Having concentrated heavily on the standard type clutch for many years which is
 suitable for normal road use, AZCARPARTS has now extending its portfolio and
 introduced a range of performance sports clutches. Mitsubishi Evolution II-VIII,
 Subaru Impreza, Toyota MR2 and Supra, Honda Civic and Integra are among the
 faster moving applications, but the range includes normal type, carbon based
 single, twin and triple plate clutches for a multitude of Japanese sports models.

 Japanese O.E. suppliers like Exedy (known as Daikin in the clutch aftermarket)
 Asco Aisin and Hks , have developed an range of sports clutches to
 accommodate a variety of motor sport applications. Unlike some sports clutch
 suppliers who offer an up-rated standard clutch, These manufactures make their
 sports clutch range specifically for sports applications with each component
 being tailored to meet particular driving conditions. The distinctive pink packaging
 highlights the difference between a genuine sports clutch and a standard/up-
 rated component.

 Due to the complexity of sports performance clutch types, make-up and wear
 differentials, the racing clutch program can appear some what daunting. Broken
 down into basics, clutch types fall into categories suitable for street, circuit, drift,
 rally (including group ‘A’ and ‘N’) and production car racing vehicles. The sports
 ‘normal type’ series consists of thick type metal disc and clutch cover (plus
 optional lightweight flywheel), with a selection of specific clutches for street
 (Organic), street/racing/rally (S Type) and (R Type) suitable for on road
 competition racing that requires good shift response. Both the Organic and S Type
 covers are designed to achieve a 40% higher clamp load than the original genuine
 part. The R Type consists of a thinner disc, reducing the overall weight, together
 with a reinforced matching clutch cover.

 The sports range then extends into carbon single, twin, triple plate and compe-R
 clutches. The carbon series enables an improved shift feel and clutch operation,
 whilst the multi plate configuration offers a light weight, durable clutch resilient to
 high heat, contributing to an improvement in track times. Racing Clutch Repair kits
 are also available.

 As we see the increasing popularity of track days and the new craze 'drifting',
 heavy duty sports clutches are becoming an invaluable product for the motor
 factor sport specialist.