Bringing RPS Clutches and Flywheels back.

[bardabe]

Hey Guys this is basically an introductory thread and a feeler to see if the 240SX Market would be interested in High Quality clutches that are rebuild-able here in America, don't cost and arm and a leg, and can hold up to the abuse.

I have developed a good relationship with RPS these past couple of years, their clutches are working wonders on the Porche, Supra, and Z Market. they have clutches for the SR20, KA24, and RB20/25/26 as well. they however have not made clutches for this market in quite sometime. I have the means and connections to bring these clutches back, question is how will you guys support a good quality clutch that is comfortable to drive, will hold good TQ, abuse, and be pleasant to own.

they only offer 2 grades of clutches so the choice would be simple and it wouldn't be over complicated like these other companies selling stage 1,2,3,4,5, etc etc.

with RPS We have the Entry level clutch (Sport) and the Heavy duty clutch (MAX) both available in either Full Face Disk(Street), and 6 puck. our 6 puck clutches don't have clutch "chatter" or i should rather say "minimal" for legal purposes but in reality our 6 pucks don't experience chatter like everyone else in the market today. the price itself well it's not bad specially when you consider the clutches are rebuild-able for a minimum price. the Average Rebuild for an RPS Clutch is about $150 depending on how many components need to be replaced besides the clutch pads.

this is the kicker say you where able to buy an RPS unit. for a KA at $210 (Sport Street) or $330 for a Sport 6puck. that would last forever and be rebuildable for around $150 in the future. RB guys would be around $255 for an entry level clutch the same $335 for a 6 puck. SR guys would be at $275 for an entry level, and $355 for a 6puck.

these figures are worse case scenario, obviously if you guys are successful and we push more product the cost would be lower (like a group buy) I can have RPS Have the clutches ready within 5-10 business day and shipped out to you direct from RPS. to keep cost down on both shipping and time for you to receive your clutch.

So how many of you guys are ready for a clutch? I can have my vendor account setup and finalized within 2-3 days if we can have a solid number of people ready for a clutch soon.

[az_240]

I still have my rps 6 puck from a few years ago. Best clutch I've ever used.

[OzzYNMotioN]

yes! i love these clutches i want one for my SR!

[revcyanide]

would love one for ka24e

[jacobs13]

I have one on my sr and I love it. Feels like stock but grabs hard.

[EnemyS15]

rb25 clutch for me...

[bardabe]

Don't forget to vote guys, that is how i will get the head count and move forward with reproduction of the clutch units.

[Mcpot132]

Count me in, KA luv!

[jr_ss]

I loved my RPS street Max setup when I did my swap back in 06. I beat the piss out of it for 20k+ miles and it still had tons of life left when I sold it. When I say beat, I mean clutch kicks, major slipping at the strip with 400hp and daily abuse. Never missed a beat. However, im now into an Exedy twin. But for those people out there wanting a good solid clutch, I highly recommend RPS.

[R33E8]

I would really appreciate knowing how much torque "good torque" is considered for each clutch.. I assume they are comparable to the regular Exedy and ACT clutches and probably aren't good for over 500hp setups.. A twin carbon disc for the KA would be awesome (and I would buy one)..

[gearhead290]

I had an RPS max street rated at 400 ft-lbs. The hub of the disc came apart on me with 265 ft-lbs of torque. I put MAYBE 10,000 miles on it. Very disappointed in the product. I have an ACT extreme clutch now (unsprung 6 puck) and absolutely no issues.

[xoxide]

I need a clutch... I'm down to give one a shot

[nissandrift]

I've been running a max street for about 4 years, and its been great as long as the pressure plate holds up. I had 2 defective PP that were replaced under warrenty without issue. I cannot specify exactly what went wrong with them for sure, but I have a sneaking suspicion it was due to drivetrain chatter with my welded. Since then its been a trouble free 55,000 miles.

[dftsilvia]

i would be in if u have a pull style clutch for the rb25 neo

[slider2828]

I talked with Phase2Motortrend like 2 months ago and they said they could still get those clutches?

RPS Max Street disc FTMFW!!! Best clutch and good feel and reliable and pretty cheap for 400WHP and under!

[bardabe]

I talked with Phase2Motortrend like 2 months ago and they said they could still get those clutches?

RPS Max Street disc FTMFW!!! Best clutch and good feel and reliable and pretty cheap for 400WHP and under!

I'm sure I'll be able to get better deals than they did. they haven't sold an RPS product for so long now. RPS can make the clutches again but like i said as of this moment their inventory for SR/KA/RB is minimal. and I'd like to keep those good clutches going for our community assuming you guys are all still willing to buy a good clutch setup.

[Morphious]

Just bought a Spec Stage 3 a few months ago but, the other Sr could use a clutch.

Please keep us updated if this goes through or not, I'm very interested.

