Toasty Clutch... Any Suggestions
10-30-2003, 03:35 PM
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Hey guys, I have been rolling on the stock clutch for a little while now and it is starting to revolt. It does not like the upgraded power. Mods are in the sig.
I was just wondering if anybody could make a suggestion on what to get, or just tell me what clutch you are running, it would be greatly appreciated. It is used mostly on the street. I go to the drag strip about twice a month, with the occasional autoX mixed in too.
TIA.
--Andrew
I was just wondering if anybody could make a suggestion on what to get, or just tell me what clutch you are running, it would be greatly appreciated. It is used mostly on the street. I go to the drag strip about twice a month, with the occasional autoX mixed in too.
TIA.
--Andrew
10-30-2003, 03:46 PM
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Ive put on a ACT cluth on my FD. Didn't have any problems with it and loved it. Now I have to put another one on my new car and plan on putting a ACT S/S clutch. If you are looking for mostly street driving and take chicks out in the car....get a sprung clutch. Girls dont really like the jerkyness of an unsprung clutch.
10-30-2003, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Flo' date='Oct 30 2003, 05:46 PM
Ive put on a ACT cluth on my FD. Didn't have any problems with it and loved it. Now I have to put another one on my new car and plan on putting a ACT S/S clutch. If you are looking for mostly street driving and take chicks out in the car....get a sprung clutch. Girls dont really like the jerkyness of an unsprung clutch.
10-30-2003, 06:57 PM
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I just put on the act ss clutch and pressure plate (about 500 miles ago). Since my stock clutch was dying (slipping over 5000 rpms), it made an incredable difference. I drive the car every day and once I got used to it, the stiffness is no problem at all (even for driving the ladies around). I think the clutch is good for about 400 ft-lbs of torque, so it should be able to handle you mods just fine. I also put on the RB 12 lb flywheel. If your changing your clutch you might as well change the flywheel too (If you have the funds). I couldn't believe the difference this made. The car accelerates like crazy in 1st gear, and has overall more throttle response.
10-30-2003, 07:38 PM
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I also put on the RB 12 lb flywheel. If your changing your clutch you might as well change the flywheel too (If you have the funds). I couldn't believe the difference this made. The car accelerates like crazy in 1st gear, and has overall more throttle response.
Thats good to hear. I am putting in a new clutch and planned on getting a new flywheel too. But I was looking at the SP 9lb. Might be too light and harsh but I already got a girl
