D Appleby Flywheel & Sintered Twin Plate Clutch exp.

[x31james]

Judging by the smell and far left pedal not working as well as it used to i think im in need of a new clutch so dropped it off at HWM this morning to see if i have the correct diagnosis. I know this is a regular topic for astons! My 09 4.7 V8 has done 21k so i guess i didnt do to badly. I was wondering if any of you have had David Appleby Clutch and Flywheel installed or similar and would you recommend it over just putting a standard clutch back in at similar cost. (David Appleby Clutch 3k installed Inc. VAT) Dont particularly like the pick up of the current clutch seems a bit clumsy and doesnt bite like you think it would.

[x31james]

Manual

[x31james]

i would assume that the BR and DA clutches will be pretty similar the wording.description of both products is the same/similar!

[x31james]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=136...

[x31james]

Guess it depends where you drive as well, i live in london so probably use the clutch a lot more creeping a long in traffic than someone who lived out in the countryside.

[x31james]

DA now sell organic clutch, which is the one I'm getting installed tomorrow! James Appleby on his way down to fetch the car as we speak! James recommended changing a bearing (I'd assume something to do with clutch operations) as well so total price was 2800+vat not including pick up. Picking it up on Friday so will let you all know how it is! So far excellent service was on the road within 10 mins of calling him up as need the car back for drive up to Cheshire at the weekend! Also I asked him what he thought about mileage on the clutch and he said he hasn't had anyone come back to him burning one out he thinks easy 50k miles in same driving conditions. Will keep you all informed

[x31james]

AMDBSNick said:

x31james said:

on the road within 10 mins of calling him up

Busy then

hahaha

[x31james]

Yeah and the bearing I mentioned above

[x31james]

2800 + vat is for fly wheel + clutch + a bearing (that has something to do with clutch) without bearing it's 2500+vat as seen on their website

[x31james]

So in picture Twin plate organic clutch, custom lightweight flywheel, new clutch release bearing and custom release bearing spacer. which as mentioned above is the 2800+ vat gets you, so 2500+ vat for clutch and flywheel I've been told that its 300 + vat for 08 onward bearings and 275 + vat for before then... Hope this is helpful to those who are interested.

[x31james]

AMDBSNick said:

I do find the excitement around this thread very amusing given the subject has been covered numerous times on this forum and a quick search throws up everything one would need to know

I like reading about other peoples experiences with DAE and others. The more i can read the more i can get an overall opinion no? Clearly people are enjoying reading about my experience with DAE judging by the responses of fellow PHers.

Glad you are all excited haha

[x31james]

Neil1300r said:

I just view it as yet another advertorial

i see you have a V8, have you had any clutch issues with yours?

[x31james]

AMDBSNick said:

x31james said:

I like reading about other peoples experiences with DAE and others. The more i can read the more i can get an overall opinion no? Clearly people are enjoying reading about my experience with DAE judging by the responses of fellow PHers.

Glad you are all excited haha

I note yesterday it took you under 4 hours to come to your decision. Very thorough research I must say. Oh and I get my excitement from driving an Aston with the correct number of cylinders

Cause i wanted it done before the weekend, BR and DAE from what id read where the options, rang DAE and they said we can pick it up and get it sorted for pick up friday! Sorted no messing about. And ouch haha im only 23 so give me another few year and ill get those extra 4.

Edited by x31james on Wednesday 15th April 09:58

[x31james]

ready for clutch replacement!

[x31james]

AMDBSNICK: It seems to me very strange that every time DAE get a clutch customer a thread appears with their name in the title. Perhaps its me

The reason i titled it that is that i found a lot on here about BR flywheel and twin plate but not as much about DAE. When i started the thread i hadn't spoken to DAE or anyone else as i still had hope (not a lot of it)that i didnt need a clutch. I have no loyalties to DAE or any other outfit i'm just a normal chap who thought it would be useful to others to share.

[x31james]

Im 3rd and 5th one down, feeling pretty popular haha .

[x31james]

i was under the impression that Aston Martin owners were like minded people and on here to help each other out??

Edited by x31james on Wednesday 15th April 12:02

[x31james]

JohnG1 said:

x31james said:

So in picture Twin plate organic clutch, custom lightweight flywheel, new clutch release bearing and custom release bearing spacer. which as mentioned above is the 2800+ vat gets you, so 2500+ vat for clutch and flywheel I've been told that its 300 + vat for 08 onward bearings and 275 + vat for before then... Hope this is helpful to those who are interested.

Is that a David Appleby designed and/or engineered and/or manufactured clutch or is it the standard Aston Martin twin plate as used in the more powerful cars that use the same Graziano transaxle?

Selling sintered clutches to most folks is a bit tricky, since they tend (not always, but often) to have a binary nature - not easy to slip the clutch tends to be more ON or OFF...

I asked James at DAE, In answer to your question the flywheel is a custom design by DAE,the clutch is from the AML range as used on bigger engined graziano gearbox cars as you mentioned. in total there are 4 flywheel options designed to fit with the different clutch options...Hope this helps. After to talking to James he suggested the organic clutch over sintered as it might be a bit harsh in London traffic as you said on/off characteristics

Edited by x31james on Wednesday 15th April 12:30

[x31james]

latest pictures clutch removed, as you can see think its seen better days

[x31james]

Close up clutch