XTD clutch?
01-23-2006, 07:28 AM
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XTD clutch?
any 1 running these? what do the guys mean by resurface the flywheel. is it some sort of skimming to be done to lightened the flywheel or to get a "new" surface for the clutch? ive got the XTD stage 3 6 puck and yeah. wanna install it tomorrow and have no regrets. cheers
01-23-2006, 07:51 AM
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Re: XTD clutch? (jacky599r)
resurfacing the flywheel puts a new surface on it so the clutch can adhere to it. i have never used XTD CLutches, i dont know how they hold up, but they do have awesome c-service. i know this first hand. i have dealt with them.
01-23-2006, 09:51 AM
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Re: XTD clutch? (boostedcivicsir)
should have got the chrome molly 10 lb flywheel too. AIMCO CLUTCH in LA sells the 6 puck cerametallic stage 3 w/ flywheel for like 300 shipped. Ive got one and love it.
270 Whp 278 Tq turbo f22b1. light pedal, and great grip...
No slip, no ****.
270 Whp 278 Tq turbo f22b1. light pedal, and great grip...
No slip, no ****.
01-25-2006, 02:47 AM
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Re: XTD clutch? (jacky599r)
You should always resurface your flywheel when installing a new clutch or you will get vibration when the clutch engages. My friend has the stage 1 clutch kit in his B16. I'm actually impressed with the performance and value. He got it from Aimco for $100. Nice clutch for the money. It's only been in for a month so we'll see how long it will last.
01-25-2006, 08:58 AM
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Re: XTD clutch? (nacho_man)
yes i forgot to adress that...IF you are going to use yoour flywheel again, you MUST RESU*RFRACE IT - or chatter chatter chatter.... whuile your at it, have the machine shiop take off a fe pounds.....
Great clutch though, been beatin mine boosting for over a month, still wont let go.
Great clutch though, been beatin mine boosting for over a month, still wont let go.
01-26-2006, 08:47 AM
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yup. got the car all jacked up. how much weight will i need to shed off for a balanced and reliable flywheel with gd throttle response. i'm turbo chard btw. the re surfacing itself will not shed too much weight off right?
01-26-2006, 09:03 AM
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Re: (jacky599r)
No rersufacing wont eat that much weigjht, im not sure how much you can safely take off, id ask on here, or at yer machine shop....
Good luck, id like to know too for future reference
Good luck, id like to know too for future reference
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01-26-2006, 09:35 AM
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I run an XTD 6 puck in my boosted SOHC. Its held up just fine. Chatters alot on mainly when backing up and slipping it, but I am too cheap to resurface the flywheel. Anyways, the clutch itself has been great. Light pedal, like stock feel, seems to grab well. Only has like 600 miles on it right now though.
FYI: The XTD stuff looks a LOT like Action's stuff. The paper that came with the clutch even says something like "modified by action clutch Los Angeles CA" so..... kinda makes you wonder.
Good luck, id like to know too for future reference
</TD></TR></TABLE>I run an XTD 6 puck in my boosted SOHC. Its held up just fine. Chatters alot on mainly when backing up and slipping it, but I am too cheap to resurface the flywheel. Anyways, the clutch itself has been great. Light pedal, like stock feel, seems to grab well. Only has like 600 miles on it right now though.
FYI: The XTD stuff looks a LOT like Action's stuff. The paper that came with the clutch even says something like "modified by action clutch Los Angeles CA" so..... kinda makes you wonder.
01-26-2006, 11:34 AM
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I also have the Dseries Stage3 6puck clutch kit with the 8lb flywheel. Got about 300 miles on it so far. pedal feel is stock but the grab can be rough if you dont rev-up or ease into it. when i was unpacking it the first time, i noticed a logo etched on the pressure plate that looked like the logo from Competition Clutch... i dunno, made me wonder.
01-27-2006, 04:11 AM
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yeah.. its really harsh in the begining.. you can't really roll into it. you gotta rev it up, as with any true racing clutch. you still gotta break-it-in it'll smooth out a lil bit but the grip is what we got em for 
it's definately not that desireable on a daily driver though. this is all from my experience though.. i only have about 350 miles on this clutch. did you get the lightened flywheel too?
it's definately not that desireable on a daily driver though. this is all from my experience though.. i only have about 350 miles on this clutch. did you get the lightened flywheel too?
01-27-2006, 07:48 PM
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hmm.so i can expect the chatter to reduce right? ihave been moving off from 0 with 2nd gear as the chatter is real bad to start with 1st. mine is the OEM flywheel and its smooth as silk with no scratches,grooves wat so ever. my car had 40000km before the change therefore i did not resurface or even skimmed the flywheel. bad idea?
01-27-2006, 09:57 PM
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funny thing is it only happens at 1st gear. 2nd gear engagement has slight vibration and subsequent gears were smooth. but 1st gear seems to tear my whole car off. or do i need to break in longer to have it solved? my flywheel is gd as new from the way i see it. no scratches no grooves what so ever. thats y...
01-29-2006, 11:10 AM
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Re: (jacky599r)
ceramic metallic disks WILL chatter no matter. it goes away slightly with breakin but it will stay; especailly with a lightned flywheel. If you bought a new flywheel it shouldn't need resurfacing as its already a new surface.
I have the xtd 8lb flywheel/6 puck ceramitallic combo and it chatters a lot if you slip it. But its a race clutch; it's built to be on-off and not slip much.
I have the xtd 8lb flywheel/6 puck ceramitallic combo and it chatters a lot if you slip it. But its a race clutch; it's built to be on-off and not slip much.
01-29-2006, 11:18 AM
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I have an XTD 6 puck ceramic w/ Fidanza 8lb flywheel - works great. Wouldn't trade it in for anything.
I had a lot of chatter also - but once broken in, it feels great. I have about 800 miles on it right now.
You have to also get used to pedaling it.
I had a lot of chatter also - but once broken in, it feels great. I have about 800 miles on it right now.
You have to also get used to pedaling it.
01-29-2006, 05:08 PM
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so your chatter goes off completely? im like moving off with 2nd gear as it becomes quite scary when i move off with 1st. need a little rev and slip in the clutch slowly will result in a slight vibration when engaging with 2nd. but at other higher gears nil vibration. how about you people? just had 280kms on it. still need a longer breaking in to let it settle down?
01-29-2006, 05:44 PM
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It shouldn't be that bad man. Make sure you torqued everything down to the proper specs. If you have that much chatter, I think something could be wrong with the install. I have a tad bit in first - but thats it. Actually, I don't recon having chatter anymore. I have a whine in first though - when letting off the clutch.
01-30-2006, 12:59 AM
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could it due to me not resurfacing theflywheel?but i tore the tranny out and see tha the flywheel is god damn smooth and no scracthes or grooves.thats y i did not resurface the flywheel... bad choice?or break it in longer?
01-30-2006, 05:49 AM
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As posted above.. the general rule of thumb is resurface your flywheel when you do a clutch replacement... and yes.. not resurfacing can cause chatter as well... which from what you are describing it sounds like..
01-30-2006, 06:39 AM
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or is it a point of no return? can i also get another new flywheel but use back my xtd which has 300 over kms on it. desperate man. i dont wanna move off with 2nd and has lots of chatter to live with