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Clutch Debate
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From: Northern KY
Originally Posted by Habitforming' timestamp='1425505273' post='23527742
Rev points at shifting are determined by gearing, not the flywheel. The flywheel will only affect the timing of how fast the engine sinks to the correct RPM for the next upshift. This means with a lighter flywheel you'll just be working the clutch & shifter faster than before. Additionally, there is less rotational mass to synchronize, making things a bit easier on the clutch & synchro's (though not by a lot I imagine).
The tradeoff is that it's easier to stall the car, and hill starts can be more tricky, but those are pretty minor concerns.
As I mentioned before, I never hesitate to go to a lighter flywheel when I have to pull the transmission on one of my toy cars, because that flywheel was designed more for Mr. Everydayman, and not for the most enthusiastic of driving.
The tradeoff is that it's easier to stall the car, and hill starts can be more tricky, but those are pretty minor concerns.
As I mentioned before, I never hesitate to go to a lighter flywheel when I have to pull the transmission on one of my toy cars, because that flywheel was designed more for Mr. Everydayman, and not for the most enthusiastic of driving.
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Anyone have actual experience with the exedy oem replacement clutch kit? People keep saying it's trash. Is it really that bad and if so what about it is so bad. I bought one recently haven't installed it yet. And before I do I'd like some actual owner feedback. How does it feel sound look? Does it do better worse or the same as stock? Please let me know also I got an act streetlite 11 lbs fw.
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,244
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From: Northern KY
Anyone have actual experience with the exedy oem replacement clutch kit? People keep saying it's trash. Is it really that bad and if so what about it is so bad. I bought one recently haven't installed it yet. And before I do I'd like some actual owner feedback. How does it feel sound look? Does it do better worse or the same as stock? Please let me know also I got an act streetlite 11 lbs fw.
https://www.s2ki.com/...st__p__23450024
https://www.s2ki.com/...1#entry23436861
https://www.s2ki.com/...1#entry23385632
https://www.s2ki.com/...1#entry23376224
Some highlights from above:
Take this to the bank, as I've been saying it for years. The exedy oem kit is completely different than the individual OEM Honda parts and is one of the worst products on the market. They are mis-using the term oem. Expect the throw out bearing to fall apart at 20k miles like clockwork. I have seen 4 myself fall apart in 19k to 21k miles. Expect it to buzz like hell also.
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Make no mistake, every single part of the exedy oem clutch is complete garbage and doesn't share a single similarity with the oem parts you buy from Honda. The pp is hit or miss, the disc will buzz like hell, and the TO bearing will fall apart in under 20k. How the hell they are allowed to keep selling junk is a mystery.
If that pp doesn't say Honda right on it, then your issues don't surprise me at all.
If that pp doesn't say Honda right on it, then your issues don't surprise me at all.
This comes from one of the most experienced S2000 tech's on the planet. Return that Exedy while you can (hopefully).
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