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Old 05-18-2009, 04:04 AM
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Hi all,

Since my clutch is the MY00 version, it has the buzz and I want to get it changed with the exedy oem replacement clutch (cheaper than OEM), heard it will cure the buzz, but I want to change the flywheel to an aftermarket lightweight one at the same time e.g. Spoon flywheel or other make, but heard that the aftermarket flywheel may cause problem or buzz?

Does anyone here have any experience with the exedy oem replacement clutch or oem clutch and lightweight flywheel combo??


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I went from OEM clutch to various others, eventually settled on the full Spoon clutch, pressure plate and lightened flywheel and felt it was a perfect upgrade.
The only issue I ever had was revs dropping off very quickly when you put your foot on the clutch, this resulted in a few near stalls at traffic lights etc.

I then changed to the Spoon flywheel with Exedy clutch and hated how it made the clutch feel, very light and the pick up didn't seem quite as good when you floored the throttle. I wouldn't go for the standard Exedy clutch again. The main cost factor is in the labour so don't skimp on the clutch itself.
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Originally Posted by simonprelude,May 18 2009, 04:25 AM
I went from OEM clutch to various others, eventually settled on the full Spoon clutch, pressure plate and lightened flywheel and felt it was a perfect upgrade.
The only issue I ever had was revs dropping off very quickly when you put your foot on the clutch, this resulted in a few near stalls at traffic lights etc.

I then changed to the Spoon flywheel with Exedy clutch and hated how it made the clutch feel, very light and the pick up didn't seem quite as good when you floored the throttle. I wouldn't go for the standard Exedy clutch again. The main cost factor is in the labour so don't skimp on the clutch itself.
I dont understand why is clutch felt light not a good thing? my clutch atm is so heavy...
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I'm looking at this exedy oem replacement clutch/Fidanza flywheel combo on ebay:
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Anyone know whether they make the buzz or not?
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Originally Posted by Captain_Liu,May 18 2009, 01:05 PM
I dont understand why is clutch felt light not a good thing? my clutch atm is so heavy...
Because you then have no feeling when you drive the car and the take up of drive seemed slow.

If the link you posted is the one in the states then work the figures out carefully and check with some of the UK ebay sellers, they will usually do deals
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Originally Posted by simonprelude,May 18 2009, 06:02 AM
Because you then have no feeling when you drive the car and the take up of drive seemed slow.

If the link you posted is the one in the states then work the figures out carefully and check with some of the UK ebay sellers, they will usually do deals
Cool, btw do u know if the combo I mentioned about will make any buzz like the 054 clutch? Cause that's my main concern here...
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As far as I know both the Spoon and Exedy are based on the 054 clutch.
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Originally Posted by simonprelude,May 18 2009, 06:19 AM
As far as I know both the Spoon and Exedy are based on the 054 clutch.
So do u get the buzz on your spoon clutch?
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Originally Posted by Captain_Liu,May 18 2009, 02:36 PM
So do u get the buzz on your spoon clutch?
I'm sure there was a slight buzz, never heard it over the Veilside / Spoon exhaust to be honest.
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Originally Posted by simonprelude,May 18 2009, 03:13 PM
I'm sure there was a slight buzz, never heard it over the Veilside / Spoon exhaust to be honest.
Does the buzz u getting only occur on deceleration? Since u have the exhaust, it might be less noticable for u...

The main reason I'm changing the clutch is to cure the buzz, now I'm more confused...
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