Clutch Replacement Time
05-21-2009, 06:49 PM
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Clutch Replacement Time
It is time for me to replace the OEM clutch on my car.
I have looked into the Competition Stage II and have heard good things about it.
I'm looking for something that has similar pedal feel than OEM but can also hold some decent power for anything I may or may not do down the road.
Chime in please.
Personal experiences would be great.
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I have looked into the Competition Stage II and have heard good things about it.
I'm looking for something that has similar pedal feel than OEM but can also hold some decent power for anything I may or may not do down the road.
Chime in please.
Personal experiences would be great.
Cheers
05-21-2009, 08:01 PM
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Yea as O'malley said 
1) If you're changing your clutch (FI) be prepared to beef up the rear end.
2) Unless you're going FI, the stock Clutch will hold up fine.
3) If you're FI, and take ur foot of the clutch between shifts the stock clutch will hold just fine.
4) Unless you drive the car hard regulary,(continuously hitting 7.5-9K) the stock clutch will hold fine.
I used to have an ACT 2600 and its damn heavy on the foot, but can hold 400hp AWD launches np. If you upgrade the clutch and you sit in traffic a lot you're going to have a beefy left leg in no time. - something else to consider.
I have read though that ACT uses a Honda disc, with their Pressure Plate.
, supposedly Centerforce, and Todas break so stay away from them.
Hell dude, I'd just get a honda clutch.... even if you replace it often clutches are cheaper than differentials
Just upgrade your flywheel to a lighter aftermarket one. (even though you already have a light AP1 Flywheel)
1) If you're changing your clutch (FI) be prepared to beef up the rear end.
2) Unless you're going FI, the stock Clutch will hold up fine.
3) If you're FI, and take ur foot of the clutch between shifts the stock clutch will hold just fine.
4) Unless you drive the car hard regulary,(continuously hitting 7.5-9K) the stock clutch will hold fine.
I used to have an ACT 2600 and its damn heavy on the foot, but can hold 400hp AWD launches np. If you upgrade the clutch and you sit in traffic a lot you're going to have a beefy left leg in no time. - something else to consider.
I have read though that ACT uses a Honda disc, with their Pressure Plate.
, supposedly Centerforce, and Todas break so stay away from them.Hell dude, I'd just get a honda clutch.... even if you replace it often clutches are cheaper than differentials
Just upgrade your flywheel to a lighter aftermarket one. (even though you already have a light AP1 Flywheel)
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05-22-2009, 12:16 PM
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clutch disk retail is cheap, like $210+tax or something (retail)....dlr may give you a bit off that. labour....eihhh, not fun to do anything in the tranny for this car, i hear it takes awhile to do the clutch. even more time if you wanna do everything (flywheel/pplate, fluid). so depends who/where will give you the best hourly rate for the labour involved (and knows what they're doing)....not sure how many hrs it is...3+ maybe??
i'd just go OEM clutch if your car is stock, since doing it, maybe get a lightened flywheel (but not to light!!)...TODA is prob best for the money...11-12lbs, perfect for this car, a Spoon is like 8lbs and to light for an oem powered car...would get annoying fast.
else maybe consider a nice Exedy stage 1 kit for oem s2k, they make nice stuff.
i'd just go OEM clutch if your car is stock, since doing it, maybe get a lightened flywheel (but not to light!!)...TODA is prob best for the money...11-12lbs, perfect for this car, a Spoon is like 8lbs and to light for an oem powered car...would get annoying fast.
else maybe consider a nice Exedy stage 1 kit for oem s2k, they make nice stuff.
05-26-2009, 09:27 AM
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I just recently replaced my clutch, went with Exedy, and bought from BrakeOptions in US, good deal if you don't mind the wait (usually around 2 weeks before it's delivered). Parts cost less than $500 - exchange rate, shipping and custom fees, still cheaper than buying it local - which the cheapest price I found was over $600.
If you buy US, make sure it comes with all parts, I heard just the OEM release bearing cost like $150, and some company will purposly take small parts away, so make sure you have in writing what they will ship you.
Make sure these are included in the kit:
1. Pressure plate
2. Clutch Disk
3. Release baring
4. Pilot baring
Labour is not cheap, shopped around and ended up paying $400 for the job.
I ended up had to buy a used flywheel and bolts, the previous owner didn't drive all that well, and left groves on flywheel, which cost me another $200.
If you buy US, make sure it comes with all parts, I heard just the OEM release bearing cost like $150, and some company will purposly take small parts away, so make sure you have in writing what they will ship you.
Make sure these are included in the kit:
1. Pressure plate
2. Clutch Disk
3. Release baring
4. Pilot baring
Labour is not cheap, shopped around and ended up paying $400 for the job.
I ended up had to buy a used flywheel and bolts, the previous owner didn't drive all that well, and left groves on flywheel, which cost me another $200.