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Pedder’s Suspension choose Xtreme Clutch for their eXtreme Holden VE Commodore
13 August 2012
Xtreme Clutch has teamed up with other Performance Industry heavyweights such as Harrop, Pacemaker and Crow Cams to help create the Pedder's Suspension eXtreme VE Commodore. The "Special Project" VE Commodore showcases the best products in the industry when it comes to Holden VE Performance. Xtreme have supplied a new generation Twin Plate Organic Clutch which is more than capable of holding the 320RWKW's that the Harrop Supercharged VE is now producing.
Continue readingNZ Performance Car Magazine features Xtreme-Sponsored Fanga Dan Woolhouse
13 August 2012
"Fanga" Dan Woolhouse's 2004 VY Holden Commodore has been featured as Front Page in NZ Performance Car for February. The RB26DET Powered Commodore has recently been built by Dan to compete in the NZ Drift Series for 2009 & to appear in Promotional Events for Sponsor's.
Continue readingNZ Drift Series Final Round
13 August 2012
The Final Round of the NZ Drift Series will be held at Pukekohe Raceway on October the 17th. Xtreme-Sponsored Gaz Whiter (Nissan Silvia S14.5) has already won 2 of the past 3 rounds in the series & is now narrowly leading the championship from "Mad Mike" Whiddett (Mazda FD RX7).
Continue readingNew Zealand-based Suzuki Swift Sport Cup chooses Xtreme Clutch
13 August 2012
Xtreme are now the Clutch supplier for the New Zealand-based Suzuki Swift Sports Cup. The Series which has been designed for aspiring drivers looking for an affordable and super-competitive start is begining to grow in numbers with a field of 20+ cars now currently in the Series.
Continue readingNew Zealand-based Big Ben Stunt Ute Team use Xtreme Clutch
13 August 2012
Xtreme Clutch have supplied product & sponsored the New Zealand-based Big Ben Stunt Ute Team. The Team which comprises of four Holden VE SS-V Ute’s showcase their skills all over New Zealand entertaining crowds with their close driving & jaw-dropping stunts. The Ute’s which make over 400RWHP perform at various shows & events performing many tricks & stunts including circle work, burnout's, precision driving & drifting all within close proximity to keep the crowds on the edge of their seats.
Continue readingGaz Whiter does it again
13 August 2012
Xtreme Sponsored Gaz Whiter has started the NZDRIFT Series with a Round win in what is shaping up to be quite a successful year for Gaz & his team. Gaz is now leading both the D1NZ Series & the NZDRIFT Series. Gaz qualified in 1st spot & eventually knocked out driver after driver in his battles including Red Bull Sponsored "Mad Mike" in the Quad Rotor RX7. For further updates please stay tuned or alternatively visit www.nzdrift.co.nz
Continue readingDanny Vahoumis finishes 3rd in Round 4 of the WA Drift Series
13 August 2012
Xtreme-Sponsored Danny Vahoumis has finished 3rd in Round 4 of the WA Drift Series to now be 2nd in the Championship. Danny has continued the drift season where he left off after winning the Championship last year & taking a convincing win in Round 1 at the start of the Series. Danny has also transformed his Nissan S15 between rounds with the car now making close to 450RWKW's on a custom E85 Fuel Set-up. The Car has undergone a host of suspension & brakes changes to ensure the car is both quick & reliable.
Continue readingAustralian Clutch Services wins Export Award
13 August 2012
Australian Clutch Services is proud to announce its success in winning the 2009 Small to Medium Manufacturer / Exporter of the year for South Australia at the recent Business SA, Export Awards. A commitment to innovation and a strong desire to extend its leadership in the clutch industry has helped ACS broaden its global reach in recent times. The award exemplifies the world classs manufacturing, marketing and business management that ACS has been perfecting since its conception in 1988.
Continue readingXtreme at the Clipsal 500
13 August 2012
Xtreme Clutch was on hand again at this year's Clipsal 500. Xtreme Clutch, for the third consecutive year are the Clutch & Flywheel supplier to the V8 Ute Series had a trackside display to not only promote products but to also provide support to the V8 Ute Series' teams & competitors. The Xtreme Clutch display featured many new & exciting products including our Xtreme Twin Plate to suit LS1-LS3 applications as well as the popular Xtreme Single Plate LS1-LS3 Kit's.
Continue readingXtreme takes 3 out of 5 spots in Round 1 of the 2012 Australian Drifting GP
13 August 2012
Xtreme Clutch has made it 3 out of 5 for Round 1 of the Australian Drifting GP, held at Symmons Plains Raceway, Tasmania. The 1st Round saw a field of 32 cars qualify on the Saturday to begin battles on the Sunday. Xtreme-Sponsored Michael Truscott made it into the Top 8 in his Nissan S13 but did not progress into the Top 4 finishing in 5th place.
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