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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4204   
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It’s not so much the advantages of LOF (or Clutchfix for that matter) as avoiding the complete garbage that is the standard clutch. The springs on a standard one are too weak, they get squashed, rattle like hell then eventually fall out. Mine are in the rattling like hell phase at the minute. I’ll go with either LOF or Clutchfix before my next big trip, but I don’t really have a preference for one over the other. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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24th Jul 2019 9:55pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2147 
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LOF. Luke is brilliant and goes above and beyond for his customers. His products are very good as well. Instagram @defender_ventures
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25th Jul 2019 5:03am |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3254 
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Yep, excellent products and service that is second to none.
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25th Jul 2019 5:15am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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I have had a power-spec clutch from LOF for the better part of 18 months now, Probably covered somewhere near 14,000 miles. I bought it because the Valeo clutch I fitted 18 months earlier had begun to slip, especially on steep hills or slip roads when accelerating. I went through all the usual possible reasons for the slipping, including having a remapped ECU, oil contamination, coolant contamination... It got pretty alarming near the end so I was ready to try something uprated...!
As my flywheel was only 18 months old Luke advised that continuing to use it would be alright but to take it easy for 500 miles or so to let the fly and plate to bed in together and whilst doing so to "take it easy" on the go pedal. This was probably the most agonising but relaxing 800ish miles I have driven in ages. Luke was right and the "mating process" was entirely successful 
Since that point the clutch has performed brilliantly with not a trace of slipping and allowing all the horses (that have not fled the stable in 200+k miles) to get their hooves down. UP hill, down dale, loaded up to the gunnels, on and off road... The only thing to mention is that the clutch pedal is now marginally heavier than with the original Valeo setup. It is not obtrusive and you quickly get used to it. The addition of the clutch spring helps with this though... Apart from that the actual difference between the quality of workmanship between the Valeo and LOF units really cannot be compared, it'd be like comparing a cave matured cheddar with squeezey cheese from a can... Everything is made better but it does the same job. Plus I liked the massively uprated release bearing and clutch fork retaining clip. All in all I am a very happy Defender owner and am equally happy to recommend the product and service from Luke at LOF. |
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25th Jul 2019 7:35am |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747 
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Big thumbs up for Luke at LOF. Just fitted one of his clutch kits and at the same time replaced the output shaft. Felt for an extra hundred quid it was worth future-proofing it. His kit included oil seal, release bearings etc. The new clutch is lighter and so far spot on. Also great customer service.
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25th Jul 2019 8:33am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8006  
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Ok, thank you all. Get the bit on the springs.
So there are different spec lof clutches then? Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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25th Jul 2019 10:26pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2147
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Road, power, extreme, race.
All provide different levels depending on use and power output. Instagram @defender_ventures Empire Tuning - Agent |
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26th Jul 2019 5:39am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8006
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ok, best i do some more digging.
So who on here actually has one fitted and for how long please? anyone over 60k miles with one fitted? Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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26th Jul 2019 8:47pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17344 
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Another option, one favoured by respected forum member dgardel, is the 4x4 Transit clutch. Much better apparently that the LR version.
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26th Jul 2019 9:23pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795 
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Have a chat with Roy5695 he has one fitted
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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28th Jul 2019 8:11pm |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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I run a good stage 2 map from Alive on my Road Spec LOF clutch. It’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it so far.
Very spirited driving up and down the hilly A30, a ton of concrete or soil in the pick up. Feels nice on the clutch pedal and doesn’t rattle! Luke’s a top guy as well and will gladly chat to you about what you want and need, he actually talked me out of buying the power spec one as he said the Road spec is incredibly strong. Saved me some money too! 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html Instagram - @r22oyp Roy |
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29th Jul 2019 6:41pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Probably close to 20-25k miles now JST with a strong IRB Developments map. All good. The same cannot be said for the reconditioned transfer box fitted in January   |
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30th Jul 2019 6:54am |
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| Daisy90 Member Since: 01 Feb 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 845 
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I have had a LOF clutch kit fitted a few months back now, it was the one up from std spec if I remember correctly,
As mentioned above I took it VERY easy on the throttle for 1500 miles ( they say 1000) Also had a flywheel Got to say it's fine to drive now without a sniff of clutch slip, My 90 runs a big remap from IRB, big inter cooler and D2 gearing, After fitting three different clutches in about 2 years I'm happy with the results Works for me |
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1st Aug 2019 8:15pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1623  
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I must ring Luke and order one for the tdci and 200 tdi next week. Only heard good things too
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1st Aug 2019 11:01pm |
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