moehler

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My clutch needs to be replaced, but I'm having trouble deciding what to get. My mods are in my sig and my seven is a daily driver and I often drive it pretty hard.

I know everyone seems to like the ACT clutches, but there are quite a few to choose from. I was also looking at the mazdatrix clutches b/c they are cheaper. Does anyone use the mazdatrix clutches? Are they good, I don't hear much about them. Basically I have no idea what to get. I want the clutch to be smooth enough for daily driving, but strong enough to easily handle the torque that my car has (the stock one doesn't).

Also, since my mechanic will be in there I'm considering a new flywheel as well. should I get 9.5 (or 12 w/ counter weight) lbs wheel for a daily driver? It sounds like this is not a good idea (excess stress on the clutch and a more jerky ride). RX7store has a 12 lbs wheel... would this be a good compramise or should I just leave the stock one on there?

I have not had the opportunity to drive any seven's with different clutch setups, so any advise would be appreciated. Also, cost is a big issue... I'm going broke here. I don't want a POS clutch, but if a cheaper one will get the job done, I'm all for it.

-Matt

BigIslandSevens

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I put in a ACT street strip disc,heavy duty pressure plate, and SR motorsports 9.5 with counterweight. VERY, VERY nice for daily driving. Smooth engagement and great holding capability. I believe around 400+ ft lb. of torque. Haven't experienced any chatter that some have had. I like it, and will probably put it on mine next time.

moehler

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Thanks. Anybody use any other combo of clutch/flywheel for a daily driven seven?

GoodfellaFD3S

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Yup, what he said. You can't go wrong with the act street/strip and lightweight flywheel.

I have 50,000 miles of abuse on mine and they keep on ticking. If you go with the stock flywheel you'll be kicking yourself the moment you drive a lightened flywheel FD, trust me.......

maxcooper

I agree totally -- get the light flywheel. The lightest aluminum ones are fine even for street driving. I got one in my car and then let one of my friends drive it right after he got his car back from having a new clutch installed. On Monday, he took his car back to the shop and had them install a light flywheel.

-Max

matty

the street strip drives like stock. After owning one for a week you wont be able to tell the difference. It will hold your power though while the stock one wont.

If your gonna do the clutch mine as well do the flywheel. Many people say the flywheel is the best mod they have done. I like mine but its no comparison to adding a mp or the power fc.

DaleClark

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The only problem with light flywheels is they cost a lot and are a pain to install for the benefit you get. They're great, but not really $400 great.

That said, if you have the money, get a light flywheel. Unless you're a complete novice at driving a stick, you won't have any problem driving it.

The ACT Xtreme pressure plate is *fantastic* - the pedal effort is higher, and it can tire your leg a bit in extended stop and go traffic.

Any puck type clutches are a pain to drive smoothly, if at all. You can use a lighter pressure plate with a puck clutch and get the same clamping power as a heavy pressure plate and a street clutch. The tradeoff is jerky engagement (puck) or heavy clutch pedal (heavy PP).

I would also strongly recommend getting a stainless braided clutch line if you go with a heavier pressure plate. The stock line can and will swell under the pressure, making the engagement point VERY close to the floor. A braided stainless line fixes that, and they're quite inexpensive. If you have tired clutch hydraulics, expect them to head south with the higher line pressure too. Not a big deal, really.

Dale

moehler

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I'm not too worried about the install, my mechanic quoted me on $275 for both the clutch and the flywheel. Figure that if I'm in there I might as well throw it in. A lot of people/websites make referece to re-surfacing the stock flywheel if you change a clutch. If that's the case I'll just get a lightened one instead. Sounds like I should go wiith the ACT street/strip clutch and 9.5 lbs flywheel (esppecially if GoodfellaFD3S has 50k on this setup). Thanks for the replies guys.