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sre30s14 · 01-26-2013, 09:36 PM

I have an S14 SR20DET powered BMW E30.

I bought it swapped in already.
I don't have much experience driving manual.

The PO had installed an OS Giken clutch. I think it's a twin plate because it's quite noisy with the clutch pressed in.

I am currently struggling with it because of it's very snappy engagement and stiffness.

I stall it very often and I am still trying to get a hold of it in the parking lot.

I hope to reach 300-350 whp but I won't dare to go past that. Track and drift days are to be seen.

Should I swap out the clutch to get the stock one?

Or will I get used to the clutch? I drive in very very heavy traffic. Only on highways would I be spared.

Really confused because it seems like OS Giken is the THING with auto enthusiasts. It would be a shame to get rid of it and then realize I had shot myself in the foot.

Sileighty_85 · 01-26-2013, 09:40 PM

Keep it, i have one and been driving aound onit for 3 years. Love it.

If you do swap it out keep it as a secondary for if you ever decide to want more power

sre30s14 · 01-27-2013, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

Keep it, i have one and been driving aound onit for 3 years. Love it.

If you do swap it out keep it as a secondary for if you ever decide to want more power

Your foot grew accustomed? It's so damn stiff my leg hurts after pushing it a couple of times.

Would I grow some coping muscles in my leg? lol

Sileighty_85 · 01-27-2013, 05:35 AM

Its a good work out. Getting a Nismo Slave Cylinder might help though.

rcdad123 · 01-27-2013, 10:45 AM

in my opinion, i would replace it. especially if you drive thru stop and go traffic a lot. stop and go traffic would also accelerate clutch wear, and OS Giken is not a cheap clutch. i had a 360whp car and had a heavy duty pressure plate and a six puck unsprung ceramic disc from ACT. i daily drove it and drag raced it almost every week end for 2 years. pedal pressure was only a little bit stiffer than stock, but since its ceramic disc, grab was excellent. BTW, the same clutch is still in use, after about 60k miles and about 13 years.

jorge1190 · 01-27-2013, 11:48 AM

I currently run an OS Giken Super Single in my car and it is also very noisy with clutch pressed in.

It took me a while to get used to it in traffic but I can drive it just fine now. You will get used to it.

01-26-2013, 09:36 PM	#1
sre30s14 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Thailand Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Advice Please : Keep OS Giken Clutch? I have an S14 SR20DET powered BMW E30. I bought it swapped in already. I don't have much experience driving manual. The PO had installed an OS Giken clutch. I think it's a twin plate because it's quite noisy with the clutch pressed in. I am currently struggling with it because of it's very snappy engagement and stiffness. I stall it very often and I am still trying to get a hold of it in the parking lot. I hope to reach 300-350 whp but I won't dare to go past that. Track and drift days are to be seen. Should I swap out the clutch to get the stock one? Or will I get used to the clutch? I drive in very very heavy traffic. Only on highways would I be spared. Really confused because it seems like OS Giken is the THING with auto enthusiasts. It would be a shame to get rid of it and then realize I had shot myself in the foot.

01-26-2013, 09:40 PM	#2
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Keep it, i have one and been driving aound onit for 3 years. Love it. If you do swap it out keep it as a secondary for if you ever decide to want more power __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

01-27-2013, 05:35 AM	#4
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Its a good work out. Getting a Nismo Slave Cylinder might help though. __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

01-27-2013, 10:45 AM	#5
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	in my opinion, i would replace it. especially if you drive thru stop and go traffic a lot. stop and go traffic would also accelerate clutch wear, and OS Giken is not a cheap clutch. i had a 360whp car and had a heavy duty pressure plate and a six puck unsprung ceramic disc from ACT. i daily drove it and drag raced it almost every week end for 2 years. pedal pressure was only a little bit stiffer than stock, but since its ceramic disc, grab was excellent. BTW, the same clutch is still in use, after about 60k miles and about 13 years.

01-27-2013, 11:48 AM	#6
jorge1190 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Culpeper, Va Age: 33 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I currently run an OS Giken Super Single in my car and it is also very noisy with clutch pressed in. It took me a while to get used to it in traffic but I can drive it just fine now. You will get used to it.