Hey im looking at getting a clutch on ebay for my accord and was wondering if anyone had any experience with companies like XTD or GRIPFORCE. I know most people wouldnt recommend ebay brands but if anyone has any experience with these clutchs let me know as Im trying to save some money. Here are some links to what im looking at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1

Also do I have to resurface the flywheel when I replace the clutch? Thanks guys!

 

it is recomended to resuface the flywheel...i got a ACT clutch for sale. 120 shipped. pm me if interested

 

never heard of either of those companies. you get what you pay for.

 

Dont know either of those brands.

You should definately resurface your flywheel when you put in the new clutch, and break the clutch in correctly... per the manufacturers recommendations.

I run a SPEC stg 3 (4 puck design), it is not the greatest but it was relatively cheap and is getting the job done very well so far. It is was night and day difference from my old slipping clutch. This clutch bites hard but engagement is pretty smooth.

 

I too have never heard of those brands. I run an ACT XTSS

 

i use the Comptetion Clutch IRON setup on my turbo accord, This setup so far has been working for the last 3 years with No slippage with the nitrous and boost on it...

 

personally i wouldnt buy a clutch from ebay and those brands i have never heard of.even if it is a decent company u dont know how bad the clutch has been abused.i have a stage 1 competition clutch and it works perfect i got it for 350 shipped its a very nice clutch and i do recommend u resurface ur flywheel when replacing clutch.

 

i haven't heard of those brands.

im just running an exedy stage 1 organic disc. it seems to hold up fine under boost for 8psi. i will probably have to upgrade to a better one if i ever turn up the boost but thats no big deal.

 

http://www.clutchcityonline.com Look at there site.

 

buy something from clutchmasters or ACT... local brands suck ***

 

yeh i just run an Exedy heavy duty organic, has done the job for the last year

 

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Clutchmaster have a really bad rep for boosted cars I wouldn't go that route.

 

i have a centerforce stage 3 dual friction and have no complaints. remember, if you get a sucky clutch it wont hold up to the hp you are putting out and wear out much faster. get it done right the first time.

 

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yeah buy from them, i called them and ordered mine. really nice guys. my exedy was $260 shipped from FLA to GA

 

Thanks for the input guys. Im looking to get a ACT clutch part # HA3-HDR6 for $315. The one with 6 puck disc and heavy dutty pressure plate. For a flywheel Im thinking a Fidanza which is going to be about $179. Would It really be worth it to get a Fidanza or perhaps I should get an exedy or a xact one? One thing I was wondering though is that since my car is a daily driver is the engagment going to bother me with this clutch and flywheel combo? Thanks!

 

if you go with a light weight flywheel your rpms will drop like a rock between shifts and also you will have to rev a bit more to motivate your car from a dead stop (esp. on an incline)... which can make smooth engagement a little more tricky.

btw I like the stock weight personally... for us in the turbo crowd, the extra beef of it helps keep alot more energy and inersia going between shifts.


Modified by twkdCD595 at 10:46 AM 6/8/2005

 

take your stock flywheel to a machine shop and have em lighten it just a little when they resurface it. if you don't resurface it'll start chattering and crap like that. Exedy street organic is workin great for me, btw. clutch is one thing i wouldn't skimp on, it's the most important thing between the engine and your wheels.

 

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correct

 

Just chiming in. I run an Action 1MS (6 puck sprung). I mated it to a new stock flywheel. Works great.