Clutch issues and advice

blackdemon · 11-06-2009, 05:05 PM

Hello All,

I finally fell victim to the clutch failure last weekend on the side of the 10 E at Indio, if any of you happened to spot a red MR2 on the side of the road, well, long story short I searched around, and found a few things wrong with my clutch from possible air inside the hydraulic lines, since the clutch sticks to the floor, then slowly surges out as well as accelerating the car, shifts were extremely slow, and additional to that my clutch slipped since from one trip the engine was racing, but the power was lost completely. Now that I got this out of the way, I need recommendation on clutches, I'm still new in clutch selections, I need advice on which set-up should I go with, since i want to track it as well. No matter which manufacturer, just looking for a reliable replacement.

masagsxr · 11-06-2009, 06:38 PM

Stock is very reliable but definitely not for racing so which way do you really want to go. Also, proper break in period (about 500+ miles) is a must otherwise you'll burn the clutch and will need a new replacement again sooner than you think.

I suppose if the car is more of a daily then you can go with a stage one kit (clutch, bearing, flywheel, pressure plate) by Exedy or another reputable brand.

Good luck.

honda_bar · 11-06-2009, 07:35 PM

if not a daily, stage 2?

blackdemon · 11-06-2009, 07:39 PM

it wont be a daily driver, since I have three others to do that instead, but can you guys walk me through the clutch break in procedure, or do they come in with instructions.

honda_bar · 11-06-2009, 07:46 PM

I'm sure most clutches are about the same... someone can correct that if I 'm wrong

mr3 · 11-06-2009, 08:11 PM

Baby it for 500 miles. Dont go out racing when you first put it in.

Jmoney · 11-06-2009, 10:04 PM

what are some of the best clutches to use for road racing/track days i would immagine that some of em could get to be a little too aggressive if made for drag racing, ive been looking at the spec stage 3.....any inputes

datguydeni · 11-07-2009, 12:10 AM

i like the stock so i'm sticking with it once my clutch goes bad. which i predict will happen within the next 10k miles (when it hits 120k total miles)

masagsxr · 11-07-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr3

Baby it for 500 miles. Dont go out racing when you first put it in.

Yup.. +1... Normal driving. Lets just say follow the traffic law rules. 25MPH residencial area, about 30-40mpg most surface street. 65mph highway for at least 500miles. That is usually the break in period.

So if its not daily, try to do a little more research on different kits. Light flywheel, Stage _ clutch, bearing, presure plate. I'm sure its been discussed somewhere on here or the other site (mr2oc)

blackdemon · 11-09-2009, 06:02 PM

500 mile break in period doesn't seem to be much, I can put that much visiting my mother in a weekend visit (400mile round trip). I'm still doing research on which stage clutch to use, the engine isn't stock and has an upgraded turbo, and engine internals, and I would hate to go stock, and blow that one within a few hundred miles.

I'm looking at a stage 2 kit, since I'm not really looking in to drag racing, just some track days, and canyon runs every now and then, thanks for the input.

mr.asian.m2 · 11-09-2009, 06:09 PM

go for the stage 2 for sure. it's great for daily and push that power when needed. i had mine for afew years now and i'm loving it.

blackdemon · 11-09-2009, 06:38 PM

sweet deal, now its time to look for a reliable manufacturer.
mr.asian.m2 which manufacturer do you have??

blackdemon · 11-18-2009, 01:36 AM

quick flywheel question, when does it need to be upgraded??

masagsxr · 11-18-2009, 10:49 AM

You can upgrade it whenever you want. Maybe your question is more like when does it need to be replaced?

Check the BGB or call local toyota dealer. There should be a specification on how thin the flywheel is before you need to replace it. They last for quite a long time. You can have the flywheel resurfaced/lightened and balanced or simply buy an aftermarket one.

masagsxr · 11-18-2009, 11:08 AM

Here's a picture/specs

11-06-2009, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
blackdemon Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: El Centro, Ca no, not downtown Posts: 128 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Clutch issues and advice Hello All, I finally fell victim to the clutch failure last weekend on the side of the 10 E at Indio, if any of you happened to spot a red MR2 on the side of the road, well, long story short I searched around, and found a few things wrong with my clutch from possible air inside the hydraulic lines, since the clutch sticks to the floor, then slowly surges out as well as accelerating the car, shifts were extremely slow, and additional to that my clutch slipped since from one trip the engine was racing, but the power was lost completely. Now that I got this out of the way, I need recommendation on clutches, I'm still new in clutch selections, I need advice on which set-up should I go with, since i want to track it as well. No matter which manufacturer, just looking for a reliable replacement.

11-18-2009, 11:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	MR2 Flywheel Here's a picture/specs Attached Thumbnails

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11-06-2009, 06:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Stock is very reliable but definitely not for racing so which way do you really want to go. Also, proper break in period (about 500+ miles) is a must otherwise you'll burn the clutch and will need a new replacement again sooner than you think. I suppose if the car is more of a daily then you can go with a stage one kit (clutch, bearing, flywheel, pressure plate) by Exedy or another reputable brand. Good luck.

11-06-2009, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	if not a daily, stage 2?

11-06-2009, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
blackdemon Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: El Centro, Ca no, not downtown Posts: 128 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	it wont be a daily driver, since I have three others to do that instead, but can you guys walk me through the clutch break in procedure, or do they come in with instructions.

11-06-2009, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I'm sure most clutches are about the same... someone can correct that if I 'm wrong

11-06-2009, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Baby it for 500 miles. Dont go out racing when you first put it in.

11-06-2009, 10:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jmoney if only I could drive her Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 224 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	what are some of the best clutches to use for road racing/track days i would immagine that some of em could get to be a little too aggressive if made for drag racing, ive been looking at the spec stage 3.....any inputes

11-07-2009, 12:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i like the stock so i'm sticking with it once my clutch goes bad. which i predict will happen within the next 10k miles (when it hits 120k total miles)

11-09-2009, 06:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
blackdemon Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: El Centro, Ca no, not downtown Posts: 128 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	500 mile break in period doesn't seem to be much, I can put that much visiting my mother in a weekend visit (400mile round trip). I'm still doing research on which stage clutch to use, the engine isn't stock and has an upgraded turbo, and engine internals, and I would hate to go stock, and blow that one within a few hundred miles. I'm looking at a stage 2 kit, since I'm not really looking in to drag racing, just some track days, and canyon runs every now and then, thanks for the input.

11-09-2009, 06:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	go for the stage 2 for sure. it's great for daily and push that power when needed. i had mine for afew years now and i'm loving it.

11-09-2009, 06:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
blackdemon Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: El Centro, Ca no, not downtown Posts: 128 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	sweet deal, now its time to look for a reliable manufacturer. mr.asian.m2 which manufacturer do you have??

11-18-2009, 01:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
blackdemon Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: El Centro, Ca no, not downtown Posts: 128 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	quick flywheel question, when does it need to be upgraded??

11-18-2009, 10:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	You can upgrade it whenever you want. Maybe your question is more like when does it need to be replaced? Check the BGB or call local toyota dealer. There should be a specification on how thin the flywheel is before you need to replace it. They last for quite a long time. You can have the flywheel resurfaced/lightened and balanced or simply buy an aftermarket one.