oem disc or exedy or similar oe disc? you may have popped a clutch spring, about exactly what i had happen to mine but it was a exedy oe disc not oem

 

OEM Disc!

Looks like a bad TO bearing. Will upload pix in a few.

 

Update: I'm told it's throw out bearing failure.

 

That is not an OEM friction disc so I'm guessing the release bearing is aftermarket crap as well, check the markings on it and find out.
It should read Nachi and Made in Japan if it is the OEM one.
Also is that pressure plate really an ACT one? They are normally painted yellow.

 

Now is the time to drop off that boat anchor of a flywheel into the sea and upgrade to an Ap1 flywheel or SOS or Act 8lb.

 

You're right! It's exedy. I was oblivious when I bought it and got it installed.
But 100% thats an ACT PP. It used to be yellow on that side, it's just dirty. I would take another picture of the front but.. kinda pointless. LOL. But it's working so I can't complain.

Gonna keep the Exedy disc since it's fine and I'm a poor college student. Wish me luck ya'll.

 

If you are doing the labour sure but those exedy disc springs don’t last long. I have a great conditon Honda disc here if you change your mind

 

Yeah if you are keeping that Exedy crap be ready to get towed home and drop that transmission soon again.

 

Thanks for updating. I vote for ACT prolite. The lightest fw you can find aswell as replace with oem bearing and a new bearing guide ftw

 

Aside from the SOS Sport400(?) I haven't heard of any clutch setup besting the ACT/OEM combo for mild HP or even coming close in terms of longevity, chatter, pedal feel, etc.

I just recently installed an ACT/OEM setup in my car and I can assure you it's worth the wait for proper components....especially not wanting to do the job again.

As mentioned above, get the Prolite flywheel or at the very least an AP1. Even at 8ish pounds I don't have an issue driving the car in traffic etc, although my daily has had a lightweight flywheel for a couple of years now. Once the clutch has some time to break in and the initial "bitiness" is gone engagement is very smooth and predictable, with an essentially OEM pedal feel.