it was only a matter of time. I have fried several clutches and need some help choosing something better.
Any suggestions to get me more than a month of driving for a reasonable price (under $500)? I've got an option one five-speed box in at the moment- does this make a difference for clutch choices?

Any help would be appreciated

blown1400, hey does ur s/c a14 cook clutches real quick does it? damn i think my s/c a15 will as well wat type of clutches have u been using?

Hey Mick, we're still waiting for some photos.

what clutch have you been using, the daiken a15 vanette heavy duty one or what?

im going clutch shopping soon will let you know what options they have here

Standard ute clutches are all that I have been using (I had 3 spares - now none). Its not too bad if I ease the power on, but if I put my foot flat in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear, it just cooks them.
The water injection is on a micro switch under the accelerator and is activated when it is at full throttle. Works well, but that is when the real power comes on (drops inlet temps from around 85 degrees down to 40 instantly) and the clutches let go.
I haven't done any research as far as the clutches go, but am keen to give anything a go...
As for photos, I will meet up with lobster this week and let him post some on the site

The Nissan Micra Turbo clutch is reportedly the best original equipment clutch. See clutch??.Quote:But if they are failing with the clutch disengaged (foot off the clutch) ... you probably need something even strong, like a racing clutch or a mult-plate clutch

Go to a reputable clutch shop and get them to make you up a ceramic puck clutch and a pressure plate with heavyer springs. It wont be cheap , but it wont slip either.

When you get the clutch fixed so it holds you will need to stock up on option ones as that will be the next weak link in the drive train. The box bearings wont handle the torque I'm tipping.

Thanks guys, (clutches??) thread was very interesting and I will endeavour to source the Micra Turbo clutch here in Canberra (or Sydney if I have to).
I know that I should probably opt for the multi plate clutch or something a bit beefier, but as the weakness of the gearbox will be my next problem, I will wait until I can source a decent 'box.
Speaking of which, where can I find gear ratio figures on various gearboxes? The option one is a good close ratio box, but now I have some decent torque on tap, I would like something with a bit more of a spread...

My thoughts are go for a beefy dogleg 5spd out of a sunny. These are a good box, I couldnt break one (and I tried VERY hard)
No idea what the ratois are though.