I've managed to completely destroy my 2nd factory clutch with less than 25K miles on my 2000 GSR. The first one, I'll take responsibility for (dropping the clutch at a red light from 8000rpm with 4 people in the car). The second is just the product of cheap garage using BS parts.

Can anyone recommend a good clutch that won't break me financially? I want something that grabs hard and makes my passengers nausiated from the constant rocking motion.

 

Don't over-clutch the car unless you're upping power and racing. It's pointless. Your left leg will thank you for not doing it... Plus, with cerimetallics and other "puck" clutches, smooth engagement becomes more difficult.

At most, get a standard "organic" full-face disc with a slightly higher clampload clutch.

 

http://www.diabloautosports.com/prod...?products_id=1
This is a very durable clutch package. We use it on everything from stock to 275hp forced induction cars.

 

I believe that http://www.groupbuycenter.com has some decent prices. You might want to check them out.

 

THE BEST CLUTCH WOULD BE DRIVING LESSONS,LEARN HOW TO DRIVE A 5 SPEED.

 

 

Get an exedy if you do a search on it many have said good things on those clutches including myself. Also if you rest your foot on the clutch pedal (like I do) it can cause premature failure

 

I have an exedy OEM style clutch in mine that I installed a couple months ago. I love it. Close to stock feel but good grabbing power. I was gonna go completely aftermarket (clutchmasters, clutchnet, etc.) but my friend was able to get this to me for $140, so I couldn't pass it up.

 

I have an ACT street setup on my GSR, and its pretty nice. feel is good, grab is quick yet not vicious like a race clutch. its stood up very well to my abuse this year as well, autocross, track day, street driving. I think its seen almost 15,000 miles already.
ACT street setup, organic material, gets a

 

I HAVE A STOCK CLUTCH AND I BEAT THE HELL OUT OF IT WITH NO PROBLEMS IT ALL DEPENDS HOW YOU DRIVE IT,AND WHAT MODS ARE BEING DONE.

98GSR
AEMCAI,GREEDY EVOLUTION,DC4-1,95ECU CHIPPED WITH JDM WIRE HARNESSADAPTER.
8.5MAGNACORE.

EIBACHS&TOCIKO'S SITTIN IN THE CLOSET WAITIN.


[Modified by MAGGSGSR, 5:53 PM 12/11/2001]

 

I agree with Owen & TypeRDude...ACT HDSS is the way to go for most applications. Strong grab and support up to 276lb/ft, I believe, with a great pedal feel that is comfortable enough for the street.

We have the lowest price around on these kits as well, BTW

 

Hmm...I was just trying to help you out. I hope that thumbdown wasn't for me...

 

No,I'm new here and just trying to figure out how to use these symbols.

 

Ahhh...welcome then. Enjoy your stay!!!

 

Again............



Use it.


[Modified by B18C-EJ1, 9:59 AM 12/11/2001]

 

Yea, don't get a clutch that's too beefy. I had a Clutchnet Stage1 in my GSR, and the pedal was SO LIGHT. My OEM BMW has a much heavier clutch pedal than the Stage1. I think I could have gone to Stage2 and have been ready for some major power.

 

DOES IT KEEP YOU UP AT NIGHT,KNOWING I WROTE MY COMMENTS IN CAPS?

 

Yes it does. Damn you.

 

How does everyone feel about Clutch Masters? I had a stage 3 CM in my old civic DX and it wasn't too bad. The clutch was total overkill, as I doubt that car pushed even 100hp, but it felt pretty much like stock. (I was young and naive, I had big plans for that civic...then I remembered I had no money left )

 

122K on original clutch. No problems at all. Rough on it sometimes, but pretty easy most of the time.

 

ACT stage 2 for almost a year and i give it hell a-lot and not a problem in the world.

 

 

Lee Chun, I have the same clutch in my car. the clutchnet.. damn is it a light pedal. I thought something was messed up with it when i drove it home.

 

No, it just annoys the **** out of people when you act stupid like that.