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How stiff is a ACT Clutch compared to OEM?

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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How stiff is a ACT Clutch compared to OEM?

Looking to get a new Clutch in the next 10,000 miles.....

I hear great things about ACT, how is the pedal compared to OEM? To me, the OEM Clutch pedal is alike a feather and doesn't bother me for one second.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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ACT is > OEM. BUT i have OS GIKEN, and it is by far the best clutch i've used and heard about. =)
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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opss... forgot to tell u why, because it grips like crazy, which kinda hurt ur trany but thats what u pay for if u want better response and launch.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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I had the ACT street clutch on my 8 and the pedal effort is greater but not bad at all. I loved this clutch. After a couple of days driving I was used to the pedal feel and didn't notice it at all. When I traded my 8 for my 9 the first thing I thought was damn, this stock clutch is sloppy...
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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The ACT clutch is just a tad stiffer than stock. I had the Exedy twin plate before and that was softer than the ACT (almost OEM feel)
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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I just had one installed. Still on the break in and already used to it, Feels great
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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which one does everyone have?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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u'll only feel the difference for the first few miles. I grips better than stock so u'll be surprise at first but then u'll adjust and love it.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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yea it gets negligible after a few miles, drove my friends and you'll get used to it
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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ACT is great!.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Just bought my Exedy OEM replacement...I'll post up how I like it once I get it in.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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One of the best clutches I have ever driven.... stiff, but not too hard for everyday use, you get used to it relatively quick. Never tried the stock clutch, but it makes my buddies stock clutch in his STI seem juvenile and sloppy. ACT stage 2!

Last edited by RPRalliart04; Apr 13, 2008 at 08:05 PM. Reason: Mispelling again...
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by c_sautter
I believe that Exedy makes the OEM Evolution clutches. I"ve seen it somewhere, but I don't remember where.
Yes, it's an Exedy.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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DO NOT use ACT in an Evo it sucks. That y big tuners don't even sell them.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by EVIL MR
DO NOT use ACT in an Evo it sucks. That y big tuners don't even sell them.
I love opinions with nothing to back them up.

I love my ACT XTSS. Pedal is much heavier than stock, but you do get used to it.
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