Hi guys,

my clutch is ending is life....so...i need a new one...

a friend of mine is importing to Portugal the Exedy Racing clutchs...
the kit comes with flywheel, single disc and pressure plate....

i'll stay with single disc...the double disc and the carbon ones are for modded engines and i have a lot to do before changing something in my engine...

waht you guys think of this clutch (is the lowest and cheapest of exedy)???

PS - i saw them on SoS

 

For most people, I think the stock clutch is a better choice.

Of course, it doesn't give you bragging rights on the "bench racing" circuit!

 

dude, but the stock one is more expensive than this...

in Portugal the stock costs me about $1800 and the exedy will cost me about $1400

see what i'm saying??

but if you tell me that the stock one is technically better, i'll put stock....i only want the best value for the money

 

i like my comptech PG2 clutch...very nice and firm as well.

 

I would go with the stock clutch. If your car is a 91-96 then you'll get a twin disc. has your friend ever installed an nsx clutch before?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by UnhuZ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude, but the stock one is more expensive than this...

in Portugal the stock costs me about $1800 and the exedy will cost me about $1400

see what i'm saying??

but if you tell me that the stock one is technically better, i'll put stock....i only want the best value for the money </TD></TR></TABLE>

You can read feedback from Exedy users on NSXprime, such as in this topic. There are quite a few comments about chatter and stiffness. I also noticed several topics on NSXprime in which people bought an Exedy clutch and hated it so much that they then sold it and went back to the stock clutch (e.g. this one and this one). It was also the subject of highly negative comments by three different users (!) in this topic about "Modifications You Regret Making". Such highly negative feedback is unusual for ANY modification, and should be a BIG warning about the need for caution before proceeding.

If you're prepared to use a clutch with a stiff pedal and a very narrow engagement range ("sweet spot"), then it might be acceptable for you. Not for me. I've driven another aftermarket clutch (not Exedy) that was similarly stiff and difficult to engage, and I thought it was absolutely terrible, NOT something I would put on my car. At a minimum, I would recommend driving it in someone else's car to see if I liked it, before you commit to actually buying one. I realize that may not be easy for you, given your location; if you can't try one out before buying, I strongly recommend that you buy the OEM clutch, even if it's a bit more expensive.

 

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Which? Comptech?
I had one, thought the pedal pressure was ridiculous. It was like driving an old Chevy truck with a cable clutch.

I have a Centerforce now and I like it so far. It is as smooth as stock and cost me $500, shows the markup on these things.

 

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I have a Centerforce now and I like it so far. It is as smooth as stock and cost me $500, shows the markup on these things.</TD></TR></TABLE>

er.... as in...new ? i like that price....is more.....budgetable tell me things about that clutch, model? single? with flywheel (think not)? sorry the naggy questions

about the exedy, i'm thinking twice about it. i use my X for daily drive, is my only car, for now. and i will track it. but as i'll do with the D2 Racing coils, if i don't like or if it spoils the behavior of this car. if something don't work it will jump right out.

 

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When you're spending a lot of money on something, and you're also either doing 8-16 hours of work to install it or paying someone else for 8-16 hours of labor, un-doing it if you don't like it can be expensive and time-consuming.

 

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When you're spending a lot of money on something, and you're also either doing 8-16 hours of work to install it or paying someone else for 8-16 hours of labor, un-doing it if you don't like it can be expensive and time-consuming.
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you're totally right, but i don't have any other way of knowing how the stuff works...what i read in here and Prime, gives me an ideia of what to expect, but what is a hot spot of clutch engagement for some, can be endless for me

but because of all that, i'm thinking really good about these clutch thing..

 

That price was for a clutch rebuilt by Centerforce. The Flywheel was checked and turned to be in compliance. From what I remember the stock flywheel can be turned once. This is the twin disc clutch. I believe when SOS sold it, it sold for $1200-1400 I dont remember the exact numbers.

They don't do these anymore so it's kinda pointless to talk about, other than the huge markup.

The stock clutch from what I have been told is in the $600 dealer cost price range.

I really like the Centerforce for drivability.

The Comptech takes some getting used to. Once you get used to it try driving another car You'll stick you foot through the floor board. (not really)

 

I've got the double disc Exedy. There are a laundry list of drawbacks: chattering noise, heavy feel, microscopic engagement range. B/c my NSX is a track vehicle, I recommend it for that purpose. As a daily driver, I'd pass on it without hesitation. Perhaps think about an RPS if you absolutely need a nonstock version.

 

yeah i agree. i almost put my foot through the chassis of my prelude i had at the time