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  1. Loz997S

    Loz997S Formula Junior

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    #1 Loz997S, Apr 16, 2009
    I just got my car back from Rossa Motors in Berkeley where Giuseppe did his usual fantastic job of replacing my 22,000 mile old clutch with a re-surfaced kevlar item. As always he didn't replace anything which didn't need replacing and while his labor rate is what I'd expect for a man of his talent his hours are never padded. He also demonstrates amazing care; he's the only technician I've seen who's careful with his ingress and egress (he doesn't drag his feet on the sills or kick the door panels) and I'd pretty much trust him with anything. Anyway the car feels amazing, the pedal is much smoother and lighter (although that's probably more down to adjustment than a new friction surface) and the take-up is very progressive. If anyone else has done similar please post up your longer-term experiences, so far I'm very pleased.
     
  2. GCalo

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    #2 GCalo, Apr 16, 2009
    Laurence

    It sounds like this new clutch has really grabbed you!
     
  3. Loz997S

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    #3 Loz997S, Apr 16, 2009
    Groan...
     
  4. GCalo

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    #4 GCalo, Apr 16, 2009
    Oh oh!

    If it's groaning bring it back for a check-up!
     
  5. yellow 355

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    #5 yellow 355, Apr 16, 2009
    ??
     
  6. kouroshoo7

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    #6 kouroshoo7, Apr 17, 2009
    +100 !!
     
  7. Derek Trotter

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    #7 Derek Trotter, Apr 17, 2009
    C'mon, you should know GCalo by now! :)
     
  8. PAP 348

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    #8 PAP 348, Apr 17, 2009

    Lol lol lol! :p:p
     
  9. Oengus

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    #9 Oengus, Apr 17, 2009
    Im going kevlar when Im ready for a new clutch.

    Im on the original clutch and have 50k+ miles on my 360 :) :)
     
  10. Derek Trotter

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    #10 Derek Trotter, Apr 17, 2009
    That's great mileage from a 360 clutch, must be a 3 pedal car! (so is mine) ;)
     
  11. Oengus

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    #11 Oengus, Apr 17, 2009
    Yes sir........
    I have no slippage whatsoever 52800k an counting :) :)
     
  12. PAP 348

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    #12 PAP 348, Apr 17, 2009

    Thats great to hear Chas! :):)

    Why dont you put a stocko clutch back in it if you are getting great mileage out of it? :):)

    Its probably not worth the extra $$$$ if you are getting 50K miles out of the original clutch. Its obvious you and the previous owners 'know' how to drive the car. ;);)
     
  13. Oengus

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    #13 Oengus, Apr 17, 2009
    Thats a good point PAPster :) :)

    Kevlar sounds cool though ;) ;)

    And its all about cool, not practicality ;);)

    Where is your head today? :)
     
  14. Loz997S

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    #14 Loz997S, Apr 17, 2009
    The kevlar clutch was significantly less expensive than OEM. Also, I had a great conversation with the factory Ferrari mechanic (great guy by the way);

    me "can you put a kevlar clutch in my 360 please?"

    mechanic "we can only put OEM clutches in, unless you are tracking the car and/or want your clutch to feel better and last longer we don't recommend kevlar"

    me "thanks, i just made my mind up"

    :)
     
  15. GCalo

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    #15 GCalo, Apr 17, 2009
    www.hrclutch.com
    or
    www.clutchmasters.com

    Depending upon where you live for convenience and time.

    Send the flywheel, pressure plate, and clutch disc.

    They will resurface the flywheel and PP, rebuild the PP with stronger springs, resurface the disc with kevlar, and the whole thing is about $700.00!

    Definitely get a new Hill T/O bearing and replace the transmission support bushing while you are at it.
     
  16. masar

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    #16 masar, Apr 17, 2009
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    I am just changing clutch on my Lambo. I went for special ceramic clutch made by local specialized company here. It cost 1/4 of oem clutch and should be also better. Will let you know how it feels, should be on car within 10 days. Below picture how it looks like finished (this one is for bmw) , mine is just being produced.

    they did just few weeks ago clutch for Gallardo and they can do also for Ferrari.......
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  17. Vorland

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    #17 Vorland, Jan 5, 2010
    I see a lot of your like recon clutches but are they suitable for a F1 360?

    I was told the friction plate must be dead on true???

    I am thinking about getting a recon clutch but told that because mine is F1 best to get a new one from Valeo.
     
  18. brokenarrow

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    #18 brokenarrow, Jan 5, 2010
    Ray Johns was looking at doing something like this. I'm curious as to how it drives.

    Damn, Chas. 50k. You da' man.
     
  19. Oengus

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    #19 Oengus, Jan 5, 2010
    Yeah 52k on the original
    Had a resurfaced kevlar put on for the new owner......as far as I know hes very happy with it.
     

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