Uprated clutches for 360

[bulldog 1]

The general consensus is that most Ferrari engines including the 360 are pretty bullet proof. The only issue as with most super cars is clutch wear.

I'm trying to get ahead of the game and plan my upcoming clutch replacement...whenever it may be?!

Looking around, there are companies offering kevlar clutches with the incentive of 20K life spans! This then brings these cars in line with the clutch wear of an average shopping car, (well maybe a slight exaggeration).

Pegas Clutches in Turkey is one company. Even though i'm Turkish descent, i'm still slightly sceptical. It costs about a grand, just a bit dearer than a OEM clutch. It's good value if the claims are correct and the product is good. Someone reliable would have to vouch for this company or you have to be one of those people that luv a punt!

I would be interested if anyone knows of other companies that do aftermarket clutches that are better than the OEM's.

Thanks.

[Cerbieherts]

There are many reports of issues surrounding Kevlar clutch fitment, including bonded surfaces breaking away from the plate, a long bed in period, very jerky clutch take-up, wear index failure and massively accelerated wear to the flywheel. An original clutch kit and a late level gearbox control unit thats been set-up correctly will see a well driven car reach 30,000 miles between clutch changes. If you want to save a bit of money go for a recon unit from mad-dog clutches. They use original Valeo material and balance each unit.

[bulldog 1]

Cerbieherts said:

There are many reports of issues surrounding Kevlar clutch fitment, including bonded surfaces breaking away from the plate, a long bed in period, very jerky clutch take-up, wear index failure and massively accelerated wear to the flywheel. An original clutch kit and a late level gearbox control unit thats been set-up correctly will see a well driven car reach 30,000 miles between clutch changes. If you want to save a bit of money go for a recon unit from mad-dog clutches. They use original Valeo material and balance each unit.

That's good information. Thanks.

But can a well driven 360 really do 30K miles between clutches?

[Cerbieherts]

Absolutely. 2004 or challange-Stradale software that has been well set up can do these figures. Of course, it also depends on the sort of driving you do, so mostly town driving will wear the clutch faster than say, mostly motorway driving. It is also crucial that whoever services your car yearly checks and adjusts the clutch as required.