It's time for a replacement and I prefer to just stay OEM and have the OEM flywheel resurfaced as well. Can any of you guys recommend anywhere other than the dealer that carries the OEM clutch at a reasonable price? I tried acuraautomotiveparts.net with little success. Part# would be helpful too, I don't have a helms handy and am trying to order this today. Yeah, I searched, no luck...

 

why not go with something other than OEM? there are clutches out there that feel like OEM...the clutch I have feels very much like my stock clutch.

u can try Baranco as well...


[Modified by RTW DC2, 11:47 AM 1/30/2003]

 

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...RQUE+CONVERTER

 

Is this what you were looking for: 2001 ITR Clutch

 

OEM is relatively cheaper, from what i've seen, and I don't want anything much stiffer than the stock feel. I've heard the Exedy organic is close to stock feel but about twice as much in cost. I've been happy with the performance and life of the OEM and don't have any immediate need for a clutch that will hold more power. I'm only putting down 170whp for the time being and will probably only squeeze out another 10 in spring time.

 

Yes thank you very much

 

OGizzle Bizzle, I have the exedy full face organic and am very happy with it. Pedal feel is very close to stock and seems to grab great. Exedy claims that this clutch has an additional 33% clamping force vs. stock, so it should handle 170 HP with no problem.

Also, it is relatively cheap...for about 240 you get a clutch kit which includes clutch, PP, throw out bearing, pilot bearing and alignment tool. Try either www.coximport.com or www.clutchcityonline.com for great prices on the exedy clutches. Now there are some people who will say they have had negative experiences with the exedy clutch but I have not had a single issue with mine.

HTH

 

I've heard of noise issues with the Exedy clutch, whether it be some sort of clicking or squeaking any feedback on that issue?

 

ditto...

if you're gonna spend the $ to replace the clutch (and the trouble of swapping it), just spend a few extra dollars on the exedy organic. i had it in the hatchy and i swear pedal feel was very very close to stock... and it grabbed really strong too. no complaints whatsoever. and if you're putting another clutch in, why not a lightened flywheel

exedy clutch + spoon flywheel = broken rpm needle between 6-8.5k

OGizzle Bizzle LOL
fo shizzle my nizzle

 

noise is easily fixable... i encountered it with my hatch.

1)installer needs to follow directions, and properly lube the throwout bearing. exedy has specific instructions on this (its a separate piece of paper that comes with the clutch)
2)you need to adjust your clutch pedal so it doesnt go down as far... but so that it still goes down far enough to engage of course... its a real easy fix

those 2 steps get rid of any rubbing/ticking sounds.

 

Did not experience any of this with my clutch. But the problem occurs when the TO bearing is pushed too far into the pressure plate resulting in noise and failure of the clutch to disengage. This problem can easily be remedied by adjusting the travel distance of the clutch pedal.

here is the info that exedy sends with their clutches addressing the problem:

 

Nate -- If you decide to go with the OEM give Len a call. Excellent pricing & service

 

nate you can do what i did: go oem disc and get a lil bit of a stronger PP like clutchnet, act or watever is out there nowadays. retain the stock feel and hold more power at the same time

 

Bizzle, Get at me, y0. Get a price and I`l beat it for you. Part number is possible too.

 

yeah Nate, I would get a flywheel to while your at it. Im looking into a Spoon piece from Leo. And Im trying decide between a ITR, Exedy, or set up like Leo's. Thats the only area Im having trouble deciding y0. But flywheel Im just waiting for the money and Im getting the Spoon y0.

 

Ummm i'll sell u my spoon grind wheel cheap

Craig - Who thinks u should consider other options....

 

I got the JDM GSR Craig, so my starter shouldnt have the problems that most guys have(I hope). Give me a price for your grind wheel y0. Im game y0. But you gotta autograph as the guy that ran open header at Last years ITR Expo(hahaha)

 

I'm pretty sure the ring gear is totaly toast as it grinds about 90% of the time now Listen for the whistle tip this year ... wooooooo wooooooo

Craig - Who really needs to get a new flywheel like asap

 

Are you installing this yourself?

 

Yes

 

Better start ASAP then, Nate. EXPO is in 2 1/2 months

 

LOL!

He can't even get his header/cat/bpipe off his car.

How are you going to install a clutch too?? j/p

Edit: Two Words:

ALLEN BOLTS.


[Modified by Chris N, 2:25 PM 1/30/2003]

 

Two more words: Blow Me I'm taking a sawz-all to those ******* bolts this weekend. No more blow torch and liquid wrench, that **** is for pansies, time to bring out the big guns

 

I can't wait till you sawzall your tranny to get it down and cracked open.

 

Can you see the evil grin on my face as i'm sawing away at the tranny casing?