I drove Dens s12 (JAPSTER)

[bloodybigtrukkin]

Will probably go over to Den's on Saturday and help him get the prop off and hopefully sort out a decent recovery point as well.
Not the easiest thing to tow with the front splitter on.

[30psi]

That won't be the first or last propshaft or anything else in the transmission breaking from dumping a paddle clutch unfortunately.

Thats why clutches have sprung centres to soften the impact. Bigtone from sxoc had a paddle clutch shatter dumping it in 3rd and it shat itself smashing the gearbox bell housing to bits. He's running around 600bhp as well.

Does the paddle clutch in there have a sprung centre do you know?

[PukkaSilvia]

Originally Posted by 30psi

That won't be the first or last propshaft or anything else in the transmission breaking from dumping a paddle clutch unfortunately.

Originally Posted by Pukkasilvia

so i came round a tight bend after some traffic lights and dipped the clutch slightly to bring it into the power band and floored it. the thing felt like it was going to pull a wheelie......

I didnt Dump the clutch.Why am i continiously having to set you straight.

The thing with dens setup is that it has longer uprated gear ratio's in an s14 box and a modified 300zx rear diff(unsure of crown and pinion size) To get any sort of decent launch it would involve launching at a higher rpm and slipping the clutch slightly to stop it from bogging down. I didnt bugger his prop from negligence or ignorance, I drive cars with twin plate sintered clutches all the time,A paddle clutch is easy work. I found his a little harsh in traffic due to the 1st gear ratio but other than that very well set up. It broke as it was either allready stressed or because its not upto the job.He has an uprated box and diff, the bit in the middle is going to be the next weekest point. The uj did look to be slightly undersized to be honest but its probably worth replacing with the same and see how it lasts.

[Japster]

Originally Posted by bloodybigtrukkin

Will probably go over to Den's on Saturday and help him get the prop off and hopefully sort out a decent recovery point as well.
Not the easiest thing to tow with the front splitter on.

Sounds good - all offers greatly appreciated mate - Have to check if Simon's got the right UJ in stock though first! - If so, are we looking at another meet then on Sat? lol!

Martin? - Cheers for the info - I honestly don't know if it's sprung or not, but I guess if the clutch is gripping that well now I should be happy compared to previous clutch problems!

Will find out, but yeah - Will be good to get a proper launch with a new UJ, as that felt f*cking awesome! - You could feel the car rearing up ready to fly... - Second time lucky Pukka?

Cheers all - You really do look after me, and it's appreciated...

[30psi]

So whats the spec of your engine then?