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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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starting a clutch company need help.

my co-worker's father manufactures clutches, and flywheels for all kinds of vehicles. from sports cars to tractors, and bulldozers. i bought a stage2 clutch set for my sr20det 240. it grips great. i got it for so cheap i decieded to start selling them. what im starting with is stage2 set for the 2nd gen n/a, and the t2. its design is the most commonly used, and it is a 4 or 6 puck clutch disk with an extreme heavy duty pressure plate which holds 75% over stock that has 2000 lbs of clampload for cars containing 200 -300 hp. i also offer 3 light weight flywheels. as of now i dont have pics of the pressure plate that i offer but i have one for the 3rd gen. it needs a name, got any ideas? here some pics.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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here are some more. by the way all components will be innerchangeable, and will be available for the 12a and 3rd gen in all 4 stages.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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well, what do u guys think. im not trin to sell anything at this moment, ur comments would be much appreiciated. well id like to add this. that when i start sellin them ill be lettin clutch and flywheel sets for 500 bux.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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whats on that pressure plate on the first post, ive seen weights on the clutch fingers, but never a ring like that
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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whats on that pressure plate on the first post, ive seen weights on the clutch fingers, but never a ring like that
Are you talking about the ring in the center? If so.. that is a pull type pressure plate like on the 3rd gen.. looks normal to me.

Push type pressure plates don't have this ring... 1st gen, 2nd gen are push type.



As for name of the clutch company? Spitfire clutches.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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ah, im use to seeing push type
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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wow this is cool..ive always wanted to start my own bizzness..ill try to think of a company name and get back to you.

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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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that is cool starting a company like that. good luck with the company
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CrackHeadMel
whats on that pressure plate on the first post, ive seen weights on the clutch fingers, but never a ring like that
thats a pic of a 3rd gen pressure plate
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by AcidAngel7477
wow this is cool..ive always wanted to start my own bizzness..ill try to think of a company name and get back to you.

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thank u. ive been tossing a few around in my head , but dont want to say them till i pic one. but im gonna spit the whole list when i do
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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that is cool starting a company like that. good luck with the company
thanks. when i start selling them and have made a little $ im gonna be giving out a three sets, one for drag , one for grip, and one for drifting. the 3 pics are what i would recommend for drag and drifting. the two pics are good for grip racing, the engagement isnt as harsh so ull be less likely to oversteer. thanks for the support. as soon as i see it connin off the ground im gonna sponser 3 TRACK cars. for the guys that put there cars on the track, and push them i want to help. i hope to sponsor a turbo fc, s13 sr20det coupe, and an evo or an wrx sti. im not talking about tomarrow, but thats what i want to do. thanks.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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Awesome, GL with the business. One tip of advice, always make your self available to talk. Nothing is more frustrating to a potential or already customer than trying to contact a vendor and getting nothing but voicemail and no email response.

Even if you have Bad news(for example, your late on a shipping deadline, and its going to take even longer to get it out) the customer will appreciate you being straight forwarded and honest. Just tell it like it is.


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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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anything for the rx8???
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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sounds like a good idea as long as you keep prices competitive. lighter flywheels at a fraction of the cost sounds good too.

Spitfire Clutch CO. or SCCO.

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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how about... Clu Clux Clutch? 'cuz you'll kill your competition with your prices!

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
Awesome, GL with the business. One tip of advice, always make your self available to talk. Nothing is more frustrating to a potential or already customer than trying to contact a vendor and getting nothing but voicemail and no email response.

Even if you have Bad news(for example, your late on a shipping deadline, and its going to take even longer to get it out) the customer will appreciate you being straight forwarded and honest. Just tell it like it is.


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i feel u on availablity. a person that i cant get in touch with i cant take seriously, and bad news is 100 x better than no news. DOZER............................................. ..... ill have them, but not at first. ill have to test fittings , and i cant afford that at the moment. PHOENIX7.......................................... ....the prices will be low untill the over head starts taking from the profit. im gonna be tring to push flywheel and clutch combos for as low as i can to reel some customers in but im not going to really be making much of a profit as of now so im not quiting my day job any time soon. like the name. WAN............................................... ........u had me crackin up with that name. sorry dont think i can u that one, but i like it cause it has a slogan and everything. do u still have the red s5? its an n/a right, can i borrow it. do u know who i am the black guy that had the white s5 gxl with a t2 motor that saw u over by ur job. O , some more pics. little stage one stuff. and some stage4 solid disk neck crusher
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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what about an n/a 7? got any sticker ideas yet?

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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WAN............................................... ........u had me crackin up with that name. sorry dont think i can u that one, but i like it cause it has a slogan and everything. do u still have the red s5? its an n/a right, can i borrow it. do u know who i am the black guy that had the white s5 gxl with a t2 motor that saw u over by ur job.
Oh yea, I remember you. That was my brother with the red FC. The car is n/a and its currently for sale. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

I've got an FD. Soooo if you need any FDs for lets say, a sponsorship?, let me know

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We do printing at the family sweat shop. If you need any business cards, flyers, invoices, stickers, banners or anything else, let me know. We'll take care of you
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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yes i will offer the n/a set, and yes i do have a sticker idea, but i can only use it if i deceide to go with the name. wan u and ur brother look alot alike, about 7'2'' big ears and eyes. jk.... i will be using ur services though.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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how much for a first gen 12a with fly??? needed within the next six months
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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yes i will offer the n/a set, and yes i do have a sticker idea, but i can only use it if i deceide to go with the name. wan u and ur brother look alot alike, about 7'2'' big ears and eyes. jk.... i will be using ur services though.
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Hit me up whenever you're ready. We'll take care of you You're friends with R&R Rotary right? I re-did their logo and printed a bunch of stuff for them. Say whats up if you see us at Sevenstock.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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how much for a first gen 12a with fly??? needed within the next six months
just guessing , could be around 500 to 600,and i might need ur car for 2 days to ensure proper grab. what have u done to it. how much hp. if ur under 200 to the wheels u might be able to use a stage1 set up if it grips properly. itll be a little less expensive. WAN....... thanks for the support. im a little embarrassed, cause at the momment im driving an s13 coupe, and dont even have a rotary. needed a daily driver dropped an sr in it and it was no good................ so here i go again..swappin and converting ,,, but on a car im not use to. should have kept the s5. id feel kind of funny commin in that. i hope someone can give me a ride.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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People show up in all types of cars. One year I went in a Honda Theres a parking lot for the "general public" where people park. You wont be a weirdo there.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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hmmmmmmmmmm....didnt think about that. , but i think i want to smell like exhaust when i get there.
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