I will be rebuilding my tranny and replacing the clutch over the winter. Right now there is a Clutch Masters clutch on the car. I called CM to price a replacement disk, and they want $320 just for the disk. ACT has a 6 puck race disk for $110. The only difference is that the ACT is not sprung. Anyone using the ACT? The price sure does sound alot better.

 

I went to buy an ACT clutch and someone on the phone informed me that it has a used center section that they adapt for reuse.

Needless to say I bought something else

I was not thrilled about reman clutch center sections

 

what have you done to the car?

just use OEM if you can... keeps the clutch pedal nice and light...

 

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just use OEM if you can... keeps the clutch pedal nice and light... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Its a pretty much stock GSR.

Has anyone ever used a CM pressure plate with an ACT clutch disk? I dont see why it would not work as long as the surfaces mate. I've been wrong before though.

 

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Its a pretty much stock GSR.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If the car is basically stock, why would you want/need to upgrade the clutch?

Christian

 

You can save some rotational weight - the SM guys are doing this.

 

I &lt;3 my Spec clutch. Grabs well and the pedal has the stock push.

 

I'm currently running a clutch plate I purchased from:

http://www.euro-drive.com/performance.htm

I purcahsed the Cluchtex® TZ Facing (kelvar) disc which works very well. Good luck on your decision

 

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True. For some reason I thought this was for a street car... is it not?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Xian &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">True. For some reason I thought this was for a street car... is it not?</TD></TR></TABLE>

H3 GSR

 

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H3 GSR
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My mistake. Sorry

I'm running a stock clutch in my ITA CRX and quite like the light pedal feel... when it goes out I plan on replacing it with another stock piece. I can't help but think that the slightly slower engagement of a stock disc along with the sprung center section must be a little more gentle on the tranny bearings and the flywheel/pp.

 

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My mistake. Sorry

I'm running a stock clutch in my ITA CRX and quite like the light pedal feel... when it goes out I plan on replacing it with another stock piece. I can't help but think that the slightly slower engagement of a stock disc along with the sprung center section must be a little more gentle on the tranny bearings and the flywheel/pp.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm with you! I have a H4 DC and love the stock clutch! IMO there is no reason (other than to cause more stress on other components) to "upgrade" the clutch in IT based racing...

 

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This crossed my mind also. There are a lot of factors in making a decision. And I have until next year to make one... Atleast I know what parts are going inside the tranny

 

how long are stock clutches lasting under racing conditions?

The only reason I went aftermarket is clutch life. I burned through my second honda clutch set in less than 50,000 street and autoX miles. The aftermarket has almost 70,000 on it and it still holds well.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smokin rubber &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how long are stock clutches lasting under racing conditions?

The only reason I went aftermarket is clutch life. I burned through my second honda clutch set in less than 50,000 street and autoX miles. The aftermarket has almost 70,000 on it and it still holds well.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The clutch in my ITA car has made it through 3 seasons of racing and feels like it's about due for replacement.