what performance does the TRD Assembly clutch add?
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None. You will only see a performance increase if your making enough power to make the stock clutch slip. If its not slipping, then your getting all the power.
What you will get it probably heavier pedal, rougher engagement, and all the downsides of a performance clutch.
Only upgrade your clutch if you have to in order to hold more power, which in these cars, I can't see being a case without a big increase in power.
What you will get it probably heavier pedal, rougher engagement, and all the downsides of a performance clutch.
Only upgrade your clutch if you have to in order to hold more power, which in these cars, I can't see being a case without a big increase in power.
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Originally Posted by sdclark
so would it be useful if you get the supercharger for the tc? or jsut a waste of money?
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Originally Posted by Nick@AGP
None. You will only see a performance increase if your making enough power to make the stock clutch slip. If its not slipping, then your getting all the power.
What you will get it probably heavier pedal, rougher engagement, and all the downsides of a performance clutch.
Only upgrade your clutch if you have to in order to hold more power, which in these cars, I can't see being a case without a big increase in power.
What you will get it probably heavier pedal, rougher engagement, and all the downsides of a performance clutch.
Only upgrade your clutch if you have to in order to hold more power, which in these cars, I can't see being a case without a big increase in power.
Or even the lightwieght flywheel? Why did they make it? :?:
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Originally Posted by Stylis
Originally Posted by Nick@AGP
None. You will only see a performance increase if your making enough power to make the stock clutch slip. If its not slipping, then your getting all the power.
What you will get it probably heavier pedal, rougher engagement, and all the downsides of a performance clutch.
Only upgrade your clutch if you have to in order to hold more power, which in these cars, I can't see being a case without a big increase in power.
What you will get it probably heavier pedal, rougher engagement, and all the downsides of a performance clutch.
Only upgrade your clutch if you have to in order to hold more power, which in these cars, I can't see being a case without a big increase in power.
Or even the lightwieght flywheel? Why did they make it? :?:
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Well, a trd clutch will have tighter gripping, and rougher engagement.
Now i havent seen the clutch in person, but would imagine that besides a different pressure plate (stiffer pedal), the clutch would be made of a different material that would slip less and be more durable (possibly carbon or anything better than the stock one). i have seen the stock clutch disc with a part cost of 50 bucks, and would expect the trd unit to be of much higher quality. What does all this mean. Well, clutches get hot with use, and the hotter they get the more they slip (and then burn up). For regular usage you might see only a slightly longer life cycle. For someone who does racing, track, time racing, or sees a lot of stop and go, you would probably see a much longer life cycle as the clutch will fade less as it gets hotter. you would also benefit if you had a increase in power. if you turbo or super charge the engine, then you would probably want the clutch. i have 8000 miles on my car, and have noticed what the dealer calls accelerated wear on my clutch, and is possibly a warranty issue. If it does burn out before 25000 miles, i will def have a trd clutch put in.
Now i havent seen the clutch in person, but would imagine that besides a different pressure plate (stiffer pedal), the clutch would be made of a different material that would slip less and be more durable (possibly carbon or anything better than the stock one). i have seen the stock clutch disc with a part cost of 50 bucks, and would expect the trd unit to be of much higher quality. What does all this mean. Well, clutches get hot with use, and the hotter they get the more they slip (and then burn up). For regular usage you might see only a slightly longer life cycle. For someone who does racing, track, time racing, or sees a lot of stop and go, you would probably see a much longer life cycle as the clutch will fade less as it gets hotter. you would also benefit if you had a increase in power. if you turbo or super charge the engine, then you would probably want the clutch. i have 8000 miles on my car, and have noticed what the dealer calls accelerated wear on my clutch, and is possibly a warranty issue. If it does burn out before 25000 miles, i will def have a trd clutch put in.
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go to this link to see pics of the trd clutch kit and toms flywheel for the echo ( will fit scions)
http://www.echodrivers.com/forums/vi...206&highlight=
http://www.echodrivers.com/forums/vi...206&highlight=
Originally Posted by ahurdl01
Well, a trd clutch will have tighter gripping, and rougher engagement.
Now i havent seen the clutch in person, but would imagine that besides a different pressure plate (stiffer pedal), the clutch would be made of a different material that would slip less and be more durable (possibly carbon or anything better than the stock one). i have seen the stock clutch disc with a part cost of 50 bucks, and would expect the trd unit to be of much higher quality. What does all this mean. Well, clutches get hot with use, and the hotter they get the more they slip (and then burn up). For regular usage you might see only a slightly longer life cycle. For someone who does racing, track, time racing, or sees a lot of stop and go, you would probably see a much longer life cycle as the clutch will fade less as it gets hotter. you would also benefit if you had a increase in power. if you turbo or super charge the engine, then you would probably want the clutch. i have 8000 miles on my car, and have noticed what the dealer calls accelerated wear on my clutch, and is possibly a warranty issue. If it does burn out before 25000 miles, i will def have a trd clutch put in.
Now i havent seen the clutch in person, but would imagine that besides a different pressure plate (stiffer pedal), the clutch would be made of a different material that would slip less and be more durable (possibly carbon or anything better than the stock one). i have seen the stock clutch disc with a part cost of 50 bucks, and would expect the trd unit to be of much higher quality. What does all this mean. Well, clutches get hot with use, and the hotter they get the more they slip (and then burn up). For regular usage you might see only a slightly longer life cycle. For someone who does racing, track, time racing, or sees a lot of stop and go, you would probably see a much longer life cycle as the clutch will fade less as it gets hotter. you would also benefit if you had a increase in power. if you turbo or super charge the engine, then you would probably want the clutch. i have 8000 miles on my car, and have noticed what the dealer calls accelerated wear on my clutch, and is possibly a warranty issue. If it does burn out before 25000 miles, i will def have a trd clutch put in.
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