I am currently in a clutch shopping mode, and I am wondering if anyone has had experience with the Action Kevlar Clutch disk? To those that do not know Kevlar is suppose to have a longer life than an Organic clutch disk.
Also, has anyone used the Stage 1 pressure plate from Action as well? I am specifically wondering if it is firmer/stiffer than a OEM Type R pressure plate?


[Modified by Honda F1, 8:54 PM 12/11/2002]

 

I'm using the stage 1 pressure plate with a 6 puck. It's nice. Firmer than stock, but not by much.

My biggest complaint is the high and short engagement point.

Warren

 

What do you mean?

 

He means that it engages almost at the top and there isn't very much 'slippage' room.

I feel similarly about the Clutchnet Stage 2, 6-puck....Only problem with that is it likes to eat flywheels.

Suprdave

 

Can anyone compare it to a ACT heavy duty pressure plate? Does the ACT engage similarly to the Action Stage 1?

 

My ACT does the same thing, but the force required to push the pedal is greater. You have about an inch or so of slippage, which isn't much.


[Modified by Ralphie, 8:31 AM 12/10/2002]

 

i have the action stage 1 clutch and love it

 

Which disk are you running with the Stage 1 pressure plate? Can you compare it to any other clutches you have used in the past?

 

I was using the stage 1KS until my accident, I really liked it a lot

 

What about the Stage 2 pressure plate? Wonder if its too stiff for the street?

 

I looking at an Action setup as well if Rocket will ever PM be back.

 

how doe clutches eat flywheels? (i know not literally)

 

I know, I PMed him as well and no response. Try 2K TEG he deals Action as well.

 

i have the kevlar lined disc with the stage 1 and its a really nice piece. better than all my CM clutches i have had and i went through 3 of those

 

i have a 1KS and i love it. its soft pedal, softer than i thought it would be, but good for daily driving. the clutch grabs hard if u pop the clutch fast and if u engage slow its really smooth. i dont think i could have gotten anything better

 

Yup same here Stage 1KS clutch with CM flywheel.. beautiful setup and will grab hard if you drop it.. but will engage smooth if your cruising around town.. I picked it up from action.. the guy alex seemed really nice and was showing me all there clutch setups right there

 

so come on ppl. how do clutches eat flywheels? i got a stock clutch with a cm flywheel, is there something i should worry about?

 

only discs that are particularly aggressive..you should worry about.

If I'm not mistaken, clutches or rather discs, with copper buttons and a strong pressure plate can make shortwork of any kind of flywheel...coupled with aggressive driving ....

 

Yes. The copper pucks are very agressive on a flywheel. My ACT has burned nice imprints into my flywheel.

 

Just ordered my stage one Kevlar unit today. I'll let you guys know how it is once its in.

 

Definately let us know.

 

ah, okay thanks, so no stock clutches or mild clutches would really eat it then im guessing. Kools, i don't got anything to worry about then. Took me sooo long to save up for my flywheel ahha, i dont wanna see it damaged...

 

i hvae one. under my bed..

edit: its a 2ks, stage 2 kevlar.. action


[Modified by Jordo, 9:34 PM 12/11/2002]

 

FYI- a kevlar clutch will NOT eat up ur flywheel. ive been told they are about the kindest substance u can use on it, as it does not even wear the surface any

 

How many of you are running a turbo set-up? People are recommeding that I get the 2KS instead of the 1KS, but I'm wondering if I'll hate the stiffer pedal pressure. I'm running a street setup on my B18C1, running about 8-9psi most (if I go to the track).......and 6psi daily. Any advice/experience with the different pedal pressures? I need to decide soon, because my clutch is going out fast, and I have to commute to work with this car!

Thanks!
Nick