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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Default Need Clutch/Flywheel Suggestions

As the topic says, I am looking for recommendations (and places to buy) a new clutch and ideally lighter flywheel for my '05, as the OEM one is beginning to give out now at 57k miles. I searched around but most threads are older. Also any recommendations on fluids, lines, or other things that I should have serviced in the transmission while the clutch is being serviced would be most appreciated.

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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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I've had my Competition stg. 2 and fidanza 8lb installed for a few months now, no issues at all. The car feels more like a sportscar IMHO...
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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wow! 57k and you need a clutch already??? i have 99k and im still on the original clutch, although i will be needing a clutch soon.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by k1ng124
I've had my Competition stg. 2 and fidanza 8lb installed for a few months now, no issues at all. The car feels more like a sportscar IMHO...
I'm giving serious thought to a 8.5lb flywheel, how is it driving with it? Would it be difficult for short term daily driving duties?
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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I have a 8lb flywheel and CC stage 2 clutch. I love my set up. I also have a OMNI clutch master cylinder with a stainless braided line and ATE super blue fluid. This set up is awesome. The OMNI makes the pedal alot shorter. It is different at first, but I like it. To each his own. BTW my car is pushing daily driving limits. I am running super stiff coilovers and Innovative 75A motor mounts. I love my car like this.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lreyn003
I'm giving serious thought to a 8.5lb flywheel, how is it driving with it? Would it be difficult for short term daily driving duties?
IMHO, its totally fine to daily. Takes some getting use to like everything else, but after about a week, you'll love it.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by k1ng124
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I'm giving serious thought to a 8.5lb flywheel, how is it driving with it? Would it be difficult for short term daily driving duties?
IMHO, its totally fine to daily. Takes some getting use to like everything else, but after about a week, you'll love it.
thanks!
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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+1 for Fidanza
I have the stupidly lightweight Fidanza flywheel as well (it was on my AP1 when I bought it) and after driving it for six months then driving other AP1's/AP2's with heavier/stock flywheels, the difference is crazy. Feels like the S2000 should have an 8lb flywheel from the factory!
The nice thing about it is it has a "friction-shim" that can be replaced instead of the resurfacing/replacing the flywheel itself, and the shim only costs ~$50
I'm using the OEM pressure plate & Excedy HCD916 Clutch disc with mine & it's springs are much stiffer than stock which I personally love!


Fidanza Flywheel
Exedy Clutch Disc
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by S2K.Danny
+1 for Fidanza
I have the stupidly lightweight Fidanza flywheel as well (it was on my AP1 when I bought it) and after driving it for six months then driving other AP1's/AP2's with heavier/stock flywheels, the difference is crazy. Feels like the S2000 should have an 8lb flywheel from the factory!
The nice thing about it is it has a "friction-shim" that can be replaced instead of the resurfacing/replacing the flywheel itself, and the shim only costs ~$50
I'm using the OEM pressure plate & Excedy HCD916 Clutch disc with mine & it's springs are much stiffer than stock which I personally love!


Fidanza Flywheel
Exedy Clutch Disc
Thanks for the links! Are you N/A or running a turbo or s/c setup?
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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N/A & basically all stock with the exception of the clutch & K&N cold air intake. Have plans for S/C further down the road, but that won't be for a while.
Like I said, when I first got my S, this is what it had in it.. mastering the techniques of driving it was extremely simple and once I drove a few other S2K's they all felt miserable in comparison while shifting & revving.. I replaced the parts with the same I had, and when I get another S2K in a year or two, the first thing I'm doing is putting in a Fidanza flywheel & better-than-oem clutch disc =)
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