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Old 27-10-2009, 11:41 PM
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Question 6/4 paddle clutch

what can actually hold more power?seen 6 paddles in 500+ bhp cars so just wondering what a 4 paddle can handle?
Old 27-10-2009, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mechanic28
what can actually hold more power?seen 6 paddles in 500+ bhp cars so just wondering what a 4 paddle can handle?
i would say the 4 paddle as there would be more clamping fourse consentrated on a smaller area.

for this reason the 4 paddle would wair out quicker and will not be as smove on "take up of drive" as the 6 paddle would

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Originally Posted by clarke5700
i would say the 4 paddle as there would be more clamping fourse consentrated on a smaller area.

for this reason the 4 paddle would wair out quicker and will not be as smove on "take up of drive" as the 6 paddle would

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Old 28-10-2009, 07:03 AM
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Whats in the car at the moment Doug ?

Im sure you must have receipts to see how many miles the clutch has done

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