25-08-2015, 11:11 PM
it was a 'standard' helix i ran in my last 306 (mapped a fair bit more than my current one) and was fine, and was the same clutch that the other lads had run. the 'standard - organic' helix is officially rated to 300 ftlbs but helix are known for under rating there items.
Unless the top side of stage 3 is on the cards i wouldnt consider anything else to be honest. they have been tried and tested several times and never once had any issues. Not saying the black diamonds wont work/last but they dont seem to have the same kind of testing that the helix ones have had. Then theres the argument that a paddle clutch doesnt last as long on daily driving and that they are shit to drive in town traffic etc, (the CG Paddle i had drove brilliantly, for the few miles it managed i have to admit).
The only issue with the helix that i recall was that as it was an uprated pressure plate aswell it made the pedal slightly firmer, and it wasnt much, but if your running an old worn out cable it could break so would always reccomend a new cable when fitting a clutch of any type to be honest...
Out of curiosity, I wonder if anyone from this forum approached Pug1Off to see if they offer a peugeot owners club group buy discount or something? Maybe if the helix could be got for less than £300 it may be enough to settle peoples doubts?
Unless the top side of stage 3 is on the cards i wouldnt consider anything else to be honest. they have been tried and tested several times and never once had any issues. Not saying the black diamonds wont work/last but they dont seem to have the same kind of testing that the helix ones have had. Then theres the argument that a paddle clutch doesnt last as long on daily driving and that they are shit to drive in town traffic etc, (the CG Paddle i had drove brilliantly, for the few miles it managed i have to admit).
The only issue with the helix that i recall was that as it was an uprated pressure plate aswell it made the pedal slightly firmer, and it wasnt much, but if your running an old worn out cable it could break so would always reccomend a new cable when fitting a clutch of any type to be honest...
Out of curiosity, I wonder if anyone from this forum approached Pug1Off to see if they offer a peugeot owners club group buy discount or something? Maybe if the helix could be got for less than £300 it may be enough to settle peoples doubts?