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Ermmm think ur lookin around the £300mark IIRC
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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i'm getting the alcon 6 paddle plate, heavy duty cover, bearing supplied and fitted for £460

just hope it lasts a bit longer than the ap !!!
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