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(not sure what brand).
If I don't do this it makes a nasty noise and jerks, the back wheels briefly lock up (TRD LSD).. TRD diff will excaserbate this. For a road car they are total overkill. Ditch it IMO as fast as you can and get an organic centre.Mr.Two wrote:Bought a Rev 3 turbo with paddle clutch last night
Changing up gears is ok, downshifting is a b*stard though
The only way that seems to work is by letting the clutch up reaaaaaaally slowly, which kind of kills the whole rev-matching while downshifting.
So, any advice? Or am I best to just get an organic clutch for road use?
Marf wrote:Rev match the downshifts properly, the last thing you want is the rear wheels locking or spinning up as the clutch drags the revs up harshly in the wet.
Learning the bite point is key, because it's not really a bite, its just an on off switch
Much less forgiving than a sprung organic centre.
I hate paddle clutches with a passion, I had one on my Charade turbo for a while and it drove me mental.
If you have a billion horsepower track car, sure, go for a paddle, but on a lightly modded road car? No.
(and Mr.Two's) have totally put me off getting a paddle clutch, do you have any recommendations for an organic set up ?. for 280/320 bhp depending on boost level 
2mad wrote:Marf wrote:Rev match the downshifts properly, the last thing you want is the rear wheels locking or spinning up as the clutch drags the revs up harshly in the wet.
Learning the bite point is key, because it's not really a bite, its just an on off switch
Much less forgiving than a sprung organic centre.
I hate paddle clutches with a passion, I had one on my Charade turbo for a while and it drove me mental.
If you have a billion horsepower track car, sure, go for a paddle, but on a lightly modded road car? No.
Hi Marf, Your comments
Ps.
I've run a 6 puk clutch for 6 years once you get used to it it's fine. I think it's your LSD that's causing the problem. Makes your clutch control imo better in generalMR2 Rich wrote:2mad wrote:Marf wrote:Rev match the downshifts properly, the last thing you want is the rear wheels locking or spinning up as the clutch drags the revs up harshly in the wet.
Learning the bite point is key, because it's not really a bite, its just an on off switch
Much less forgiving than a sprung organic centre.
I hate paddle clutches with a passion, I had one on my Charade turbo for a while and it drove me mental.
If you have a billion horsepower track car, sure, go for a paddle, but on a lightly modded road car? No.
Hi Marf, Your comments
Ps.
A standard clutch will be fine for that power.
.. .. clutch cover ? it feels like any other clutch in that respect
Think the LSD may be making this more of a challenge too! I'm going to man up and try to get the hang of it for a few weeks - if I still can't get on with the clutch it'll be changed.Did you buy the black 1995 off ebay? Had that in my watch list and saw it get taken off
How much did it go for in the end?
£3425 - I'd driven 5 hours to get it and ended up getting home at 2am having driven through pouring rain all the way back - it flipping shifts!! I hear they are very much an on/off affair but not sure if that varies depending on how many 'pucks' it has. My bro has a 6 puck in his which doesn't feel snatchy to me at all. Maybe a 3 or 4 is worse?