So, I weasled CarMax into replacing the clutch last time (19k miles) now @ 43k miles it is slipping a little again. CarMax replaced the stock flywheel also at 19k miles.

SO... now Im going to get an aftermarket clutch since I have to pay for it...and wondering do I have to get a flywheel too? Is the stock flywheel good?

Suggestions, comments, flames, etc.

 

You may want to try a Fidanza FLywheel and an ACT. It's a good combo and your car will love the less weight on the wheel. Plus all you have to do when you replace the clutch again is to replace the heat sheild on it.

 

+1...... I have that set up and it works great....

 

That setup costs nearly the same as a Exedy twin... Would you recommend that over the Exedy?

 

I went from an early release ACT/fidanza combo to a Clutch Masters FX300 and a lightened stock flywheel. Will never go back to organic, period.

 

^^Did you get the ceramic disc?

 

you guys with the ACT/fidanza combo, how much did you guys pay? How's the engagement? Is it heavy? Does the ACT clutch cause problems? I've heard some bad stories about them. Does the flywheel rattle on idle?

I am hearing some TOB noises, some said its normal and some said it is indicating possible dying clutch so i am looking at some options.

Thanks guys

 

You can get an ACT Fidanza combo a couple of hundred less then the Exedy.


Also that is a HOT 63 split window Mitsuorder. That car is timeless.

 

I run the segmented kevlar disc, great holding capabilities without having to give up the daily drivability of a full disc.

 

Well to answer the question, yes your better off replacing it. My question is how light of a flywheel are you guys using? I have the WORKS 10# and im sure on a road coarse or auto-x it would be great but IMO it makes launching a PITA. I like the feel of it, teh car revs up pretty quick, but makes launching a bit trickier.

 

I used to run the Fidanza aluminum flywheel but went to a lightened stock unit due to the higher friction coefficient of the Clutch Masters kevlar disc. The alloy used in the stock flywheel handles heat quite well actually, I have heard it is similar to what is used in some of the M3's of fame back in the day. The lightened stock flywheel I am currently running comes in at exactly one pound over my old Fidanza, 10.5 lbs. Believe it or not that one pound made modulation of rpms much easier than that of the Fidanza both during launching and daily driving. Not downing Fidanza's product, just had to come up with another solution for my particular application.

 

You lightened the stock flywheel down to 10.5lbs? IMO the stock one is too thin as it is. Not something I would recommend. On the other hand at least on the EVO it is not dangerous like on other cars. The EVO flywheel is not gray iron.

 

Get the Exedy Twin Metallic ... regular if you like a light pedal feel, HD (heavy duty) if you don't mind a slightly heavier clutch pedal feel. I'm pretty happy with mine so far (4 days and 1100 miles, fwiw)

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This may work well but CAN't Be safe. You took away its mass and now adding a LO more heat, that baby could crack or explode, be carful. The Fidanza has almost 0 worries of cracking.

 

Since you got your car through Carmax,did you get their extended warranty? I did and was wondering if they had any problems with aftermarket stuff.