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Old 21-03-2008, 07:19 PM
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anybody got any ideas of a decent clutch that can handle a 2.1 zvh with 240 bhp, mines slipping its cock off and is supposed to have a nearly new 4 paddle clutch already in it!!!
Old 21-03-2008, 07:21 PM
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so its got knackerd bearings and a slipping clutch...... sell it to me.. how much you want??
Old 21-03-2008, 07:23 PM
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i had no probs with my ap 4 paddle clutch
Old 21-03-2008, 07:24 PM
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Alright buddy

Ive got a modded AP 4 paddle in mine, not sure what difference there is to standard, its just NMS specced

Ollie and Tim run the same in theirs and ollies is 400+

Old 21-03-2008, 07:25 PM
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na pal, bearings i dont no about but just doing them for piece of mind!!
Old 21-03-2008, 07:38 PM
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I run a AP 4 Paddle in my car and dont have any problems.

Do you have the dust/stone shield fitted to your gearbox.
Is the clutch getting water or oil on it?
Old 21-03-2008, 07:45 PM
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hi pal its an ap 4 paddle clutch thats in it, i did wonder that it could get water / oil on it but its slipping that much u would think it would burn the oil / water off, not sure if its got the dust shield not looked but you can bet a penny to a pound it hassent!!!
Old 21-03-2008, 07:53 PM
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What gear is it slipping in and what revs.
Old 21-03-2008, 08:10 PM
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hi i run a area six spec helix 4 paddle clutch not as harsh as the ap either but good for 400bhp apparently
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3rd and 4th bout 3000 4000 rpm, just keeps slipping until you back off!!!
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