After searching through archived threads pertaining to this subject, I don't feel like I came to a satisfying conclusion with what I want to do.

I'm trying to do a budget NA build with my F23. It's my daily driver and I plan on keeping it for a while. My question is, how do you guys honestly feel about the fidanza, lightened flywheel? I'm pretty set on the exedy stage 1 clutch, I plan on keeping this car after college and I will probably will be commuting; so I felt that anything more heavy duty would be unnecessary and overkill for my goals.

Have any of you put some serious miles on the exedy stage 1 clutch/fidanza flywheel combo, have any complaints as far as drivability? Additionally, would you have bought anything different after driving with this set-up on a daily basis?

Lastly, did you or whoever installed this combo have any problems as far as installation and stuff not fitting properly? I've heard some stories such as the flywheel bolts not fitting and them having to be machined out to a larger size to fit, and the flywheel just being a tight fit regardless.

I believe the part number for the stage 1 is 08805 and the flywheel is 191221? Correct me if im wrong.

Thanks guys - Mike
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I personally went with a LSD flywheel, Limited Speed Dimensions I believe? MrWonderfull highly recommended them.

I have that and an Exedy Stage 2 clutch, I dd over 100 miles a day with no problems

 

Thanks for the insight but I don't really understand how this has anything to do with what I asked.

 

I have the exedy stage 1 and the fidanza lightweight flywheel. No problems on the install every thing went smooth(although i just watched as it was installed) I think I have about 15,000 on the combo. Driveability wise, its great, not to agressive, but still grabs GREAT! it is my daily driver. Also I dont know if this is a standard or not but the fidanza does have a replaceable friction plate so it can be reused. Great combo, I'd recomend it to anyone.

 

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I was posting that because the LSD is cheaper than the fidanza and is recommended by a guy with a 600hp Accord. So yes it does have to do with your question, and you want a stage 1 and I'm telling you the stage 2 is fine to DD so of course the stage 1 would be?

 

Did you notice a difference in terms of stock? Does the throttle feel more responsive than it used to and is acceleration faster? Additionally, do you remember what part numbers they were? I've heard of people having trouble with fitment issues and I'm trying to make sure I"m getting the right parts. I'm 100% that the stage 1, exedy clutch is 08805.

 

Well the difference would be I did it with my H22, so a smidgen diff than F22.

But I can tell you that I had no fitment issues whatsoever.

As to power wise, yes there is a noticeable difference going from the stock 200lb flywheel to the like 10lb'r I have.

The clutch also has an awesome feel to it too, definitely grips MUCH better than my stock (which was aging anyways)

I just called the LSD guys - I'll try to find their website for you - and ordered the exedy at a local tuner shop.

 

I don't mean to be rude muffin, I appreciate your help but I was directing it towards jorymi, since he's SOHC. Additionally, I looked up Limited Speed Dimensions, and I can't find anything on them. so....

 

I understand.

Yeah I googled them as well and couldn't find it. I know it's a fairly reputable shop.

 

http://www.legalspeeddesigns.com/clutches.html

have fun. stay away from their clutches. their flywheels work well. the reason is the fidanza three piecers have a replaceable friction plate. The mounting screws have been known to come out and get lodged in the tranny. Just about everyone i know in the Honda game, ends up trading their car or selling it WAY before it's even time to replace that plate. So it's not even like a convenience thing for you. Might as well go with a one piece lightened flywheel and call it a day.

 

That's it!

Legal Speed Designs for some reason I was thinking it was Limited.

 

you can also go to:

http://www.lsdmotorsports.com/merchant2/

They are an authorized dealer for LSD. Since teh actual LSD website doesnt really have ordering info or anything like that.

http://lsdmotorsports.com/merc...SU,TO

try that link. That's a good looking flywheel. I'm sure if you shop around you might get a better price. Plus it's a 12lber, which means it'll be easier to control and drive especially on a daily basis. But since you are n/a you might need the 8 lber, cept its much harder to get used to.

 

Hey sorry i didnt get back to you earlier.

Yes it was an improvement. More responsive and reved faster. I like it a lot. Oh and I dont know how much my fidanza weights, it claims its an eight pounder, it felt heavier than that. It also had a different style of bearing in it from the stocky. I was told its a better style bearing.

I'm almost positive thats the correct product number for the clutch. Exedy was recommend to me because they are owned by Daikin clutch, who happens to make the stock clutch. From what i was told perfect fit.

 

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have fun. stay away from their clutches. their flywheels work well. the reason is the fidanza three piecers have a replaceable friction plate. The mounting screws have been known to come out and get lodged in the tranny. Just about everyone i know in the Honda game, ends up trading their car or selling it WAY before it's even time to replace that plate. So it's not even like a convenience thing for you. Might as well go with a one piece lightened flywheel and call it a day.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats good info to know. I didn't know about that. Do you have any idea how long I should go before I replace it?

 

like i said lol. no one i know has had to replace one yet. i'm not saying there isn't a person in the world that hasn't done it. but i haven't seen it happen. So in a way that's a good thing cuz they last a while. I just don't like the idea of screws getting lodged in my tranny and chewing everything else up. Which will end up costing me way more than it would have to just have used a one piecer.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sobeman81 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can also go to:

http://www.lsdmotorsports.com/merchant2/

They are an authorized dealer for LSD. Since teh actual LSD website doesnt really have ordering info or anything like that.

http://lsdmotorsports.com/merc...SU,TO

try that link. That's a good looking flywheel. I'm sure if you shop around you might get a better price. Plus it's a 12lber, which means it'll be easier to control and drive especially on a daily basis. But since you are n/a you might need the 8 lber, cept its much harder to get used to.</TD></TR></TABLE>

just actually bought that, hopefuly it comes asap!

 

I really haven't heard any info about legal speed designs, not on this forum or anywhere else. Do you guys of any reputable, flywheel manufacturers that are a bit heavier than 8lbs?