Which Clutch?!?!
Dec 9, 2008, 10:22 AM
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have a clutchmasters stage 3 and fidanza flywheel. pedal feels close to stock, yet it holds real well. i use mine as a DD and even with ankle problems i can drive this car no problem. smooth engagement and takes my abuse at the track. suggest looking into it if you dont want ACT but cant afford exedy. gl with the purchase!
Dec 9, 2008, 11:54 AM
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Not to get off topic, but what kind of noises are you experiencing? I get a very specific grinding/chattery noise around 2000RPM. Double checked everything and the install was definitely done properly.
Dec 9, 2008, 12:04 PM
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Other than the minor decelleration noises, the only other noise I have is this horrible whirling noise on cold starts when temperatures are very low. After idling for 2-3 minutes the noise completely resides.
Other than the noises, I'm pleased with the way the clutch drives. So far, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for more holding power with great streetability.
Dec 9, 2008, 12:19 PM
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The noises I am hearing are typical decelleration noises. The noises aren't that bad but can be highly annoying. From my research I've discovered that these noises seem to be "the nature of the beast" from ACT clutches.
Other than the minor decelleration noises, the only other noise I have is this horrible whirling noise on cold starts when temperatures are very low. After idling for 2-3 minutes the noise completely resides.
Other than the noises, I'm pleased with the way the clutch drives. So far, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for more holding power with great streetability.
Other than the minor decelleration noises, the only other noise I have is this horrible whirling noise on cold starts when temperatures are very low. After idling for 2-3 minutes the noise completely resides.
Other than the noises, I'm pleased with the way the clutch drives. So far, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for more holding power with great streetability.
ACT HDSS is a great option... I was able to get a HD pressure plate for $200 and the SS street disc for $150 from a vendor on here... hard to argue with a $350 clutch that performs so well.
Dec 9, 2008, 03:50 PM
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If it's for a street car that will be around 400whp I'd go with the ACT HDSS.
It really depends on your budget as the twin disc setups can be very costly and pretty expensive to rebuild, but if your plans are fairly modest which they seem to be I'd go with the ACT.
It really depends on your budget as the twin disc setups can be very costly and pretty expensive to rebuild, but if your plans are fairly modest which they seem to be I'd go with the ACT.
Dec 10, 2008, 10:40 AM
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I've had both exedy twin disc and act hdss. The twin is a great clutch!
So is the ACT. I can tell you if you daily drive your car and have any kind of commute (traffic) I would go with the ACT. It's not that the pedal is heavy. The twin disc is grabby and feather it all the time sucks.
I had the twin disc for 4 years. From stock all the way to 400whp. It was great too me. 60k miles. For me, I stopped racing a lot after 2 years of owning it. I didn't need a super duper clutch for everyday. I have the ACT now and it does its job. I can still chirp tires and all.
With the twin disc, however, your shifting will be lightning quick.
So is the ACT. I can tell you if you daily drive your car and have any kind of commute (traffic) I would go with the ACT. It's not that the pedal is heavy. The twin disc is grabby and feather it all the time sucks.
I had the twin disc for 4 years. From stock all the way to 400whp. It was great too me. 60k miles. For me, I stopped racing a lot after 2 years of owning it. I didn't need a super duper clutch for everyday. I have the ACT now and it does its job. I can still chirp tires and all.
With the twin disc, however, your shifting will be lightning quick.
