Anyone have experience with eBay Clutches?
Sep 15, 2014, 05:02 PM
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Anyone have experience with eBay Clutches?
I know you people will bring up "Oh you own an expensive car! Nothing will be cheap!" Lol I don't care, parts can be found for cheap if you look, i bought a pair of headlights and a spoiler for $200.
I have a nearly stock HP DD and clutch is bad. Don't want to spend $600+ for a new one and dont want to look for a used one. So my question here is. Are there any ebay clutches that are actually decent and for the price of <$350?
Currently looking at this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XTD-STAGE-2-CLUTCH-FLYWHEEL-KIT-LANCER-EVO-EVOLUTION-7-8-9-/380992527096?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58b4ec9af8&vxp=mtr
Is it any good or do you guys have any suggestions? Thanks
I have a nearly stock HP DD and clutch is bad. Don't want to spend $600+ for a new one and dont want to look for a used one. So my question here is. Are there any ebay clutches that are actually decent and for the price of <$350?
Currently looking at this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XTD-STAGE-2-CLUTCH-FLYWHEEL-KIT-LANCER-EVO-EVOLUTION-7-8-9-/380992527096?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58b4ec9af8&vxp=mtr
Is it any good or do you guys have any suggestions? Thanks
Sep 15, 2014, 05:08 PM
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If you fancy removing your transmission and risking that clutch blowing up, go for it. I've learned that you get what you pay for. I would not purchase this clutch. It isn't that fun to remove the Evo's transmission, I would not risk it to save a couple hundred.
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Sep 15, 2014, 08:37 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Competition-Clutch-Stage-2-Street-2100-Clutch-Kit-Mitsubishi-EVO-Evolution-8-9-/400770444347?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4fc7ac3b&vxp=mtr
That one?
Sep 15, 2014, 10:15 PM
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There are 2 mentalities Ive seen emerging on this site. Those who buy wisely, and those that will buy based on price and will convince themselves that its worth it.
Buy an Exedy single disk, competition clutch single disk or at WORST ACT.
Don't cheap out unless you are just broke and you can't afford it (even then I would say wait it out and until you can afford it).
Do it once, DO it right.
I'm not saying buy a 1500-3000 clutch. I have done that. But at least dont go cheaper then a ACT which is generally accepted as a cheap ok substitute.
Buy an Exedy single disk, competition clutch single disk or at WORST ACT.
Don't cheap out unless you are just broke and you can't afford it (even then I would say wait it out and until you can afford it).
Do it once, DO it right.
I'm not saying buy a 1500-3000 clutch. I have done that. But at least dont go cheaper then a ACT which is generally accepted as a cheap ok substitute.
Sep 16, 2014, 12:36 AM
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There are 2 mentalities Ive seen emerging on this site. Those who buy wisely, and those that will buy based on price and will convince themselves that its worth it.
Buy an Exedy single disk, competition clutch single disk or at WORST ACT.
Don't cheap out unless you are just broke and you can't afford it (even then I would say wait it out and until you can afford it).
Do it once, DO it right.
I'm not saying buy a 1500-3000 clutch. I have done that. But at least dont go cheaper then a ACT which is generally accepted as a cheap ok substitute.
Buy an Exedy single disk, competition clutch single disk or at WORST ACT.
Don't cheap out unless you are just broke and you can't afford it (even then I would say wait it out and until you can afford it).
Do it once, DO it right.
I'm not saying buy a 1500-3000 clutch. I have done that. But at least dont go cheaper then a ACT which is generally accepted as a cheap ok substitute.
Sep 16, 2014, 01:01 AM
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Anyways shoot me a PM and I can get you my buddies contact info.
Sep 16, 2014, 05:29 AM
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TQ is what usually explodes clutches. Those off-brand clutches are likely great as an OEM replacement or like one guy said for Hondas which make ZERO TQ even with turbos. Throw power mods at an Evo and your TQ will increase and so will likelihood of your clutch exploding.
Sep 16, 2014, 05:54 AM
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Competition Clutch sucks! I would use the XTD all day over comp I've used 4 different competition clutches on dsms they all fail within 5K miles, not to mention none of them will shift into 3rd correctly.
