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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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i noticed in a last couple of weeks that my clutch is sliping on 3 4 and 5 gear so i think its time for put the new one. but today something hapened and its slipping on each gear like crazy i need a new clutch asap!!! or maybe its something else. i need your advice guys where and for how much. my car has only 64k miles and when i bought it at 48k clutch was sliping but just liltle bit. Need help where to get it and how much do i have to spend.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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I just did the Clutchmasters stage 1 lightened flywheel, plate and disc. It's a nice setup with a small amount of low-end loss and substantial gains up top in the powerband.

Clutch/Fly/Plate were $1100 shipped. The clutch install is a sub-frame dropper unlike a civic or a teggy where you drop axles and slide the trans off. Shops will want a bit more to do this.

P2R has a disc on their site, which is really all you NEED to replace assuming you havent broken any teeth, killed the bearings, or glazed the flywheel - and I think it was $250 or so.

Logic being - you're paying someone to get in there, go ahead and do new pilot and throwout bearings, get the clutch you want, and switch out the flywheel if you're interested.

My Honda mechanic friend does this for others for about $300 on the side.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Unless your pushing power a stock setup works fine.
Car must have been abuse to slip at 48k miles. Unfortunately you kept driving it. You may have more woes then just the clutch.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
Unless your pushing power a stock setup works fine.
Car must have been abuse to slip at 48k miles. Unfortunately you kept driving it. You may have more woes then just the clutch.
yeah that was another question. what else can be f***** up ? cylinder ? or maybe a pressure plate. the previous owner was a women probably she messed up clutch. when i hit the gas on the WOT around 2300-3200rpms its sliping like crazy... on the forth gear when i hit the gas is like rpms go up for 500-700 rpms more than it supposed to

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Lightweight design for reduced inertia, and faster shifts. Increased torquecapacity over stockMSRP: $179.992003 Acura CL-S
04-06 Acura TL



it looks like its stage 3 or something for a track only any1 been tested it ?


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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Yeah.....I'd stick with a full faced, sprung clutch. You'll break something with that.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/clutchmasters-acura-cl-6s-clutch-732514/

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Pseudomaniac
Yeah.....I'd stick with a full faced, sprung clutch. You'll break something with that.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=732514

yes i know that would be great setup but i dont feel like spending 1100$ for a complete clutch and 300$+ for labor which i dont really have atm. i need you guys to gimme advice what is the best way i can do with it.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Unless your pushing power a stock setup works fine.
Car must have been abuse to slip at 48k miles. Unfortunately you kept driving it. You may have more woes then just the clutch.

Hmmm... I've got 112k on the original factory clutch and have been running the CTSC for 98k miles. Clutch is still good... no slipage in WOT in any gear.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetKA
i noticed in a last couple of weeks that my clutch is sliping on 3 4 and 5 gear so i think its time for put the new one. but today something hapened and its slipping on each gear like crazy i need a new clutch asap!!! or maybe its something else. i need your advice guys where and for how much. my car has only 64k miles and when i bought it at 48k clutch was sliping but just liltle bit. Need help where to get it and how much do i have to spend.
Maybe you have a leaking oil seal?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NSX-Tuner
Hmmm... I've got 112k on the original factory clutch and have been running the CTSC for 98k miles. Clutch is still good... no slipage in WOT in any gear.
whats CTSC ? i dunno ima go to my mechanic tomorrow and find out
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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If yer on the cheap, get an oem disc and new bearings and find someone to put them in. The flywheel will need some love if it's as bad engaging as you say it is, so at least make sure whoever is doing it can turn a little material off there or knows what they're doing with a grinder.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Pseudomaniac
If yer on the cheap, get an oem disc and new bearings and find someone to put them in. The flywheel will need some love if it's as bad engaging as you say it is, so at least make sure whoever is doing it can turn a little material off there or knows what they're doing with a grinder.
my mechanic says whatever it is better to go with new clutch plate disc and bearing...
i would like to do what u said but i dont have anybody to play with it.
and i dont think i can do that by myself or even with my good friend...
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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shame your in NJ. i would do it for you
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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most women drivers i know ride the clutch.. reallllly hard, its probably just a worn out clutch
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by L3wD
most women drivers i know ride the clutch.. reallllly hard, its probably just a worn out clutch
yeah this is what i was thinking...cuz overall car was kept very nice and clean



yup guys maybe someone of you can help me out with this...
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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i think thats a great deal what do you guys think ??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXEDY...Q5fAccessories

my question is if i go someday with SC does this clutch gonna hold it ?

