I'm in the market for getting a new clutch for the R. I'm looking into the AI4-HDSS kit with the XACT Prolite (8.8lb) FW. For those using this setup or even just using the Prolite FW, would you say the Prolite FW reduces drivability? I was reading on the prostreetonline.com site and it said the prolite does reduce drivability, this is something I dont want. Thanks in advance!

 

The comptech FW I have which weighs less does not reduce anything.
I can't see how they would say that.

I also have the ACT xt-ss in my caR its stiff and the pedal travel is short- that is tough for some and ok for others. If I were you I'd ask around to test drive the clutches before making a purchase that you might not like.

If your near Brooklyn I'll let you drive my caR...

 

Thanks for the help! I wish I was near Brooklyn to drive your car, cuz I want to know how much hard the XTSS is compared to stock. Thanks for your post though!

 

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I also have the ACT xt-ss in my caR its stiff and the pedal travel is short- that is tough for some and ok for others. If I were you I'd ask around to test drive the clutches before making a purchase that you might not like.

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I run the same clutch with the ATC Prolite. I love it. The pedal travel is very short, but it's frim and controlable. IMO: it's very streetable and a great setup.

 

xt-ss is far from stock feeling, way far.

I hope that some of the people that have driven my car step in and say what my clutch feels like. I can't remember its been so long since I had a stock clutch.
ACT xt-ss - stock
super stiff - soft soft
short travel - long travel
engages right off floor - mid pedal engagement/high

I know there is more to describe but I drew a blank,

 

I think I'll just go with the HDSS and still get the prolite. but then again, what if the xtss is the clutch for me, but I hate a stiff clutch pedal. I drove my uncle's 3000 GT vr4, and the pedal was unbelievably hard to push, i know its AWD, but i just hope the xtss isnt that bad. But I would still like to hear more opinions on the both the xtss and hdss.

 

i have the xtss in my type r i like it alot, never thought it was stiff, it feels good. my daily driver integra has the xxss(the real stiff one,previous owner installed it) now thats way to stiff for driveing, id hate to be in traffic with the xxss clutch. as for the clutch there is/was a discussion in the integra forum about the street lite vs. the prolite fw and the majority was going toward the prolite and said its extremly driveable. the one who got the street lite said the car reved just a little faster but it wasnt the differance they thought it would be.

 

Thanks for your input DontBlink, now I'm leaning towards the xtss. hehe! decisions, decisions!

 

i just read this off of another post <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegunderpressure &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Another thing you want to be careful off is stalling. Since putting a lightened flywheel in basically negates the purpose of the flywheel, it will, if its too light, let your car stall after revving high then clutching and letting of the gas completely. Mine does this, it doesnt happen often but it does, you just have to be carefull with it, if you clutch and let of the gas before a turn, you may not realize it stalled until you are in the turn, the problem with this is you have no power steering anymore. You can still muscle it, but its shocking when you try to turn and it wont easily. Just be cautious. gmoore </TD></TR></TABLE>

heres the link https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=373109

has this happened to anyone using the Prolite or streetlite?

 

my buddy switched to the prolite from his fidanza, the fidanza was alot lighter and he had some stalling issues. he hasnt had any stalling since he installed the prolite.

 

I have about 1500miles on my HDSS/ prolie and it has been great. And last weekend it took a pounding at Pocono. As far as it reducing driveability, I dont see that as a problem at all.

 

that quote you found.... Let me say, I think thats the biggest BS around. I have my comptech FW for more then a year and not once has it cause any problems with anything.
As for stalling, thats from something else.

I can hit the rev limiter and let go of the gas and it just goes back to a normal idle.

 

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Same with my old XACT Prolite.

 

Just wanted to say Thanks to everyone for their input. I'm definitely going with the 8.8 Prolite, but now just deciding either HDSS or XTSS. I know I can always count on the people here on HT for good, honest, opinions!

 

Ask yourself this before you buy a clutch.

How much power are you making and how much power are you going to make?

If the answers are under 200whp then stock would be fine.
if you just want to have a beefy clutch then the HD-ss will suit you well.

Have you looked at clutchcityonline for prices?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ask yourself this before you buy a clutch.

How much power are you making and how much power are you going to make?

If the answers are under 200whp then stock would be fine.
if you just want to have a beefy clutch then the HD-ss will suit you well.

Have you looked at clutchcityonline for prices?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats true, stock would do. I have looked at clutchcityonline for prices, they are pretty good. But http://www.prostreetonline.com has a really good sale going on right now on ACT products. Thanks Bbasso!