So I finally got around to installing a new clutch this past weekend. The Clutch Master FX300 Stage 3 was recommended to me by Adam at MAPerformance. The FX300 System uses the Power Plus I Pressure Plate with a Steel Back Segmented Kevlar disc. I was told this would help the clutch hold more torque and power while retaining easy drive-ability. Turns out it was true!

By autoxer at 2012-03-04

I feel like this clutch should get more love and attention. The feel of it is amazing. I don't feel any increase in pedal pressure and yet it's suppose to hold up to like 150% torque increase over stock.
I paired it with a Competition Clutch Ultra Lightweight Steel Flywheel and they're a great match together. The flywheel is about a pound or two lighter than stock. At first I was scared to get a lighter flywheel and wanted to resurface the stock one but turns out this one (at least paired with the Clutch Master FX300) feels just as good as a stock setup.

By autoxer at 2012-03-04


By autoxer at 2012-03-04

Still in the break in period, but so far I've got about 200 miles on her and I like it Any other X owners looking for a new clutch and flywheel set up while keeping daily driving comfort, check it out.

 

How long for the install, appx?

 

Took the 3 of us about 7 hours with a lift, air tools, etc.

 

was it a pain to release the TOB, etc? also, did you drop the subframe at all to get the trans out?

 

did you use the instructions that hollywood made, if so how were they, is there anything you would add? So this clutch can hold a little better without new master cylinder?

 

Yes separating the throwout bearing from the pressure plate to disengage the clutch from the service hole on the bottom of the tranny sucked. But actually removing the TOB once the tranny was out was not hard.

I think doing that and then later trying to lift the tranny back in were the two hardest parts.

And to answer your second question, had to take off the crossbar but not the subframe.

 

No, sorry never read hollywood's instructions so I couldn't tell you. My buddies that help me do it is a Mitsubishi tech and the other one is a Toyota tech so I was in good hands lol.

If you link me to hollywood's instructions I'll read through it when I have some extra time and I'll let ya know.

Yea the clutch holds a little better due to the material (kevlar) and pressure plate design. Feels good. I have a Magnus CMC upgrade in my garage but haven't put it in yet. I might sell it and get the new AMS CMC upgrade though....we'll see.

 

Do you get any weird noise or chatter from this clutch setup?

 

I had this clutch.... for 2 weeks. it got destroyed and I'm around 350wheel.

 

Ok, that's not what I wanted to hear. What clutch are you using now and how is it holding up?

 

Not really. Maybe a little chatter at first but I don't notice it now. I've heard clutch chatter on an Exedy Twin and its nothing near that level.

 

I've had it since March and I'm still going fine. Daily driven, autoxed, no problems out of mine. I'm at 335whp.

 

Also because of the materials the clutch is made of, breaking it in properly is key. With any carbon or Kevlar clutch, you should make sure to break it in properly for a 1,000 miles. Or else you'll prematurely wear it out.

 

how is this holding up, need to buy a clutch tomorrow

 

Still holding up well for me. I've put about 6,000 miles on it and it's fine. I got retuned by Aaron from English Racing and put down 350whp and the clutch still feels great.