Good comparison Pipo. I cant wait to see your results on the track.
The rollers
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Alright guys here's a couple of pics of Jim's and John's roller clutches. This is just a visual and feeling comparison, no track numbers yet, and of course my opinion.
Let's talk about the weight first. I was surprised that after digging out in my backyard shed for my granpa's scale I didn't even need it. I could tell Jim's clutch was lighter by hand and the scale just affirmed it. Mind you Jim's had heavier weights and a longer spring in it. Jim's clutch as a whole was lighter and the cover was also lighter than John's.
Rolling resistance - By hand Jim's roller moves more freely that John's. Now it could be that Johns clutch hasn't been broke in, I don't John's might be able to explain that one better than me.
Surface finish - This is by looks I'd give to John's, it does seem/look smoother than Jim's. Now after talking to Mar (OHVFORCE) I was told that the "rough" surface was like that for a reason, Jim would have to explain that one. I know John's clutch is new and that could be a factor but I had a stage 3 clutch done by John that I abused for almost 3 years and it didn't look/feel like Jim's.
Old but still works...laugh it up bitches
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If I had to choose a winner with the little data I have, I'd have to pick Jim's clutch. But being that I was very happy with John's stage 3 clutch I'll have to wait to get track numbers before I make a decision on which one to sell. I do have a little time on Jim's roller clutch and I'm telling you that it will be hard to beat.
Have a nice day!
ps. SCALE PICS ADDED!
Let's talk about the weight first. I was surprised that after digging out in my backyard shed for my granpa's scale I didn't even need it. I could tell Jim's clutch was lighter by hand and the scale just affirmed it. Mind you Jim's had heavier weights and a longer spring in it. Jim's clutch as a whole was lighter and the cover was also lighter than John's.
Rolling resistance - By hand Jim's roller moves more freely that John's. Now it could be that Johns clutch hasn't been broke in, I don't John's might be able to explain that one better than me.
Surface finish - This is by looks I'd give to John's, it does seem/look smoother than Jim's. Now after talking to Mar (OHVFORCE) I was told that the "rough" surface was like that for a reason, Jim would have to explain that one. I know John's clutch is new and that could be a factor but I had a stage 3 clutch done by John that I abused for almost 3 years and it didn't look/feel like Jim's.
Old but still works...laugh it up bitches
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Jim's
John's
If I had to choose a winner with the little data I have, I'd have to pick Jim's clutch. But being that I was very happy with John's stage 3 clutch I'll have to wait to get track numbers before I make a decision on which one to sell. I do have a little time on Jim's roller clutch and I'm telling you that it will be hard to beat.
Have a nice day!
ps. SCALE PICS ADDED!
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Nice write up and showing pics. Thank You for that.
I think it took some balls to post this.
Can't wait to see the true facts when your done.
I hope this don't turn into a popcorn fest.:lol:
I think it took some balls to post this.
Can't wait to see the true facts when your done.
I hope this don't turn into a popcorn fest.:lol:
Good write up but we need numbers
I have 110% no problem at all with you posting up.
weigh them and post the results, run them and post the results. fair is fair.
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look at the pics, the one on the left is what you have (minus the dalton cover, plus roller bearings) the one on the right is lighter than the one on the left by just 15 grams. due to the faceplate mod and the spider mod.
then there's the stage 4 which is hands down lighter than them both.
it's all what you want
John
weigh them and post the results, run them and post the results. fair is fair.
look at the pics, the one on the left is what you have (minus the dalton cover, plus roller bearings) the one on the right is lighter than the one on the left by just 15 grams. due to the faceplate mod and the spider mod.
then there's the stage 4 which is hands down lighter than them both.
it's all what you want
John
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