Dannyboy Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I'm in the process of renewing the Clutch centreplate on my K-series car ,it's an AP therefore has known issues and as it's mainly used for Sprinting - it's a form of preventative maintenance of sorts.However - the part - CP2257-44 is out of stock with Caterham, the alternative CP2257-9 is not available at Redline, nor any of the AP dealers that i've spoken to and they don't believe it's currently in production.So, anyone know of one available or alternatively a part number that will work? I ideally don't want to replace the whole clutch cover and centre plate unless I really need to. dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Helix is a name I've seen mentioned a few times. Not used one personally. Alternatively try one of the ford performance specialists.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycleSi Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I was in the same position as you recently having been very disappointed with AP clutches. Fitted this lot and it feels lovely and seems to handle the torque better too:Helix - http://www.helix.hd-dev.co.uk/products/performance-clutches/caterham/Plate - http://www.burtonpower.com/helix-hd-clutch-plate-x-flow-rwd-1-x23-spline-190mm-70-1605.htmlCover - http://www.burtonpower.com/helix-clutch-cover-escort-mk2-curly-finger-1-6-pinto-gt-60-3329.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 17, 2018 Member Share Posted January 17, 2018 AP Racing?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris whitlow Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I got a Helix clutch plate from Mardi Gras Motorsport at the beginning of last yearIt's been fine so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Tried AP... they don't sell direct anymore - it doesn't appear that part CP2257-44 or CP2257-9 are currently in stock anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris whitlow Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 The Helix 70-1605 Ford Centre Plate is in stock at Mardi Gras and it fitted mine no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I've got a Helix one - had to send me two as the first had poorly fitted rivets - they were proud of the friction material - could be seen without opening the plastic bag it was in.Sent me a new one with no trouble before I had a chance to send the old one back, so all dealt wit perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompster Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I fitted a Helix one last year which has been fine and no noticeable difference from the AP one (which had disintegrated). Interestingly the AP one has Valeo written all over the friction material and my Helix one was actually a LUK plate. So you may be able to safe a few quid by just buying one of those. The Helix coverplate had the original markings ground off which made me suspect the whole thing was just a heavily marked up LUK clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 LUK aftermarket is in Hereford,Might be worth a phone call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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