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Title: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Jul 3, 2003, 04:10PM
i have just been speaking to brendan & simon at adelaide clutch (in adelaide of course) who do high performance clutches for most popular (and not so popular) models of car. they have a few items available for all pintaras that some of you might be interested in..

ka24e clutch kits

ka24e heavy duty kit 
ka24e 4 & 6 puck kit 
ka243 multi-button kit

ka24e chro-moly fly wheel

ka24e chro-moly fly custom wheel


ca20e clutch kits

ca20e standard clutch
ca20e heavy duty kit
ca20e 4 & 6 puck kit


sr20de(t) clutch kits (except gtir)

sr20 heavy duty clutch kit
sr20 4 & 6 puck clutch kit

all these clutch kits increase clamping force by 50% the most streetable of these clutches being the heavy duty & multi-button items. apparently multi-button is a solid plate with multiple buttons.. beats me :P

adelaide clutch will be unleashing their new website within the next month, and when it is online, the url will be http://www.xclutch.com.au (http://www.xclutch.com.au) and if you go there now there is a little teaser graphic there for you.

talk to brendan or simon at adelaide clutch and let them know that your from antrx.com and you love their work.. and maybe they'll be able to strike up a deal with you :D
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: ZEXTCY on Jul 3, 2003, 08:40PM
why not strike a deal with them and sell in the antrx shop?
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Jul 4, 2003, 10:44AM
well i briefly asked.. and we might get some kind of deal.. its still in the pipeline.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: RichTRX on Jul 4, 2003, 10:58PM
Too bad I just got a clutch huh? :D Oh well, maybe next time.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Jul 15, 2003, 12:51AM
i paid for my clutch today.. should have it tomorrow.. i decided to go with the multi button clutch in case my girlfriend or a family member has to drive it at sometime, they wont cop the harsh engagement of the 6 puck..

i'll let you all know how it goes..
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: SSS on Jul 15, 2003, 08:12PM
What's shipping costing you?
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Jul 15, 2003, 11:24PM
$20 overnight air frieght
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: SSS on Jul 16, 2003, 12:03AM
woah...that's pretty cheap! or maybe i keep forgetting that interstate freight isn't that expensive?
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Jul 16, 2003, 12:18PM
well the clutch arrived yesterday.. and i didnt open the box up until 5 mins ago.. the clutch kit looks sweet.. painted in the same colour i want my car (purple) the kit came with a heavy duty pressure plate, a multi button (8 buttons 50 cent sized buttons rivieted to a solid disc) 2 large stickers, 2 small stickers and a keyring. looks fantastic, the quality is great, now to get it installed.  ;D
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: SSS on Aug 11, 2003, 05:14PM
Well....i know the clutch is in the car now, how is it?
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Aug 12, 2003, 02:08PM
not sure yet.. i dont pick it up until tonite (didnt get back from brissie until 2am this morning) but i'll let you know..
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Aug 13, 2003, 11:06AM
ok, got my car last nite, the clutch is good, real good. it engages quickly and isnt too hard to work.. take offs seem much quicker now & the car seems to be getting much more power to the ground (probably just due to the fact that this clutch doesnt slip)

as for the old clutch.. well, lets just say that all that was left of it was a flimsy metal disc and some very tired springs.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: zac510 on Sep 6, 2003, 12:52AM
noss is that clutch with sprung pads on the friction plate?
I just bought a clutch from ACS (not for a KA24E) and it is a 5 puck unsprung centre with the heavier pressure plate. I am expecting it to be difficult on the street but no way will it slip :)

ACS are great at customer service. It's not the first time I've bought clutches from them but every time they are great.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Sep 7, 2003, 01:48PM
yeah the clutch plate has a sprung centre.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: ZiiN on Sep 9, 2003, 05:20PM
noss can u explain to me the differance between

ka24e 4 & 6 puck kit
ka243 multi-button kit

like what does it mean? and how do thye differ to out standard ones?
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Sep 9, 2003, 05:50PM
i only just found this autospeed article, but it would certainly be worth your time reading it http://www.autospeed.co.nz/cms/article.html?&A=0180 and it even has adelaide clutch's phone number at the bottom.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Urq! on Dec 23, 2003, 02:19PM
Has any one else had an ACS clutch put in there car?
if so which one did you get and how much did it cost to get put in?

I just got off the phone to these guys and the guy recomeded the Heavy Duty clutch over the muti-button.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: SSS on Dec 23, 2003, 02:52PM
No, but it looks as though i'll be using one of their 6 puck clutches in the new motor and possibly one of the chromoly flywheels.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Jtas on Dec 23, 2003, 07:02PM
hey noss how much did u pay to have ur clutch fitted???
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Dec 23, 2003, 07:07PM
ah, i think it was $150 done by mr. trx from the forums at hi-boost in campbelfield vic.
Title: Re:adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Jtas on Dec 23, 2003, 07:41PM
thanks... i dont reckon ill be able to get a quote that low but i can only try... wish i was in melbourne just to get it done
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: weasel on Jan 14, 2004, 02:49PM
For NSW members (and everyone else aswell) but Adelaide Clutch have a distributor in NSW

