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Old 09-30-2022, 06:08 AM
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Clutch upgrade for track?

Clutch feels like it doesn't have much life left on it and I figure if I'm gonna replace the clutch why not get a nicer kit.
How do people feel about the OS Gicken kits? This car would be MAINLY track/auto-x but I'd still need to be able to drive it TO the track (no trailer). No major engine mods beyond intake/exhaust and a tune are planned.

Follow-up: Watching some videos on the job and it looks like you need to remove the diff to get to the clutch. Is a limited-slip worth it?
 
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OS Giken is a very nice clutch and one of the best i have seen.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-os-giken-parts/v-mini/



Most people like to do the LSD at the same time since you will have the clutch out/trans out. You get more grip when you loose it in the corners on take off. Giken has a Racing diff also which is linked above.

 
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