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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also i found this thread TL 04-06 has the same clutch.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/clutch-master-clutch-sucks-726212/

clutch master are not really good for our setup
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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I haven't heard of a stock clutch going from bolt on's or even a SC. I haven had any clutch problems either & I push 250ish to the wheels & am not an easy driver.
The upgraded clutch isn't a bad idea but if you want to save $ I don't think it's needed.
And the flywheel will need to be replaced. It's dual mass & not recommended to be resurfaced. It can be done but it's not an easy job. Most shops are not able to do it.

Never heard of the EXEDY clutch before.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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whats CTSC ? i dunno ima go to my mechanic tomorrow and find out
You are kidding right? But just in case you are serious about the question... CTSC stands for CompTech Supercharger...
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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let's say i was kidding :P

here is another question i got new OEM pressure plate OEM disc, OEM release bearing and OEM pilot bearing for 310$ shipped...
isnt so bad, so im gonna need a flywheel and im gonna look for lightened one. I need one that will match the OEM clutch. Where to get ?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Dual Mass flywheel might run you a few. Mine is in good shape if you want to buy a used one. I'd need to look at what a fair offer would be.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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i dont think i want used one... i want new one which is gonna be lightened but i cant find anything only CT one which is to expensive
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Aasco makes a lightweight flywheel.

Ive used Exedy clutches in the past. Theyre not ClutchMasters, but they arent shitty either.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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I would not use any light flywheel with a stock clutch. Just get a stock flywheel.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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^that's a good advice. im about reuse my old fly wheel i have to ask my mechanic if it can be done. or if not ill have to buy oem one
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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Ive got a brand new oem clutch pressure plate and flywheel I'll sell you at wholesale price
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 1hotcls6
Ive got a brand new oem clutch pressure plate and flywheel I'll sell you at wholesale price
how much for ? u have just plate and flywheel or complete oem clutch with bearings and disc ?
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so if your rear main seal is leaking, it can cause ur clutch to slip? by my rear main is leaking a bit, was like that when i got it, never slipped, only when i sprayed at the track
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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i dont think i have a leak, but i'll find out
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If the rear main seal leaks & oil gets on the clutch it will slip & then die real quick.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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how much for ? u have just plate and flywheel or complete oem clutch with bearings and disc ?
everything $750
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
If the rear main seal leaks & oil gets on the clutch it will slip & then die real quick.
Yup, oil kills clutches.

Ive used OEM clutches on lightweight flywheels with no ill affects. That may be different with this car however.

And $750 is a damn good price if everything is brand new.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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i found genuine clutch set with flywheel and everything for 680$ but i dont know if i go with new flywheel or im gonna reuse old one
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 04:24 AM
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:/ my mechanic wants 600$ for a labor... i didnt realaized its gonna be so expensive. f#*%^#€
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Yea, you have to drop the whole subframe or pull the engine out of the top. Its not a fun job.
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This is one of those frequent life moments where "You get what you pay for."

Don't skimp if you don't absolutely have to, especially if you plan on keeping the car for any duration.
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Originally Posted by pseudomaniac
this is one of those frequent life moments where "you get what you pay for."

don't skimp if you don't absolutely have to, especially if you plan on keeping the car for any duration.
thats good advice!
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Originally Posted by Pseudomaniac
This is one of those frequent life moments where "You get what you pay for."

Don't skimp if you don't absolutely have to, especially if you plan on keeping the car for any duration.
Agreed. I dont want to do the clutch twice. Its going to cost alot as it is.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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i found the guy who is gonna do that for me for 380$ not so bad im just worring about that im gonna have to resurfaced the flywheel or it wont be necessary or im gonna need a new one...let's see...

thanks guys for everything i'll let you know how it goes
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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You cant resurface our flywheel.
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