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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 08:11 AM
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Hi what is the right way to bed a clutch in just got a 6 paddle from cg Motorsport and want to make sure it doesn't slip by wrongly bedding in thanks
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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There isnt i would say make we fit and rally without bedding in
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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Drive it normally for a few miles then thrash the fook out of it
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Old Jan 1, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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As said simply drive it .

If it is anything like my Helix 4 Paddle trying to drive it carefully will be tricky with how brutal they can be!

FWIW how much power are you running?
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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Running roughly 200 on a 1900cvh the organic helix clutch before it slipped but I think the tourqe killed it
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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I run a 4 paddle AP with a standard cover and bearing, i just drove as normal. If you haven't already fitted, use the standard cover and bearing - it'll make a far smoother drive.
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
I run a 4 paddle AP with a standard cover and bearing, i just drove as normal. If you haven't already fitted, use the standard cover and bearing - it'll make a far smoother drive.
If you do not mind me asking how much power are you running and for how long/many miles has your setup seen? It has been suggested to me to go with a stock cover plate and release bearing. I would considering but do not wish to go to all that work without knowing that it may work!

How does it compared to a 4 paddle kit and a stock RST clutch? Do you think it would handle between 200-230BHP?
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About 200 brake, give or take. Been in a little while and going well. Reason for running standard cover and bearing is to reduce judder and make the pedal lighter. Uprated cover and bearing as well is bloody awful to drive. Works a treat so far ! Should take 230 without issue I'd think.

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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 08:21 PM
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I may well do a rolling road and perform a clutch swap like you have in the future I understand that above 200BHP the choices become limited in terms of what clutches will work.

ATM I am running a Helix 4 paddle, which although is better after bedding in it still requires effort to drive well!
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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I run a Alcon 6 paddle disc with a standard cover and it handles near 250bhp at the wheels.
Boost at 14psi, we had it at 18 when mapping and it just started to slip coming on boost in 5th so the boost was backed off.
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Chas
As said simply drive it .

If it is anything like my Helix 4 Paddle trying to drive it carefully will be tricky with how brutal they can be!

FWIW how much power are you running?
I agree with you Chas as I've got one my self.
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