clutch input pls - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ft86me · 10-22-2013, 11:45 PM

Never have driven on an upgraded clutch besides a stock one before so I'm here to gather some input from the community in regards to what I should be looking at. These are things that I want and are interested in:

-will handle around 300hp or a tad more with my vortech kit
-daily driving. morning and evening commute consist of traffic with constant stop and go
-wekeends are fun times in the canyon on the way home
-want something similar to stock, stiffer is ok, but nothing like where it'll be a pain in the ass for daily driving
-sometimes will be tracked but not the main focus.

so input please everyone. hopefully the things that I am looking for and go through provide insight. i don't have a specific brand choice or anything like that. I just want what's best for me with the provided information.

Thanks!

KSpider · 10-23-2013, 02:14 AM

Tracking

ft86me · 10-23-2013, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KSpider

Tracking

Tracking ?

KSpider · 10-23-2013, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ft86me

Tracking ?

tracking this thread, as I am interested as well.

Circuit Motorsports · 10-23-2013, 02:25 AM

ACT HD Clutch - get the kit with the street flywheel (they have 2 types of flywheels).

I recommend ACT as I use one on my personal car and I really like it, they also produce very nice quality kits and have great customer service and support.

-Tristan

ft86me · 10-23-2013, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports

ACT HD Clutch - get the kit with the street flywheel (they have 2 types of flywheels).

I recommend ACT as I use one on my personal car and I really like it, they also produce very nice quality kits and have great customer service and support.

-Tristan

And this would be suitable for the needs I provided above ?

Circuit Motorsports · 10-23-2013, 02:36 AM

Yup!

If you stay around that power level you'll be good to go.

If you went higher you may want the 6 puck at that point, but that's not as "street friendly" as the full face HD kit.

Shoot us a message if you need any more help

-Tristan

ft86me · 10-23-2013, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports

Yup!

If you stay around that power level you'll be good to go.

If you went higher you may want the 6 puck at that point, but that's not as "street friendly" as the full face HD kit.

Shoot us a message if you need any more help

-Tristan

Thank you very much!!!!!

pmccut · 10-23-2013, 03:30 AM

I haven't felt the ACT, but I've had the CM FX300 and Exedy Stage 1. The exedy is basically a stiffer version of the stock clutch. It's nearly twice the pedal pressure (but still significantly less than the FX300!) but the engagement is damn near identical to stock. It's completely dd friendly and besides the added pedal pressure, it's basically stock feeling. Here's a good thread to help decide - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34635

ptuning had it for $400 shipped, I'd strongly recommend that route. It didn't start slipping till over 300wtq.

KSpider · 10-23-2013, 02:27 PM

Just ordered the Exedy Stage 1... Will get it installed before the SC, thanks again

King Tut · 10-23-2013, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports

ACT HD Clutch - get the kit with the street flywheel (they have 2 types of flywheels).

I recommend ACT as I use one on my personal car and I really like it, they also produce very nice quality kits and have great customer service and support.

-Tristan

I agree with this. I have the ACT 6 puck and the ultralite flywheel. I do daily drive mine. The pedal pressure is similar to stock, but the engagement area is much smaller so you have to be careful not to stall each time.

KSpider · 10-30-2013, 05:14 PM

Exedy Stage 1 installed, I have put about 10 miles on it and it feels great. Engagement is a little heavier, but you can feel the release point better. The flywheel that comes with it is lighter weight, revs much quicker, but with that it will lose revs quicker as well. For a $400 clutch/flywheel combo,losing about 11lbs from stock, allowing me to exceed the stock clutch's torque limits and feeling pretty darn close to stock, I'm very happy with the selection.

pmccut · 10-30-2013, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSpider

Exedy Stage 1 installed, I have put about 10 miles on it and it feels great. Engagement is a little heavier, but you can feel the release point better. The flywheel that comes with it is lighter weight, revs much quicker, but with that it will lose revs quicker as well. For a $400 clutch/flywheel combo,losing about 11lbs from stock, allowing me to exceed the stock clutch's torque limits and feeling pretty darn close to stock, I'm very happy with the selection.

ft86me · 10-30-2013, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSpider

Exedy Stage 1 installed, I have put about 10 miles on it and it feels great. Engagement is a little heavier, but you can feel the release point better. The flywheel that comes with it is lighter weight, revs much quicker, but with that it will lose revs quicker as well. For a $400 clutch/flywheel combo,losing about 11lbs from stock, allowing me to exceed the stock clutch's torque limits and feeling pretty darn close to stock, I'm very happy with the selection.

Appreciate the feedback !!

10-22-2013, 11:45 PM	#1
ft86me Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Endor Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 802 Thanked 349 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	clutch input pls Never have driven on an upgraded clutch besides a stock one before so I'm here to gather some input from the community in regards to what I should be looking at. These are things that I want and are interested in: -will handle around 300hp or a tad more with my vortech kit -daily driving. morning and evening commute consist of traffic with constant stop and go -wekeends are fun times in the canyon on the way home -want something similar to stock, stiffer is ok, but nothing like where it'll be a pain in the ass for daily driving -sometimes will be tracked but not the main focus. so input please everyone. hopefully the things that I am looking for and go through provide insight. i don't have a specific brand choice or anything like that. I just want what's best for me with the provided information. Thanks!

10-23-2013, 02:14 AM	#2
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KSpider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 S4 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 58 Thanked 93 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just ordered the Exedy Stage 1... Will get it installed before the SC, thanks again __________________ 2014 Audi S4 · 2010 xTerra Off-Road · 2014 Fiat 500e

10-30-2013, 05:14 PM	#12
KSpider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 S4 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 58 Thanked 93 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Exedy Stage 1 installed, I have put about 10 miles on it and it feels great. Engagement is a little heavier, but you can feel the release point better. The flywheel that comes with it is lighter weight, revs much quicker, but with that it will lose revs quicker as well. For a $400 clutch/flywheel combo,losing about 11lbs from stock, allowing me to exceed the stock clutch's torque limits and feeling pretty darn close to stock, I'm very happy with the selection. __________________ 2014 Audi S4 · 2010 xTerra Off-Road · 2014 Fiat 500e

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Circuit Motorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,353 Thanks: 294 Thanked 495 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	ACT HD Clutch - get the kit with the street flywheel (they have 2 types of flywheels). I recommend ACT as I use one on my personal car and I really like it, they also produce very nice quality kits and have great customer service and support. -Tristan

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Circuit Motorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,353 Thanks: 294 Thanked 495 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Yup! If you stay around that power level you'll be good to go. If you went higher you may want the 6 puck at that point, but that's not as "street friendly" as the full face HD kit. Shoot us a message if you need any more help -Tristan

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