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Anyone in SF Bay Area has a 3-pedal 1980s Ferrari with a Kevlar clutch?

Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by SaratogaCA, Feb 4, 2018.

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  1. SaratogaCA

    SaratogaCA Formula Junior

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    #1 SaratogaCA, Feb 4, 2018
    I have an 83 308 GTS QV which will need a new clutch in the next couple of years.

    I am considering putting in a Kevlar clutch.

    Most people tell me Kevlar clutches are too sticky and therefore not fun to drive.

    However, I saw one post here on F-Chat from someone who installed one and seems very happy with it.

    So ... I would like to find out for myself. If anyone has a 308, 328, or Mondial with a kevlar clutch, may I take it for a short test drive?


    Thanks,
    Sam in Saratoga
     
  2. Perfusion

    Perfusion F1 Rookie

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    #2 Perfusion, Feb 24, 2018
    This won't be of TOO much help, as I've moved to Georgia, but I have one in my '79 GT4. Juan at Grand Prix Motors in Campbell did the build and install during a routine major service. I find the car very drivable - not too sticky. My clutch pedal is very heavy (relative to other, modern manuals I've owned), but I don't attribute that to the Kevlar...

    Best of luck.
     
  3. SaratogaCA

    SaratogaCA Formula Junior

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    #3 SaratogaCA, Feb 25, 2018
    So if you had to do it over, would you do it again?
     
  4. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 Kaivball, Feb 25, 2018
    I have a Kevlar clutch in my 348.

    I probably have 6k miles on it. Yes, it grabs fast but is not an issue. My mechanic in Campbell said it’s the last clutch I will ever need.

    Kai
     
  5. SaratogaCA

    SaratogaCA Formula Junior

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    #5 SaratogaCA, Feb 25, 2018
    Any chance I could take it for a short test drive to a get a feel for it?

    Two people have told me the Kevlar clutches are too sticky for non-race track driving. But now, two fellow F-Chatters have told me they are happy with their Kevlar clutches.
     
  6. Perfusion

    Perfusion F1 Rookie

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    #6 Perfusion, Feb 25, 2018
    Yes, absolutely.
     
  7. djantlive

    djantlive Formula 3

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    #7 djantlive, Mar 10, 2018
    I’d do it. It grabs harder so it slips less. The durability outweighs a pre mature replacement.
     
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  8. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 Kaivball, Mar 10, 2018
    Sure. Just saw your post.

    PM me and we can arrange it. I live in San Jose.

    Kai
     

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