southbend clutch speed6

[jracer]

anyone know any updates ?/ when it will be available ?

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by jracer anyone know any updates ?/ when it will be available ?

I've been calling once a week and they keep telling me it'll be released VERY soon and that the test cars are loving them.

I've gotta say, they're SUPER excited about it and it's nice to know that these clutches will be proven before we get them. (Guinea pig clutches FTL)

Their single disc and the Fluidampr unit are the only things holding up my build. Stock pedal feel and 600 -800 awtq capacity sounds good to me!

I can't wait!

[jracer]

keep us posted alpha

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by jracer keep us posted alpha

Give em a buzz today, I am! Maybe it'll show them how anxious we are.

[Alpha]

I just spoke with John at SB... We're looking at full production in about 3-4 weeks. This is a hard date btw, no bs.

Hell yeah!

[zpele]

What are these gonna cost around? I can hold off on my clutch for a few weeks if they are reasonable.

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by zpele What are these gonna cost around? I can hold off on my clutch for a few weeks if they are reasonable.

Pricing hasn't been calculated yet, but he did say there are about 6 levels/options for us from basic upgrades to Race ready 800lbft capacity... All being single disc based with SUPER smooth, quiet, and comfortable driving manners. (LW Steel Flywheels as well)

[aviator79]

I want one. Nice find.

[zpele]

Originally Posted by Alpha Pricing hasn't been calculated yet, but he did say there are about 6 levels/options for us from basic upgrades to Race ready 800lbft capacity... All being single disc based with SUPER smooth, quiet, and comfortable driving manners. (LW Steel Flywheels as well)

Hmmmm ok well I would be looking for 350tq to 400tq application. Not looking to modify too much more than I'm at power-wise.

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by zpele Hmmmm ok well I would be looking for 350tq to 400tq application. Not looking to modify too much more than I'm at power-wise.

I'm sure they're have a mild upgrade for such needs, reasonably priced.

[RaceTech_mzr]

Originally Posted by zpele Hmmmm ok well I would be looking for 350tq to 400tq application. Not looking to modify too much more than I'm at power-wise.

If your looking at that at the crank you can do that with an upgraded OEM disc and save money. If your looking at that at the wheels thats very easy to obtain with a 2500+ pp and segmented kevlar disc.

[RaceTech_mzr]

A picture comparing SAC vs SACHS High Clamp Load pp after modification and flywheel on my S4 and a Customers S4.

[ktpguy]

any updates?

[p057]

Originally Posted by ktpguy any updates?

you're right, it has been about 3 weeks.

Hopefully they're just getting packaging ready with vinyl stickers and pamphlets about not eating the clutches.

Need a clutch, but can ride this one out for a while. Just doesn't hold up at high load.

[Alpha]

My contact was on vacation last week, but he says parts are ordered for production and we should start to have finished products in the classic "2 weeks." Haha!

I'll keep this thread in the loop as soon as I get word. :thumbup:

- Mobile MZR

[jracer]

Alpha any updates ? get on them !

[Alpha]

I'm waiting for the update call. My motor build's kickin off this week and I'll need the Pressure Plate and Flywheel soon so... Shouldn't be too much longer.

I'm pumped though, sounds like we'll finally have a solid solution.

[ktpguy]

any news?

[Boosten Ya(josh)]

Awaiting prices

[Alpha]

Should have an update by the end of the week.

- Mobile MZR

[Alpha]

Talked to John @ SB today.

Most of the parts needed to start mass production are in, but they're waiting on a couple that were outsourced. He asked me to hit him back in 2-3 weeks.

[theschrum]

Originally Posted by Alpha Talked to John @ SB today. Most of the parts needed to start mass production are in, but they're waiting on a couple that were outsourced. He asked me to hit him back in 2-3 weeks.

lol @ another 2-3 weeks. It's all good though.

