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TR HD Clutch System

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#1 ·
Hey all,

Just received the new TR clutch system today and all i can say WOW. This is a beautiful piece of work.

I have been snapping pinion bolts (M5) nearly every bash for the last while -> those days are gone now. This pinion bolt is huge.

If your thinking about it - DON'T - just get one.

Senad.
 
#6 ·
Yes the dollar sucks, but it sucks even more when you get through half a tank and the bolt snaps, so the money didn't matter so much.

One time i even shattered the pinion key on both sides along with the bolt.

Its a modded TS 30.5.

senad
 
#10 · (Edited)
This weekend...

*Cracked (and clean Broke) Gear plate
*Melted/Cracked 2 Clutch bell carriers
*Snapped pinion gear bolt (and SHATTERED Pinion key)
*Seized bell bearings

And all this is only in one bash and at first look...still have to pull appart!

So needless to say,
Turtle Racing Complete Clutch System is my NEXT PURCHASE!!
 
#16 ·
Got mine too :D

Still can't get those big-arse pics in my posts like all you guys do due to the file size restriction so I've scaled them down for web pages and inserted them that way. Maybe someone can fill me in on the way to insert a larger image ??

Anyway..Here are some detailed pix so you can see for yourself :)
 

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#15 ·
Glad you can access those bolts still as thats how I remove my engine.

The Elcon clutch.... hmmmm. I am over mine but that's just my opinion.
With the dollar low ATM we should be able to get good money for them on ebay...... just a thought.
 
#18 ·
Yeah it is but to be honest I've only ever used the top one anyway as an allen key fits fine behind that plate and in the bolt...i'm old skool and still use 'unbrako' allen keys :D
 
#19 ·
Hey Guys,

Nice pics!!

I really gave mine some curry on the weekend, and normally the M5 would have snapped without a problem.

I have been running the elcons on sand with the fully enclosed carrier for ages now, not one problem as sand cant get in, those vented ones IMO should stay out of the sand. That being said I have had problems with the alu bells expanding, sleeve moving and the outside of the bells binding to the inside of the carrier, changed to the stock bell and not one problem.

They are the old days now - you wont regret getting these setups.

Senad.
 
#22 ·
They are the old days now - you wont regret getting these setups.

Senad.

Great to hear Senad! I had read up alot on these on the US forums and resposes from TR with all reports being positive but it's even better to have someone completely detatched givin em a great wrap :thumb:
 
#20 ·
Just received mine as well, it's a nice bit of gear that's for sure.

Dave the gear plate hole is large enough that the pinion passes straight through, you would just need to undo the 1 downward facing bolt the go's through the brake assembly and the engine would slip out intact.
Through the left side of the car as you showed me on Saturday if that makes sense.
 
#24 ·
Just received mine as well, it's a nice bit of gear that's for sure.

Dave the gear plate hole is large enough that the pinion passes straight through, you would just need to undo the 1 downward facing bolt the go's through the brake assembly and the engine would slip out intact.
Through the left side of the car as you showed me on Saturday if that makes sense.

Ahh.... thanks for that dean.

How did you like that way on Saturday I showed you..... did it make it any easier or is it much for a much?
 
#23 ·
AHHHH...Right! That's easy enough :)

Thanks for that M_E :thumb:
 
#27 ·
Hey all,

I know alot of people had elcon over heating problems, so are people still getting these over heating clutches with the t.r system?
Cheers
I got rid of my Elcrap and I think most people have also.

The stock clutch is much cheaper and mazda ute is re lining the shoes it seems like a better combo.

Just my 2 cents
 
#31 ·
I just dug this thread up and I am thinking of putting an order in with DPS for one of these setups.

How does everyone still like em? I am known to blow a fair bit of CA$H on me Baja, but are these things really worth it?

I am goin to run
ttp://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/200952712530313.jpg

with one of these http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/200962133743768.jpg

a fresh one of these http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/2007102803526740.jpg

a new set of these
http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/200712925114165_t.jpg

do i need one of these?
http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/20093221330324.jpg

Will I need all the above mentioned parts? Will this gearin be suitable for my fresh 29cc engine with rear dom and WT-813 Carburetor? Or is the gearing TOO FAST?

Thanks in advance guys :thumb:
 
#32 ·
I just dug this thread up and I am thinking of putting an order in with DPS for one of these setups.

How does everyone still like em? I am known to blow a fair bit of CA$H on me Baja, but are these things really worth it?

I am goin to run
ttp://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/200952712530313.jpg

with one of these http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/200962133743768.jpg

a fresh one of these http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/2007102803526740.jpg

a new set of these
http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/200712925114165_t.jpg

do i need one of these?
http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/productImages/20093221330324.jpg

Will I need all the above mentioned parts? Will this gearin be suitable for my fresh 29cc engine with rear dom and WT-813 Carburetor? Or is the gearing TOO FAST?

Thanks in advance guys :thumb:
Ok..... first up you used a dirty word.lol
I use the old one of this http://www.danielspitstop.com.au/menuDetails.aspx?MID=606
and works fine..... a lot of guys I race with also use that combo and is great for the dunes but maybe to high for a tight track.

The clutch shoe's you listed is what I also use in my car, if your going sand drop in the 8,000 spring..... if dirt use the stock spring.

The other components you mentioned I cannot comment as I have never used them.

The best thing I can do is suggest you do it this month so SOLS gets 10%
 
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