Review: 2015 Megane RS275 Trophy-R + On-Board Video

[^pomen_GTR^]

I think it is the flywheel then. What I have heard previously is something about Wira 1.5 changing into the clutch from Wira 1.6 which also requires something like modifying the clutch cover. Sorry, what I heard that time is in cantonese not in english, so I wasn't so sure what it meant.



Then I guess those who use those heavy racing clutch on street cars is rather pointless. No point in getting those Ogura Super Single Clutch



I've also heard about making the car easier to accelerate during uphill if 4G15 is using the clutch from 4G92.

upgrade bigger clutch=adding more surface friction..more grip...

and also directly adding rotational weight which is more inertia for engine carrying rpm while moving...


yep...no point using race clutch when stock clutch will be just fine for daily usage....unless the car also going to trackday/dragstrip

 

[RENESIS VIII]

upgrade bigger clutch=adding more surface friction..more grip...

and also directly adding rotational weight which is more inertia for engine carrying rpm while moving...


yep...no point using race clutch when stock clutch will be just fine for daily usage....unless the car also going to trackday/dragstrip

If I upgrade to a bigger clutch, will it have a longer lifespan than the smaller clutch?

 

[vr2turbo]

My turbo with 200bhp uses normal exedy clutch set only.....

 

[RENESIS VIII]

My turbo with 200bhp uses normal exedy clutch set only.....

If you reach red line, will it slip?

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

If I upgrade to a bigger clutch, will it have a longer lifespan than the smaller clutch?

more or less still similar lifespan (and depends on the usage) but lets say the car/vehicle is used to tow something heavy..bigger clutch would be more reliable for that extra stress....

My turbo with 200bhp uses normal exedy clutch set only.....

If you reach red line, will it slip?

no slippage ler...oem vr4 clutch is designed for that level of power...

so do all other car...clutch size is already appropriate to stock power level (and usually have 30% more safe margin above factory engine setup)


like stock scooby wrx 250hp engine...clutch is capable to hold reliable power up to 320hp....so if my scooby didnt exceed that power level, no point upgrading the clutch... simple enough

 

[RENESIS VIII]

more or less still similar lifespan (and depends on the usage) but lets say the car/vehicle is used to tow something heavy..bigger clutch would be more reliable for that extra stress....







no slippage ler...oem vr4 clutch is designed for that level of power...

so do all other car...clutch size is already appropriate to stock power level (and usually have 30% more safe margin above factory engine setup)


like stock scooby wrx 250hp engine...clutch is capable to hold reliable power up to 320hp....so if my scooby didnt exceed that power level, no point upgrading the clutch... simple enough

I see. I thought these larger clutch will have a longer lifespan than smaller clutch before it wears out.

I've thought of this then. To maintain the soft clutch feel, can a car take an OEM clutch from a different car and equips it? Let's say like I have an upgraded 4G93T which makes 270hp but I don't want to use a stiff racing clutch. So can I take the OEM clutch from 4G63T (Evo 3) and use that instead?

 

[vr2turbo]

Yup, as bro. pomen mentioned mine is standard VR4 engine transplant together with the standard gear box, so is not a modded engine to sometime else....

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

I see. I thought these larger clutch will have a longer lifespan than smaller clutch before it wears out.

I've thought of this then. To maintain the soft clutch feel, can a car take an OEM clutch from a different car and equips it? Let's say like I have an upgraded 4G93T which makes 270hp but I don't want to use a stiff racing clutch. So can I take the OEM clutch from 4G63T (Evo 3) and use that instead?

yeap...thats what most people do to maintain stock clutch feel

 

[Tom]

If I upgrade to a bigger clutch, will it have a longer lifespan than the smaller clutch?

To be honest, clutch plates last for years, like a handful of years if driven right, so there's no real reason to source for longer lasting options

Although the truth is, a simple misuse can burn the plate and destroy any life there is to it left. Even when new.

So, never grind the clutch with too much revs and too little contact, especially when ascending hills, or traffic light launches

 

[vr2turbo]

Yup, that is true fact. My VR uses normal Exedy clutch set and I use them for years. I change one set when engine transplant time and in between another set and that is 16 years already. Of course normal every day use not racing.....

 

[RENESIS VIII]

To be honest, clutch plates last for years, like a handful of years if driven right, so there's no real reason to source for longer lasting options

Although the truth is, a simple misuse can burn the plate and destroy any life there is to it left. Even when new.

So, never grind the clutch with too much revs and too little contact, especially when ascending hills, or traffic light launches

As far as I know, my 17 year old car had only changed clutch twice. The first one was changed by my uncle around year 2010-2012 but that clutch (unknown brand according to mechanic) is faulty as it caused engine oil leak from a loose oil seal somewhere at the gearbox area back in 2014. So, I changed to another clutch (Exedy) on that time and I have been using it until now.

For launches, highest that I will go with my car is around 3000rpm. Din't want to go anything beyond that to prevent damage to my clutch and tyres.

 

[amit65]

hi,,
Unbelievably good to drive when there are bends in sight
Not the fastest hot hatch to 100km/h, but still fast at 5.8sec
Monumental grip thanks to the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres
Brilliant chassis
Strong 2.0-litre turbo engine with unusually linear power delivery.

PREVENTATIVE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

 

[sweelt]

upgrade bigger clutch=adding more surface friction..more grip...

and also directly adding rotational weight which is more inertia for engine carrying rpm while moving...


yep...no point using race clutch when stock clutch will be just fine for daily usage....unless the car also going to trackday/dragstrip

Good point there pomen_gtr
Dangggg.....i should have join ZTh earlier. :dong:
Maybe i already used to current clutch setup. UncleVR or renesis know my size still can take it. lol...
i almost got to argue with my father in law, saga aeroback clutch.