Glad to see this is actually happening. I am in the market for a kit right now, but will need one in about 2 weeks. Motors coming out this weekend.

[theschrum]

Word!

Looks like Alpha is banned, so I called Jon from South Bend today. They are looking at releasing their line of clutches towards the end of next week. They will have a variety of clutch options available from the get go. And, as Alpha said, one that will hold 800 tq.

I didn't ask what the initial prices are going to be, but you can get a good idea by looking at the other kits they have available.

Check here Home

[jracer]

cool.

[theschrum]

Originally Posted by jracer why did alpha get banned ??

I have no idea. I was looking at his last posts trying to find out, but came up with nothing.

[h.h.sk1nny]

Those prices aren't bad at all...I wonder if it's a complete kit or just an actual clutch. I will probably be getting the "DAILY" or "ENDURANCE" setup hopefully its rated for about 450-500ish

[shadesofgray19]

Originally Posted by theschrum I have no idea. I was looking at his last posts trying to find out, but came up with nothing.

Got into it with Kevin. Said he was a baller that could afford the full-race EFR kit he got, expensive rims, but thought the donation fee was too high to support this amazing forum. All posts were wiped clean, just like my memory in 3.. 2... 1...

[h.h.sk1nny]

Well, I guess someone has got to pick up where Alpha left off lol. I emailed SB yesterday about the clutches. I will keep you guys posted

[h.h.sk1nny]

Here is a reply I got from Jon @ SB. I was askin them when they will be out and if it's a complete kit/whats included. Here is his reply:


These kits are still a few weeks out.

All our our kits will include a light weight steel flywheel with a conversion clutch. All of our kits must be sold and used with our flywheel and clutch, in other words our parts will not work with any other parts, you must use our clutch on our flywheel.

I'm hopin/expecting these to include a TOB, alignment tool and whatever else that is usually in a kit. These prices/value should be as pimp as these things are for holding power

[darkcherry]

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[p057]

Originally Posted by h.h.sk1nny Here is a reply I got from Jon @ SB. I was askin them when they will be out and if it's a complete kit/whats included. Here is his reply: These kits are still a few weeks out. All our our kits will include a light weight steel flywheel with a conversion clutch. All of our kits must be sold and used with our flywheel and clutch, in other words our parts will not work with any other parts, you must use our clutch on our flywheel. I'm hopin/expecting these to include a TOB, alignment tool and whatever else that is usually in a kit. These prices/value should be as pimp as these things are for holding power

I am absolutely dying. i just got raped by my buddy's MS3 because the damn clutch starts slipping at high load around 4700-5000 rpm in 4th-6th

fucking sucks ass. I may just buy a 6 puck now because it's getting way worse.

[h.h.sk1nny]

Just got an email from Jon @ Southbend.....release date is Sep 14th!!!!! Woot Woot

[p057]

goddamnit.

[Boosten Ya(josh)]

Originally Posted by h.h.sk1nny Just got an email from Jon @ Southbend.....release date is Sep 14th!!!!! Woot Woot

Any idea on prices?

[h.h.sk1nny]

Originally Posted by Boosten Ya(josh) Any idea on prices?

Lemme email him.

[Speed_j23]

Originally Posted by Boosten Ya(josh) Any idea on prices?

I spoke to John a little over a week ago and was told pricing would start at $1100(shipping not included) with there stage 1 kit which is good for about 490TQ. Also all of their kits will include a steel FW that isn't much lighter than stock. That's all I got from them; I couldn't wait any longer and I can't really afford that right now so I just installed an ACT 6 Puck.

[Boosten Ya(josh)]

Will this clutch work with the oem flywheel? Or is it smaller?

[Code Monkey]

No, you need a whole Southbend setup, clutch + flywheel.

[Guthrie]

So their FW won't go with OEM clutch either?

[Boosten Ya(josh)]

Do you know if it's bigger or smaller then oem? If it's smaller then i bet you can use a act FW.