New OS Giken Clutch for FD ~ STR
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New OS Giken Clutch for FD ~ STR
Hi all,
Heads up to those wanting to change their clutch. I just purchased a set OS Giken STR's to replace my HKS Twinplates.
Pre installation - Set comes with complete flywheel, Cluctch and push/pull conversion for the FD. Build quality is top notch with installation diagrams included.
Installation - Same as HKS but i had to install provided push/pull converter eventhough the HKS was push type. Also had to mess a little with clucth pump for alignment.
First drive - Its better than the HKS as there is less noise and it grips much harder. Pedal feel is lighter than HKS and much more traffic friendly. OS claims that its 30% lighter than their conventional twinplates.
Price - 150 000 Yen/USD1250. This was much cheaper than advertised online.
Here are some pictures.
Heads up to those wanting to change their clutch. I just purchased a set OS Giken STR's to replace my HKS Twinplates.
Pre installation - Set comes with complete flywheel, Cluctch and push/pull conversion for the FD. Build quality is top notch with installation diagrams included.
Installation - Same as HKS but i had to install provided push/pull converter eventhough the HKS was push type. Also had to mess a little with clucth pump for alignment.
First drive - Its better than the HKS as there is less noise and it grips much harder. Pedal feel is lighter than HKS and much more traffic friendly. OS claims that its 30% lighter than their conventional twinplates.
Price - 150 000 Yen/USD1250. This was much cheaper than advertised online.
Here are some pictures.
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Man you must have taken apart your tranny, sandblasted, primered and painted because that is the cleanest tranny I have ever seen.
I think they sell them on www.rhdjapan.com. (OS clutches)
I think they sell them on www.rhdjapan.com. (OS clutches)
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yes i was going to buy them from rhd but timing was an issue. Because i visit my hq in japan almost monthly i ordered thru yahoo japan and got them to send it over to my office in tokyo. Picked it up and handcarried it home.
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Man you must have taken apart your tranny, sandblasted, primered and painted because that is the cleanest tranny I have ever seen.
I think they sell them on www.rhdjapan.com. (OS clutches)
I think they sell them on www.rhdjapan.com. (OS clutches)
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Actually, that's a very good price. Especially if it includes the conversion kit. Myself, i'd prefer not to do the conversion. I think JT-Imports has tried them all, how is it compared to Exedy twin plate, Jason?
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sarukun- how you doing in the uk? just got back from bangkok. will mail you once i get my submissions done for the coming conference.
goracer- it feels better than the hks anytime. the conversion kit provided by OS was 100 times better than HKS.
goracer- it feels better than the hks anytime. the conversion kit provided by OS was 100 times better than HKS.
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I agree that the price isn't bad for what you get. I know that Ramy at www.FDNewbieImports.com can get any clutch from Japan that you want or need for your FD, I was recently discussing this with him
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OS Giken used to have a US distributor/importer/retailer.
But he has since closed up shop.
Not sure what their status is anymore...
http://www.osgiken.co.jp/import/english.html
But he has since closed up shop.
Not sure what their status is anymore...
http://www.osgiken.co.jp/import/english.html
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Originally Posted by GoRacer
Actually, that's a very good price. Especially if it includes the conversion kit. Myself, i'd prefer not to do the conversion. I think JT-Imports has tried them all, how is it compared to Exedy twin plate, Jason?
I never sold them since anyone that I came accross that actually had them, they were trading them in and **** canning them as well.
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