Clutchmasters; new release and tech data - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Esoteric · 06-05-2012, 04:47 PM

Some new apps from Clutchmasters. I have sold a lot of these over the years to Evo, BMW and Subaru guys with a lot of sucesss and very few failures. looking forward to "needing" a clutch when we start doing some HP mods!

I have used a lot of FX300 in BMWs, and i think thats going to be a best seller here, the only disadvantage of the Kevlar clutches are that they *need* very careful break-in for 500 miles or they fail within the first few thousand, treat it well and thats my favorite.

FX400 6-pucks are somewhat streetable, but don't really "slip" per say. They are nice for weekend track & drift cars that see serious abuse but must drive to-and-from the track.

FX100 in some applications have lighter pedal feel than stock. Good for people that want a really-really easy to drive car.

Just released:
"Clutch Masters is pleased to introduce their performance clutch/flywheel kits for the
exciting new Scion FR-S. This is a complete change over kit featuring a solid steel
flywheel, heavy duty pressure plate, and multiple friction disc configurations to
satisfy any performance level! The FX series is designed to handle high torque
outputs with minimal compromise to drivability. By re-engineering the leverage or
fulcrum point on their pressure plates, Clutch Masters has increased clamping
power while maintaining a stock pedal feel"

Some specs they quote, abet with "*Torque ratings are an estimated maximum calculation". Thats fine, everyone should know if you abuse a clutch its going to die faster.

If the HTML code doesn't work, the link is here: Clutchmasters FRS/ BRZ PDF document

The ones most people would likely need:

FX100 || Max Torque: 225 || List Price $995.00 || PN15738-HD0F-SK || Type: heavy-duty Steel Back Organic*

FX300 || Max Torque: 325 || List Price $1150.00 || 15738-HDFF-SK || Type: Segmented Kevlar*

FX400 || Max Torque: 500 || List Price $1150.00 || 15738-HDC6-SK || Type: Sprung Ceramic disc (6 puck)*

Lonewolf · 06-05-2012, 04:57 PM

edit: Nevermind...found the info I needed.

civicdrivr · 06-05-2012, 07:09 PM

Ive been running an FX300 for about 58k miles in my 3.6l CL and absolutely love it. But as the OP said, you have to be very careful with the break in. Luckily, I was breaking in a motor at the same time so I was extra easy on it.

mattles · 06-05-2012, 07:34 PM

I dont want the stock pedal feel, thats the damn problem in this car! And a full steel flywheel? I'll likely pass on this one for now.

Bonus: Im too much of a retard to be able to properly break in a kevlar disc anyways.

powertrip · 06-05-2012, 09:07 PM

without forced induction you wont find any FR-S/BRZ approaching even the lowest tq numbers on there.

eikond · 06-05-2012, 10:20 PM

I'd be shocked if someone spent $1000 for a clutch in a 200hp car.

Esoteric · 06-08-2012, 01:04 PM

Retail will most certainly be less.

Two people will want this:
Modded / Forced induction guys...
But also those who drift, even the AE86 guys with 115HP still like a performance clutch to "bite" harder, and more consistently over a hard weekend.

Eikond: did you hear Nissan may bring back the 240z depending on how well this car sells?

vividracing · 06-08-2012, 01:18 PM

We're lovin' our Clutch Masters unit. This is our 2nd one on the FR-S. We actually helped Clutch Masters develop their product for this car.

WolfsFang · 06-08-2012, 07:08 PM

Isent having a strong biting clutch bad for a low hp engine or trans?

Esoteric · 06-09-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfsFang

Isent having a strong biting clutch bad for a low hp engine or trans?

If your clarify that I can try to answer for you

I think you mean if you have a strong clutch and a lightweight flywheel?

Are you in Mahwah NJ?

WolfsFang · 06-09-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esoteric

If your clarify that I can try to answer for you

I think you mean if you have a strong clutch and a lightweight flywheel?

Are you in Mahwah NJ?

Yes i am

06-05-2012, 04:47 PM	#1
Esoteric Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: FR-S\|(2)AE86\|TA22\|E30M3\|E36M3\|BPLeg Location: Philadelphia Posts: 172 Thanks: 10 Thanked 74 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clutchmasters; new release and tech data Some new apps from Clutchmasters. I have sold a lot of these over the years to Evo, BMW and Subaru guys with a lot of sucesss and very few failures. looking forward to "needing" a clutch when we start doing some HP mods! I have used a lot of FX300 in BMWs, and i think thats going to be a best seller here, the only disadvantage of the Kevlar clutches are that they need very careful break-in for 500 miles or they fail within the first few thousand, treat it well and thats my favorite. FX400 6-pucks are somewhat streetable, but don't really "slip" per say. They are nice for weekend track & drift cars that see serious abuse but must drive to-and-from the track. FX100 in some applications have lighter pedal feel than stock. Good for people that want a really-really easy to drive car. Just released: "Clutch Masters is pleased to introduce their performance clutch/flywheel kits for the exciting new Scion FR-S. This is a complete change over kit featuring a solid steel flywheel, heavy duty pressure plate, and multiple friction disc configurations to satisfy any performance level! The FX series is designed to handle high torque outputs with minimal compromise to drivability. By re-engineering the leverage or fulcrum point on their pressure plates, Clutch Masters has increased clamping power while maintaining a stock pedal feel" Some specs they quote, abet with "Torque ratings are an estimated maximum calculation". Thats fine, everyone should know if you abuse a clutch its going to die faster. If the HTML code doesn't work, the link is here:* Clutchmasters FRS/ BRZ PDF document The ones most people would likely need: FX100 \|\| Max Torque: 225 \|\| List Price $995.00 \|\| PN15738-HD0F-SK \|\| Type: heavy-duty Steel Back Organic* FX300 \|\| Max Torque: 325 \|\| List Price $1150.00 \|\| 15738-HDFF-SK \|\| Type: Segmented Kevlar* FX400 \|\| Max Torque: 500 \|\| List Price $1150.00 \|\| 15738-HDC6-SK \|\| Type: Sprung Ceramic disc (6 puck)*

06-05-2012, 04:57 PM	#2
Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 4,905 Thanked 2,132 Times in 1,195 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	edit: Nevermind...found the info I needed. Last edited by Lonewolf; 06-05-2012 at 08:52 PM.

06-05-2012, 07:09 PM	#3
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Ive been running an FX300 for about 58k miles in my 3.6l CL and absolutely love it. But as the OP said, you have to be very careful with the break in. Luckily, I was breaking in a motor at the same time so I was extra easy on it. __________________ Parting out HERE

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mattles Proud of FR Layout Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 984 Thanks: 101 Thanked 381 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I dont want the stock pedal feel, thats the damn problem in this car! And a full steel flywheel? I'll likely pass on this one for now. Bonus: Im too much of a retard to be able to properly break in a kevlar disc anyways. __________________ --Matt // Flickr \\ Instagram

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