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Isamu · 02-23-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

still havent fully decided on the clutch combo... everyone says southbend.... but ive never really heard of southbend and thats why im not yet sold..... anyone wanna fill me in?

I went with OS Giken, but southbend is decent from what I hear

KaienZ34 · 02-23-2013, 08:48 AM

I just hate the noise the lightweight clutches make, all that damn chatter.

simota1 · 02-23-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I went with Southbend. I bought mine from Joe at Z-Speed. Highly recommended! Top notch customer service. Excellent shipping. I told Joe what my projected horsepower and torque numbers were and we put together a package to suit my needs.

Once again, highly recommended.

galeforce did you get a lightweight flywheel?

simota1 · 02-23-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

I went with OS Giken, but southbend is decent from what I hear

baller status!!!!

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I just hate the noise the lightweight clutches make, all that damn chatter.

im thinking of getting the lightweight metal ones... do they make super loud chatter? joe at zspeed said it wouldnt be loud like the aluminum ones...

GaleForce · 02-23-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

galeforce did you get a lightweight flywheel?

It's lighter than stock but not the lightest you can get. No chatter here. That was one of the reasons I went with the Southbend set-up instead of Z1 or JWT. The JWT sounds like a tractor. Email or call Joe at Z-speed, tell him what you're looking for and he'll make sure you get what you need. Seriously, he is a great guy. He called me at 9:00 am Saturday morning while he was eating breakfast just to answer a question I had. Awesome customer service

This is my set-up,

South Bend Clutch by J M Gale, on Flickr

Left stock, right Southbend,

Untitled by J M Gale, on Flickr

GaleForce · 02-23-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

baller status!!!!

im thinking of getting the lightweight metal ones... do they make super loud chatter? joe at zspeed said it wouldnt be loud like the aluminum ones...

The OS is the best you can get, but way overkill for your set-up. If you have money to burn get the OS.

I have not heard any chatter with my set-up. I told Joe I didn't want it to sound like a tractor and he didn't steer me wrong.

simota1 · 02-23-2013, 01:02 PM

gale is that the southbend metal flywheel lightweight one? on there site?

GaleForce · 02-23-2013, 01:20 PM

This is the one I bought ZSpeed Performance South Bend Clutch DXD Black Nissan Infiniti Flywheel It's 24lbs instead of 14lbs like the aluminum flywheels. Thats the reason why you don't get much, if any, chatter.

I also did the Stage 3 clutch. This is probably overkill for you too if you're staying NA.

simota1 · 02-23-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

This is the one I bought ZSpeed Performance South Bend Clutch DXD Black Nissan Infiniti Flywheel It's 24lbs instead of 14lbs like the aluminum flywheels. Thats the reason why you don't get much, if any, chatter.

I also did the Stage 3 clutch. This is probably overkill for you too if you're staying NA.

thanks bro... id rep you but it says i gotta spread my rep first... ill rep you later one buddy!!!

SPOHN · 02-23-2013, 01:54 PM

I have the 14lb flywheel. It does chatter now that it's broken in. But I love that sound. It's mostly louder cause my car is stripped.

Isamu · 02-23-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

The OS is the best you can get, but way overkill for your set-up. If you have money to burn get the OS.

I have not heard any chatter with my set-up. I told Joe I didn't want it to sound like a tractor and he didn't steer me wrong.

simota1 · 02-24-2013, 08:23 PM

the meet was pretty awesome 12 people came...... although the other 3 werent z or gs... lol still a awesome relaxing day and for the first time no sun burn

on a side note... i needa get my clutch ASAP... there is a show coming up.... and my car HAS to be there.....

im wondering if my top secret bars can make it... well see.....

if it can....lord jesus im dumping my money it..... im pretty sure my titan cans/brackets are in by then....

simota1 · 03-03-2013, 02:27 PM

going on the 3rd week and my zed is still broken

KaienZ34 · 03-03-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

going on the 3rd week and my zed is still broken

That sucks brotha, mine isn't broke but i am.

Isamu · 03-03-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

going on the 3rd week and my zed is still broken

if it makes you feel any better(which it should) I won't have driven my car for a year or so because of me coming to the island

but The Island is pretty and has delicious food..and more Z's to look at then here so it's a little ok lol

02-23-2013, 08:48 AM	#2102 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	I just hate the noise the lightweight clutches make, all that damn chatter. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

02-23-2013, 01:02 PM	#2107 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	gale is that the southbend metal flywheel lightweight one? on there site? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-23-2013, 01:20 PM	#2108 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	This is the one I bought ZSpeed Performance South Bend Clutch DXD Black Nissan Infiniti Flywheel It's 24lbs instead of 14lbs like the aluminum flywheels. Thats the reason why you don't get much, if any, chatter. I also did the Stage 3 clutch. This is probably overkill for you too if you're staying NA. simota1 likes this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

02-23-2013, 01:54 PM	#2110 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I have the 14lb flywheel. It does chatter now that it's broken in. But I love that sound. It's mostly louder cause my car is stripped. GaleForce likes this. __________________

02-24-2013, 08:23 PM	#2112 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	the meet was pretty awesome 12 people came...... although the other 3 werent z or gs... lol still a awesome relaxing day and for the first time no sun burn on a side note... i needa get my clutch ASAP... there is a show coming up.... and my car HAS to be there..... im wondering if my top secret bars can make it... well see..... if it can....lord jesus im dumping my money it..... im pretty sure my titan cans/brackets are in by then.... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-03-2013, 02:27 PM	#2113 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	going on the 3rd week and my zed is still broken __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

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