[docslide]

i effin loved my max street setup that i had on my last sr!
One of the best feeling,streetable,trackable,down right badass clutch i ever had.
I beat on mine for almost 2 years,DD and track events and it never let me down
Im bummed that i just bought an hyper single :/

[nismonismo240sx]

I'm really thinking of getting one. Just wanted to know how long will the warranty last? Probably won't do my auto>>Mani swap till a few more months from now but don't want to miss out on the offer.

[Brian]

I really liked my RPS street clutch.

It's just a renamed Exedy though, right?
I thought I remember EXEDY stamped into it somewhere.

[bardabe]

I really liked my RPS street clutch.

It's just a renamed Exedy though, right?
I thought I remember EXEDY stamped into it somewhere.

That is incorrect, RPS Clutches are RPS Clutches. if i recall correctly there are only 2-3 pressure plate cover manufactures. it's up to each individual clutch manufacture to build their own pressure plates to their specs after the casting is done. (splines, diaphrams, clutch fingers and so on) you will find it that ACT, Centerforce, Clutchmasters, Spec, JWT etc etc will have 2-3 different brand pressure plates depending on what clutch you ordered. then they change the pivot point of the arms, and give it more load. that's why lots of clutch companies clutch are really heavy, and chatter so much.

[Z3NKIBOOST]

I'm down in need if a clutch

[bardabe]

Ok RPS Has given me the green light looks like RPS Will be coming back with me I need to know who wants RB, SR, and KA. so i can somewhat give them a heads up.

[nismonismo240sx]

Count me in for a KA

[dftsilvia]

guna answer my question about the pull type for rb25 neo

[bardabe]

guna answer my question about the pull type for rb25 neo

I'm sorry i thought i sent you a PM about that. We Don't sell Pull Type clutches. However I can sell you all the parts to convert from Pull Type to Push Type. Makes taking your transmission off easier no worries about the TOB pin getting pulled out with heavier pressure plate either.

-Juan

[dftsilvia]

send me a price

[bardabe]

You have PM

[Bernie (NoVA)]

I have one on my S14 KA24DE - got it through a shop that I normally get Z32 parts from.
I am very happy w. it. All the best bringing these to market.

[slim]

i was pissed when i found out rps quit making them for sr's. thats cool that you got them to put them back in production. we'll see how this race season goes hopefully i dont need another one but glad to see the rps option back!

[xoxide]

Price for a KA clutch?

[PrimeDirective]

I'll take a RB25 sport street clutch to 98563

[towlie]

I've been looking at clutches and was about to pull the trigger on an ACT. But if this is happening then PM me, sr btw.

[bardabe]

ok gus RPS is back this week was hectic due to tech inspection for FD being tomorrow. all PM's will be replied to. and vendor account will be set up next week. RPS is back brought to you by Bardabe Performance!

-Juan

[bkt808]

damn i just bought a ACT for my rb25, if this was up 2 weeks ago you would've had me on it.
*edit- was posted awhile ago i must have missed it, rps for me next time

[revcyanide]

fuck yes!


any details on what price will look like!?

I REALLY want one for a ka24e.

[Jay97240Sx]

Great News !!!

[sytfu_S14]

Can we do a group buy discouNT? I'd like a rps Max 6puck

[Bubba]

I am switching away from the KA flywheel setup so I will actually be looking into getting a Z33 clutch when I do scoop one up.

[hotlavaflow]

I need the RPS flywheel friction plates for 300ZX TT, how much?

[jackal264]

i've been using my rps max series for sr for almost 6 years now (second friction disc) best clutches out there

[dftsilvia]

any word on this? i need a clutch asap and i am waiting on this

[future]

Gonna need a lsX clutch and flywheel (if they do that) for 500rwhp and t56 trans

[killer240]

i was thinkin coppin me some illegal garage but..

keep us updated

[EDacIouSX]

I won't vote as this thread doesn't really apply to me. My sr has a Ogura racing clutch and my other car has a RPS 6 puck. I actually hard bardabe rebuild my clutch since I took it out of my old ka and put it in my new ka. It is a very awesome clutch, I have one of the early early early clutches from what I"ve been told that have been produced by RPS and I love it. I hear the newer ones are even better (lighter pressure plate/pedal feel and can hold even more torque than mine).

If I didn't already have a RPS or an ORC clutch, I would pick up a RPS.

[SilviaSativa]

I was really bummed to find out the RPS clutches were no longer available when I purchased a new clutch last year. I was dead set on the RPS and settled for Spec. Great work bringing these back to the 240 community !!!!!

[sweeper240]

I need to buy clutch kit and flywheel now for an sr20det swap

[bardabe]

all that is left is me setting up my zilvia vendor acc. RPS is back ya'll!

[PandahZ650]

I've heard nothing but good things from rps clutches in the past, but i settled for an exedy a couple months back being that i couldn't find a rps for a decent price compared to other clutches

[sytfu_S14]

I need a ka clutch. Are you going to be doing a group buy for the clutch kits?

