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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 09:05 AM
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OK guys....
I think it is time for me to replace my clutch. I am looking for a better clutch compared to the stock ones, something that won't slip during launch..... but still streetable... you get the idea right?
Research has indicated that there are a number of clutch kits out there....namely
ACT, MUGEN, Cusco, star and others.....

I would really appreciate it if anyone with installed after market clutches could chime in and give a brief review of what they think about their installed clutches.

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Beroz
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 10:07 AM
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Did you read this?
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Done reading
1. basically the kevlar clutch, clutchmaster, is a good clutch for drag but not for road course.
2. The ACT clucth has some ratlling issues.
3. THE Mugens was mentioned but no conclusion can be deduced.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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I guess I should go read it too. I wasn't aware of any rattling with the ACT, unless it is just like the rattling issue of the OEM. My clutch has alway had a noisy engagement.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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I'm thinking MUGEN + TODA flywheel......................
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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Whoops got a good, very good offer for the exedy kit.... any thoughts?
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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From what I've read, the exedy kit seems too aggressive for NA.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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God damn it...really..... What's wrong with it.....
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Id just go with a ACT pressure plate and 03 stock disk. I am running this along with a comptech flywheel, and this combo is great in my opinion. It grabs gears hard and is fine daily driving, pedal pressure is a bit more stiff though. Save your money on the mugen I doubt there is much benifit over a ACT or Clutchmaster.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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Ohh and definatly spring for the lighter flyweel while you are in there. It makes a BIG diffrence in feel!
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