new FMIC or clutch????

themightygez · 16-08-2007, 18:49

Hi guys,
I've now decided I will keep my car for about 2 years and am then looking at a mk2 elise. I'm running a remap, intake etc etc but am now thinking would it be worth getting a FMIC or new clutch. The OEM clutch slips under 2.5k (but I dont boot it under this anyway as it does no good do the clutch or the DMF) but a mate's mate has offered a custom FMIC form his tuning place.

I'm not looking to spend big bucks as the car will be off in a couple of years and already goes "nicely" but any suggestions would be most welcomed.

All the best
Gethyn

53FabiaVRS · 16-08-2007, 18:58

I think with the weather we are (or aren't) experiencing. I would opt for the clutch. Unless your doing loads of track days or live in very hot climates. I dont think you would benefit from a fmic as much as you would a clutch.
Go with the clutch and keep your eye out for a 2nd hand fmic. Thats what im doing anyway.

Jon TDI · 16-08-2007, 18:58

I'd say get the clutch first, as you can fully appreciate the grunt from low down without worrying about the clutch slipping.

Babs · 16-08-2007, 19:08

an Elise!?

Fezboy · 16-08-2007, 19:17

If it's slipping now then its going to get worse.

If your going to sell the car later your going to need the clutch done anyway?

Unless someone buys it with a slipping clutch

skudmissile · 16-08-2007, 19:35

My vote would also be for clutch, Nothing better than a nice clutch to get the power down

Mr Grumpy · 16-08-2007, 19:37

A clutch would be the most sensible, albeit more expensive option.
The low down grunt can be appreciated 'lower down' if you know what I mean.
An fmic will only be appreciated with a bigger turbo, and when caning the car for long periods, although for some reason it seems to be a popular modification.
I am sure a bigger clutch will be more insurance friendly as well.

themightygez · 16-08-2007, 21:02

sounds like I'll be looking out for a clutch. I was speaking to Nick who kept the same pressure plates and only spent £400 incl. fitting - would you recommend a whole new clutch set up or just one particular part?

Thanks
G

themightygez · 16-08-2007, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babs

an Elise!?

I've wanted one ever since I was 15!!! I'm Jason will have a giggle!

WW_VRS · 16-08-2007, 21:24

If you upgrade the clutch, just do the pressure plates too. It makes sense as it will last much longer

vindaloo · 16-08-2007, 23:10

Get both, try to persuade your mate to sort out the fitting of the clutch whilst you "allow" them to "fiddle" with intercooling on your motor

J.

nickl0 · 17-08-2007, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by themightygez

I was speaking to Nick who kept the same pressure plates and only spent £400 incl. fitting - would you recommend a whole new clutch set up or just one particular part?

Hey Gez,

The cost of mine included a brand new (exchange) OEM pressure plate and bolts from Capitol Skoda, along with a Sachs 4 paddle clutch plate from APS. Good for about 390 lb/ft of torque and I'm never gonna be going near that!

Have a word with the guys at APS, they were massively helpful. If you want the guy's name and number I spoke to drop me a PM on here or on the Newport forum.

If you come to our next meet in September have a go in my car and see how it feels.

16-08-2007, 18:49	#1
themightygez Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 318 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	new FMIC or clutch???? Hi guys, I've now decided I will keep my car for about 2 years and am then looking at a mk2 elise. I'm running a remap, intake etc etc but am now thinking would it be worth getting a FMIC or new clutch. The OEM clutch slips under 2.5k (but I dont boot it under this anyway as it does no good do the clutch or the DMF) but a mate's mate has offered a custom FMIC form his tuning place. I'm not looking to spend big bucks as the car will be off in a couple of years and already goes "nicely" but any suggestions would be most welcomed. All the best Gethyn __________________ Gez http://www.slide.com/r/5JBwR9-47j95A...&view=original rolling on 18's.........smooth and shiny!

16-08-2007, 18:58	#2
53FabiaVRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newark, Notts Posts: 281 Thanks: 30 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Re: new FMIC or clutch???? I think with the weather we are (or aren't) experiencing. I would opt for the clutch. Unless your doing loads of track days or live in very hot climates. I dont think you would benefit from a fmic as much as you would a clutch. Go with the clutch and keep your eye out for a 2nd hand fmic. Thats what im doing anyway.

16-08-2007, 18:58	#3
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,196 Thanks: 34 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Re: new FMIC or clutch???? I'd say get the clutch first, as you can fully appreciate the grunt from low down without worrying about the clutch slipping. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper!

16-08-2007, 19:08	#4
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Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,317 Thanks: 19 Thanked 111 Times in 105 Posts	Re: new FMIC or clutch???? If it's slipping now then its going to get worse. If your going to sell the car later your going to need the clutch done anyway? Unless someone buys it with a slipping clutch __________________ Octavia VRS A standard looking car with a twist of Impossible Performance Herts South Mimms Meet 30.10.2008

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skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,181 Thanks: 418 Thanked 181 Times in 163 Posts	Re: new FMIC or clutch???? My vote would also be for clutch, Nothing better than a nice clutch to get the power down __________________ Bored of the volvo already

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Mr Grumpy Ho Hum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not here Posts: 4,483 Thanks: 7 Thanked 155 Times in 91 Posts	Re: new FMIC or clutch???? A clutch would be the most sensible, albeit more expensive option. The low down grunt can be appreciated 'lower down' if you know what I mean. An fmic will only be appreciated with a bigger turbo, and when caning the car for long periods, although for some reason it seems to be a popular modification. I am sure a bigger clutch will be more insurance friendly as well. __________________ I turned the light off.............

16-08-2007, 21:02	#8
themightygez Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 318 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: new FMIC or clutch???? sounds like I'll be looking out for a clutch. I was speaking to Nick who kept the same pressure plates and only spent £400 incl. fitting - would you recommend a whole new clutch set up or just one particular part? Thanks G __________________ Gez http://www.slide.com/r/5JBwR9-47j95A...&view=original rolling on 18's.........smooth and shiny!

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WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,734 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Re: new FMIC or clutch???? If you upgrade the clutch, just do the pressure plates too. It makes sense as it will last much longer __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

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vindaloo Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Bucks Posts: 1,144 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: new FMIC or clutch???? Get both, try to persuade your mate to sort out the fitting of the clutch whilst you "allow" them to "fiddle" with intercooling on your motor J. __________________ Slowly turning the planet sooty.

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