Western Clutch at St Marys
Ph. (02) 9623 1233
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: techoz on Jan 27, 2004, 10:08PM
can we buy these in bulk?? would any 1 else b up 4 it?
try and save a few bucks?
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Jtas on Jan 28, 2004, 03:56PM
i would be interested :)
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: PanosTRX on Feb 5, 2004, 11:59AM
Get this guys....i installed a heavy duty PBR clutch about 2 years ago....After a master and slave clutch cylinder about 2weeks ago i was driving to work this morning and crunching gears bigtime. by the time i got to work it wasnt engaging one bit. 2 sets of traffic lights and stuck in second gear bunny hopping all over the road. i took it to the mechanics and he tells me the clutch is gone......Now i would expect driving a heavy duty clutch the way it should be wouldnt hurt it but such a short life out of it really stinks......im waiting on a price for a replacement........just be careful of PBR if u treat them rough they wont last long....... >:(
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Feb 5, 2004, 01:54PM
yeah it seems to be a common complaint with pintara drivers.
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: jet fighter on Mar 25, 2004, 07:46PM
sorry to bring up an old post noss but is that the rrp for those clutches or can you get them at a special price? just i need a standard clutch very urgently and for a cheap as possible
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Mar 25, 2004, 09:16PM
thats ok mate i dont mindif you bring up old posts.. thats rrp and thats all i can get them for.. they didnt think there was a market to offer me a good price
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: SaMmYJ on Mar 25, 2004, 11:48PM
noss how did u order it over the phone . wat u recon bro i should get for my car because i need a clutch in like a week i am the only driver of my car and u knoe how i drive ??
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Mar 26, 2004, 08:39AM
yeah i ordered over the phone. they hold a shitload of power, so it might be in your best intrest to get one.
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: SUSNIT on Apr 8, 2004, 11:30PM
Well I just put one of these clutches in my SVD(its a pulsar) and im totally impressed with it. I just got their heavy duty clutch its got 80% more clamping force over a standard unit. comparing to my old heavy duty clutch that was in it, it is easily 3 times better. when your shifting through the gears like a mad man it just grabs and doesnt let go.
I havnt really given it a work out its only been in for 1 day, and i cant drive it far because my water pump just packed it in. but overall i reckon it was a well spent $280(plus fitting)

Shane
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Jtas on Apr 9, 2004, 08:33PM
what have you guys paid for freight?
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Apr 10, 2004, 10:04AM
$20 overnight air frieght
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Jtas on Apr 10, 2004, 10:15AM
oops, i reread the whole thread and somehow missed that :-[ :-\ sorry


anyway, how is the clutch? still all good? 
ive noticed theyve finished there website, could you get them to put a link to antrx on their links page?  and there gallery page is looking for people to have there cars featured, perhaps someone here could do that?? http://www.xtremeclutch.com.au/gallery.htm
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: BEEFY_1600 on Apr 10, 2004, 12:27PM
If you check out the website they have dealerers all over aus and if you go to them u dont have to pay any postage.
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Jtas on Apr 11, 2004, 10:01AM
yep, just realised that thanks, theres a few dealers around hobart too :)

i got a quote to get one fitted for $130 + flywheel machining (about $30)
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Marty on Jul 21, 2004, 10:08PM
part numbers,  specifilcally the multibutton one

ok here they are :)
Email from xclutch

"To Martyn
 
I have two sorts available the first being heavy duty organic part no KFD23005HD and cost $344 inc gst and the second being a cushioned button ceramic part no KFD23005DCBHD which cost $344 inc gst. The cushioned button one is the multi button that you mentioned.
 
Regards
 
Brad

*edited as they quoted me wrong price :(
these prices are supposedly trade price but they couldnt match them and so i got the HD one for $344 as he had made a mistake with the price for the multi button one
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: SSS on Jul 31, 2004, 01:53PM
Why edit out the price? Even if i get trade price on parts, i don't edit it out to feel special.  ::)
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Marto on Jun 7, 2006, 03:52PM
I just purchased the KFD23005HD Heavy Duty Clutch Kit from Adelaide Clutch Services for $269 plus $20 postage to Brisbane ;D
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: xxxx on Jun 7, 2006, 07:54PM
anybody know a cheap place to get one of these installed in adelaide cheapest ive found is 250 is this good?
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Marto on Jun 9, 2006, 04:17PM
Just received it by courier - Very cool PURPLE colour  :o
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Jun 9, 2006, 05:03PM
yeh they look hot. its a shame that you never see them once they're installed.
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: chr1S on Jun 9, 2006, 05:05PM
how do these things go from people's experiance.. i think i might be due for a new clutch soon (End of the year after me driving it hehehe) so yea...
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: noss on Jun 9, 2006, 05:14PM
they only need one word to describe them.

awesome.


i'm pretty sure sss & colby both drove my trx with the adelaide/xclutch in.. i'm pretty sure they both liked it, although they're quite heavy compared to anything else you've most likely used.

i now have it in the cupboard at home waiting to go into the t :)
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: bungs on Jun 9, 2006, 07:22PM
no problems with mine either. Grips farken strong as during fast 1st-2nd gear changes.
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: chr1S on Jun 9, 2006, 07:24PM
tar 1
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: Colby on Jun 9, 2006, 11:02PM
hmm yeah i liked it, grips like the nasties.  It was rather heavy though, often i found myself chucking it in neutral just so my leg didnt fall off in traffic.  Not recomended for the drive home if you sprain your ankle at basketball  ;)
Awsome engagement, but personally think its almost over the top for our engines, chuck a +T on there and you would still be fine for putting the power to the wheels.
Title: Re: adelaide clutch - hi-po cluthces
Post by: cruizer on Jul 3, 2008, 07:27PM
Just for future reference I think this place has changed its name to Australian Clutches or similar.