Uprated clutch pressure plate

[jpyke]

Hi folks,

Was just idly wondering if you can get an uprated pressure plate for the standard Stag clutch? Whilst there's nothing wrong with my clutch as it stands I can't say that it feels very good - it doesn't inspire confidence. It bites in the right place and I've no reason to believe that it is worn but putting power down before the clutch is fully engaged makes me grimace. Can't really explain why but it just doesn't feel right. The Cobra I drive has an RV8 and an AP racing brown spring clutch which is bloody heavy but I love it - it feels really good and is very positive. I have to admit I prefer a heavier clutch - you really don't feel like its going to slip at all.

I've noticed quite a bit of discussion about the long nose extension - does this make the clutch feel better? Have to confess I know little about it.

James

[flying farmer]

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Rv8 and Tv8 clutch covers are the same part number in the Rimmers catalogues and I am sure that the autojumble clutch that has been fitted to the TR for many years fitted several largish engines

Since the rover puts out about 50lb/ft more than the stag it should be more than adequate if it is a good one.

With the known weakness of the Triumph cross shaft, I would be in no hurry to increase the load on the pin with a heavier clutch

Neil

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jpyke wrote:

Hi folks,

Was just idly wondering if you can get an uprated pressure plate for the standard Stag clutch? Whilst there's nothing wrong with my clutch as it stands I can't say that it feels very good - it doesn't inspire confidence. It bites in the right place and I've no reason to believe that it is worn but putting power down before the clutch is fully engaged makes me grimace. Can't really explain why but it just doesn't feel right. The Cobra I drive has an RV8 and an AP racing brown spring clutch which is bloody heavy but I love it - it feels really good and is very positive. I have to admit I prefer a heavier clutch - you really don't feel like its going to slip at all.

I've noticed quite a bit of discussion about the long nose extension - does this make the clutch feel better? Have to confess I know little about it.

James

Forgive an auto owner sticking his oar in, but I wonder if you're comparing the two and the Stag is coming out second ? Perhaps a version of Stag paranoia ? I would have thought the Cobra was much lighter therefore bound to show a considerable difference in it's reaction. Just a thought passed on in the hope of delivering a little comfort Martin.

[jpyke]

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Martin Stevenson wrote:

Forgive an auto owner sticking his oar in, but I wonder if you're comparing the two and the Stag is coming out second ? Perhaps a version of Stag paranoia ? I would have thought the Cobra was much lighter therefore bound to show a considerable difference in it's reaction. Just a thought passed on in the hope of delivering a little comfort Martin.

Hehe thanks Martin! I must admit that the clutch is one area where I'm not suffering from paranoia - you're right that the Cobra is a light car but the bite point on its clutch is very definite and you need only let the clutch pedal up a little bit before its almost fully engaged. With the Stag it feels like you're encoraging a reluctant beast into action. I'm not one for quick standing starts but it does make me feel like I would rather avoid them altogether and only put the gas on when the pedal's fully up.

I wouldnt want an auto in a Cobra but I do have a friend who has exactly the same kit with a jag auto box and the engine from a Daimler Majestic Major which is an Edward Turner designed 4.5L V8; a fearsome beast. Apparently were brilliant engines, sad that they weren't used more really. Jag used the 2.5 version from the Dart in their MkIIs etc but the 4.5 died quietly. It was alleged that they were going to put it in the E Type but it was vetoed by one of the Jag directors who had an agreement with the foundry that cast the straight 6.

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Try a couple of brisk starts in the Stag, see what happens, it won't do any harm, if it slips you have a genuine prob, if not, you don't, personally I would rather know.

I agree completely, the Turner 4 1/2 V8 was a magnificent engine, an unrecognised hemi-hero. Martin.

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jpyke wrote:

Daimler Majestic Major which is an Edward Turner designed 4.5L V8; a fearsome beast. Apparently were brilliant engines, sad that they weren't used more really.

My father has a Daimler Majestic Major and I would agree it is a great engine - really nicely engineered when you take it apart as well. It is a really nice car as well - goes a lot faster and handles a lot better than you would expect from the looks as well, and sounds brilliant.