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mtx450 · 02-10-2009, 07:52 AM

Anyone have any experience with them? I'm having nothing but issues with mine. I saw Subaru guys were having good results with them, so I figured I'd give it a shot. My starter grinds the teeth on the flywheel (I think), and the clutch makes this terrible sound when engaging it. I've installed clutches before, so I know that isn't the issue. I'm running the "Stage 3" kit.

Just wanted to know if anyone else is running them without a problem. Thanks!

mtx450 · 02-10-2009, 09:26 AM

Here is a pic for more reference...

kalypso123 · 02-14-2009, 08:28 PM

that fly wheel is intense... never tried it, but I feel good about exedy

redsx13 · 02-15-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtx450

Anyone have any experience with them? I'm having nothing but issues with mine. I saw Subaru guys were having good results with them, so I figured I'd give it a shot. My starter grinds the teeth on the flywheel (I think), and the clutch makes this terrible sound when engaging it. I've installed clutches before, so I know that isn't the issue. I'm running the "Stage 3" kit.

Just wanted to know if anyone else is running them without a problem. Thanks!

There stuff is knock off, it’s not horrible, but it’s really not that great. I have a friend that was running one of their clutches, it’s actually wasn't half bad, but it didn't last that long. The sad thing is he had a pretty much stock ka and he could actually slip the clutch outa the corners.

#1 rule, don’t buy ebay for anything that directly involves motor or drivetrain.

kalypso123 · 02-15-2009, 12:40 AM

if you want to save money hit up a local clutch shop in your area... find a good one, they'll resurface your flywheel and make you a custom disk.

better quality then ebay by far... and often rivals all the top mass produced brands because its made by hand from someone with experience.

redsx13 · 02-15-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalypso123

if you want to save money hit up a local clutch shop in your area... find a good one, they'll resurface your flywheel and make you a custom disk.

better quality then ebay by far... and often rivals all the top mass produced brands because its made by hand from someone with experience.

custom disk?

kalypso123 · 02-15-2009, 01:13 PM

to be more specific

I had an Exedy stage 3 that was worn out, and they distribute for DK and exedy and work mostly with truck transmissions,

they resurfaced my flywheel and made me a 6 puck out of kevlar ( I think ), rated to 450ft/lbs.

I was happily surprised, and ive had it for about 6 months.
with a local clutch shop they can tailor any disk
and any material to your horse power needs.

I kept my pressure plate and total it cost me 180
"savannah clutch", savannah GA

redsx13 · 02-16-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalypso123

to be more specific

I had an Exedy stage 3 that was worn out, and they distribute for DK and exedy and work mostly with truck transmissions,

they resurfaced my flywheel and made me a 6 puck out of kevlar ( I think ), rated to 450ft/lbs.

I was happily surprised, and ive had it for about 6 months.
with a local clutch shop they can tailor any disk
and any material to your horse power needs.

I kept my pressure plate and total it cost me 180
"savannah clutch", savannah GA

wow thats crazy, i never knew that they could repair a clutch disk like that. i have an exedy 6 puck as well, is your sprung or unsprung?

kalypso123 · 02-16-2009, 01:22 PM

they dont actually repair it, they used mine as a template to make a new one.

my exedy was sprung so they made another sprung 6 puck.
they can make unspung disks... but thats if you have a drag car, or something crazy.

mtx450 · 02-17-2009, 06:27 AM

Cool guys, thanks. Yeah, I'll just rock it until it breaks I guess, haha.

redsx13 · 02-17-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalypso123

they can make unspung disks... but thats if you have a drag car, or something crazy.

?? mine is unsprung, and i wouldnt call it a drag car.

mtx450 · 02-17-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsx13

?? mine is unsprung, and i wouldnt call it a drag car.

The springs on the disc just reduce shock from the input shaft. It's better for the main input bearing inside the tranny.

redsx13 · 02-17-2009, 11:26 AM

im sure my trans will manage.

kalypso123 · 02-17-2009, 12:47 PM

pardon me you're both right... it really isn't that harsh.

but in a drag car, unsprung adds responsive

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02-10-2009, 07:52 AM	#1
mtx450 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY Age: 33 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	F1 Racing clutches and flywheels Anyone have any experience with them? I'm having nothing but issues with mine. I saw Subaru guys were having good results with them, so I figured I'd give it a shot. My starter grinds the teeth on the flywheel (I think), and the clutch makes this terrible sound when engaging it. I've installed clutches before, so I know that isn't the issue. I'm running the "Stage 3" kit. Just wanted to know if anyone else is running them without a problem. Thanks!

02-10-2009, 09:26 AM	#2
mtx450 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY Age: 33 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Here is a pic for more reference...

02-14-2009, 08:28 PM	#3
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	that fly wheel is intense... never tried it, but I feel good about exedy

02-15-2009, 12:40 AM	#5
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	if you want to save money hit up a local clutch shop in your area... find a good one, they'll resurface your flywheel and make you a custom disk. better quality then ebay by far... and often rivals all the top mass produced brands because its made by hand from someone with experience.

02-15-2009, 01:13 PM	#7
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	to be more specific I had an Exedy stage 3 that was worn out, and they distribute for DK and exedy and work mostly with truck transmissions, they resurfaced my flywheel and made me a 6 puck out of kevlar ( I think ), rated to 450ft/lbs. I was happily surprised, and ive had it for about 6 months. with a local clutch shop they can tailor any disk and any material to your horse power needs. I kept my pressure plate and total it cost me 180 "savannah clutch", savannah GA

02-16-2009, 01:22 PM	#9
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	they dont actually repair it, they used mine as a template to make a new one. my exedy was sprung so they made another sprung 6 puck. they can make unspung disks... but thats if you have a drag car, or something crazy.

02-17-2009, 06:27 AM	#10
mtx450 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY Age: 33 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Cool guys, thanks. Yeah, I'll just rock it until it breaks I guess, haha.

02-17-2009, 11:26 AM	#13
redsx13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Agoura Hills, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 572 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	im sure my trans will manage.

02-17-2009, 12:47 PM	#14
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	pardon me you're both right... it really isn't that harsh. but in a drag car, unsprung adds responsive