[Pinggg]

Need a RPS clutch and lighten flywheel for s13 sr20det around 400-500hp. I was about to pull the trigger on a Exedy hypersingle but i'll see if you have anything for my power range and a good price. I just pm'd you. ill be ready to order in about a week or two for sure.

[coupesallday!]

is it possible to make a clutch for an fj20et?

[imcunner]

Pm me price for rps max disc for s15 sr20

[sytfu_S14]

Anyword on this? I need a clutch asap. I would like to get an rps max street

[TrueFreshness]

will these ever be available for S2000's?

[GripTerror]

This thread is super lengthy for me to read... but i am wondering.... I have a KA24DE and am interested in a clutch kit...

I've used the stage 3 xtd (yes china or whatever) made clutch with their 10lbs chromoly flywheel. The setup lasted me over 2 years and still has life left...

It's a sprung puck cerametallic setup ...

My goal with the clutch setup is super response and able to take track abuse. That's what I liked about the xtd stage 3... i really abused it but it was super engaging and responsive i loved it... I COULD buy another... but I am open to suggestions. Alot of ppl say xtd are crap but they are not...

[Loki_S13]

YES!!!! I was thinking about the ACT....fuck that I'm going back to RPS as I once did and was HAPPY!!!! price for KA24DE price on both kind of clutch for my S14 please!

[4bangers]

pm me a price for a sr clutch set please. thanks

[Morphious]

Me too S13 SR.

[LuckyX2]

I'm in for a clutch shipped to 14607.

I have an unsprung ACT 6 puck now and that thing is waaaaay too hard to drive. It grabs hard for sure but it's like an on/off switch. :(

I'll be around 325-375ftlbs when everything is all said and done so I guess a Max Street clutch for an SR would be the one for me.

Thanks!

[bardabe]

Everything is ready to go vendor account is paid for, waiting for clearance to start selling to you guys, i will reply to PM's from the people send, and send prices to the people that asked for the model. remember we need to know what clutch you guys want to give you guys a price. if you aren't sure which one you want feel free to tell us your power goals, and primary use of the car and we will hook you up with the right clutch!

[future]

Ls1 t56 for a 500whp and wtq. Main use will be weekend track car and flossing on the weekends

[bardabe]

Ls1 t56 for a 500whp and wtq. Main use will be weekend track car and flossing on the weekends
We didn't anticipate ls1 customers just yet, but we will have a quote for you by Monday, thank you for your interest enjoy your weekends Zilvia!

[sytfu_S14]

How much for a rps max street shipped to 94541 for a ka24de?

[di-devol]

RPS MAX Pressure Plate w-Sprung Hub 6 Puck, s13 SR20det shipped to 97006? Like yesterday :D

[LuckyX2]

The Max Street is rated for 400ft*lbs, right?

I'm worried I'll be cutting it close. When I'm done with my gt2871r build I'm hoping for 350ft*lbs.

I'm hesitant to upgrade to the 6 puck however because I hate the feel of my current 6 puck.
How's the feel of the Max 6 puck vs the Max Street? Better than the unsprung ACT 6 puck I have now presumably, but how much better?
Does it have a good range to it, gradually grabbing rather than all at once? My current one is like an off/on switch with basically no modulation to it. It's a pain in the ass...

[revcyanide]

KA24E flywheel and Sport Street clutch full face non 6 puck.

also price on a lightweight flywheel

shipped to 80905. thank you

[di-devol]

The Max Street is rated for 400ft*lbs, right?

I'm worried I'll be cutting it close. When I'm done with my gt2871r build I'm hoping for 350ft*lbs.

I don't want to upgrade to the 6 puck however because I hate the feel of my current 6 puck.

Max street disc is 475lbs I believe, Max 6-puck is 550lbs, lol.

[LuckyX2]

Max street disc is 475lbs I believe, Max 6-puck is 550lbs, lol.

Hot damn, if that's true then I'm set with the Max Street haha.

[future]

Waiting on that quote. Also any other clutches around that hp range 400whp/400wtq-500 for the most street friendly

[bardabe]

Max street disc is 475lbs I believe, Max 6-puck is 550lbs, lol.

Yes, for the SR20, the Max 6-Puck is Rated at 550lbs and the Max Street is rated at 450lbs. However, these are conservative numbers to ensure that the products always performs.

[future]

Been waiting for that proce for a couple weeks. I need a clutch

[Broker Face]

i would be interested in a clutch, good timing mine already going bad

[mau5trap]

pm price for s13 sr20det clutch kit.

[wutangben]

pm'ed you, looking for a replacement disc.

thanks

[bardabe]

everyone has PM! it is on like donkey kong! let's get these clutches moving!
also have flywheels on the market now!

links are on the signature!