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Old 05-15-2006, 10:59 AM
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I really want to upgrade the clutch in my s2k. I do have the infamous "clutch buzz" but i can live with that. Im just not impressed at all with oems performance/probably pretty worn out (just hit 80k). I just want something more aggressive for the street/autocross a few times a summer.
what clutch do you guys reccommend?
i had a SPEC stg2 in my vtec prelude and absolutely loved it.
but im finding out its quite pricy for the s2k...like more than double what i paid for the prelude one.
Should i just stick with something reputible like ACT or is there a cheaper alternative?
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I'd recommend the Hardtopguy clutch package. It includes a Comptech lightweight flywheel, ACT pressure plate, OEM disk and throwout bearing for $985.

http://www.hardtopguy.com/store/product.ph...34&cat=0&page=1

He's a great vendor BTW
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i did mine fairly cheaply . its the labor thats costly (fortunately, i a DIYer). I just got OEM TO bearing, friction disk, and an ACT pressureplate.

TO bearing 90 bucks
Disk 85
Act PP 275 (got a sweet deal from a member, check ebay its about 350)

total was 450 bucks
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Product inquiry, moving to S2000 Talk
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I am an ACT fan also. I got my pp used from a member here for $75 and scored on a comptech fw on ebay for $200. I was lucky enough to have another member who is a honda tech do the install for $300...those propshaft bolts will BITE you so be aware. Keep your eyes open and don't be afraid of "used"
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I agree with Clawhammer, go with HTG.
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what are the PROS for buying a lightened flywheel with my clutch setup
Old 05-19-2006, 08:55 AM
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+1 for the HTG package
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Originally Posted by lude9285,May 19 2006, 08:49 AM
what are the PROS for buying a lightened flywheel with my clutch setup
The car will rev up/drop rpms quicker, because you're reducing the weight of the rotating assembly.
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I stayed with the oem flywheel....i dislike extra noise coming from the car.






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