by tom_kauf » Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:30 pm
An update for those who are waiting for more information on the clutches (either from Jim Berry or generally what fits). Basically, you need to pull your clutch out to be sure what you have. There are too many differences. Not just between PreFL (dual mass flywheel) and postFL (single mass flywheel), but also eg 07 to 08 cars. Even Exedy don't know (both their online clutch finder and speaking to them in person). Apparently MSR said that every 08 Liberty GT 6-speed that he has worked on, has 230mm clutch disc...he doesn't understand why...06/07 have 240mm.
Jim Berry is a great guy, always more than happy to help and have a chat. He confirmed the Exedy swaps for our cars used to be good, but are now very average. That explains why forum members on here used to be happy with them. Sachs only makes a 240mm one, so that's not an option for Jim Berry to modify if you have a 230mm one. Jim Berry will make you something top quality, but you have to know what you have. He spoke in length about what every other clutch builder does bad/cheaply. You may pay a bit more for him, but I've come away thinking very highly of him.
EDIT: And although he is semi retiring in 3-4weeks, he said he has a nice workshop setup in Stanthorpe where he is moving to. It's just that there will be a 1 month break while he moves. He said he'd still be doing Mitsubishi and Subaru, just not 'that European rubbish' lol. So don't worry if you don't get one ordered in the next few weeks.