OEM Clutch Kit is WAY too expensive.... thinking of EXEDY OEM clutch kit....
03-18-2008, 05:33 PM
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OEM Clutch Kit is WAY too expensive.... thinking of EXEDY OEM clutch kit....
just called local dealership and they wanted $570 for a damn OEM Acura TSX clutch kit to replace my clutch thats wearing out at 50,000 mi.... 
and $1400 for clutch AND install... 
decided to look up aftermarket OEM replacements from http://www.clutchcityonline.com/ and they have an exedy oem clutch kit replacement that INCLUDES a new flywheel for $375 w/ free shipping... i called them and they said that Exedy is the biggest japanese OEM replacement clutch brand and VERY high quality....
the question is, how is the durability and quality of these exedy replacements and are they any good?
and $1400 for clutch AND install... decided to look up aftermarket OEM replacements from http://www.clutchcityonline.com/ and they have an exedy oem clutch kit replacement that INCLUDES a new flywheel for $375 w/ free shipping... i called them and they said that Exedy is the biggest japanese OEM replacement clutch brand and VERY high quality....
the question is, how is the durability and quality of these exedy replacements and are they any good?
03-18-2008, 05:37 PM
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03-18-2008, 06:28 PM
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http://www.raceinspired.com/ps-10502...2003-2008.aspx
heres what u were looking at with an actual picture and a bit cheaper
the site also has stage 2 and stage 3 cf clutches =P
heres what u were looking at with an actual picture and a bit cheaper
the site also has stage 2 and stage 3 cf clutches =P
03-18-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TaSeX
http://www.raceinspired.com/ps-10502...2003-2008.aspx
heres what u were looking at with an actual picture and a bit cheaper
the site also has stage 2 and stage 3 cf clutches =P
heres what u were looking at with an actual picture and a bit cheaper
the site also has stage 2 and stage 3 cf clutches =P
03-18-2008, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TaSeX
http://www.raceinspired.com/ps-10502...2003-2008.aspx
heres what u were looking at with an actual picture and a bit cheaper
the site also has stage 2 and stage 3 cf clutches =P
heres what u were looking at with an actual picture and a bit cheaper
the site also has stage 2 and stage 3 cf clutches =P
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03-19-2008, 06:13 AM
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Excelerate can also hook you up with ACT clutch kit too. That's what I'm running. Don't forget you'll want to replace the throwout bushing and one other. I have the part numbers if you need them.
Acura charges a lot because they supposedly need to drop the subframe. However, I had an Acura mechanic do it and he was able to just slide the transmission out and turn it to get to the clutch. It was advice from another member who had it done. Either way, there are options out there for something more reasonably priced.
Acura charges a lot because they supposedly need to drop the subframe. However, I had an Acura mechanic do it and he was able to just slide the transmission out and turn it to get to the clutch. It was advice from another member who had it done. Either way, there are options out there for something more reasonably priced.
03-19-2008, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Simba91102
Might be cheaper because it doesn't include a new flywheel.
03-19-2008, 09:39 AM
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Stages are just marketing mumbo jumbo that you can't take to mean anything on it's face. If you've got technical specs to back it up, that's one thing but it's entirely possible, likely even, that there's no difference what so ever.
I've run Exedy clutches on two cars and found them to be fantastic. The one I put in my Civic had a Kevlar friction disc and a much heavier spring. It could take a serious beating without complaint but the clutch pedal was maybe 4 times heavier than stock. I got used to it and came to like it but the ball of my foot would get sore in traffic from the pedal digging in.
One difference that I don't like is that the OEM Honda friction plates have rubber shock bushings while all the aftermarket ones I've ever seen use springs. The rubber ones have the advantage of some natural damping that smooths the clutch engagement much better when you're sloppy/lazy with the clutch. The springs tend bounce and not really want to stop bouncing. It can cause the clutch to start chattering and you'll have press the clutch in and do it over again. It's not that big of an issue since it doesn't come up too frequently but the OEM clutch handles the situation better.
My advice would be to get a clutch with higher temperature rating. You can convert HP to torque by slipping the clutch and revving the engine but you need to have clutch that can take the heat. It's a useful technique for the revvy, low torque, high power engines that Honda loves so much.
I've run Exedy clutches on two cars and found them to be fantastic. The one I put in my Civic had a Kevlar friction disc and a much heavier spring. It could take a serious beating without complaint but the clutch pedal was maybe 4 times heavier than stock. I got used to it and came to like it but the ball of my foot would get sore in traffic from the pedal digging in.
One difference that I don't like is that the OEM Honda friction plates have rubber shock bushings while all the aftermarket ones I've ever seen use springs. The rubber ones have the advantage of some natural damping that smooths the clutch engagement much better when you're sloppy/lazy with the clutch. The springs tend bounce and not really want to stop bouncing. It can cause the clutch to start chattering and you'll have press the clutch in and do it over again. It's not that big of an issue since it doesn't come up too frequently but the OEM clutch handles the situation better.
My advice would be to get a clutch with higher temperature rating. You can convert HP to torque by slipping the clutch and revving the engine but you need to have clutch that can take the heat. It's a useful technique for the revvy, low torque, high power engines that Honda loves so much.
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if I remember correctly... I'm not sure for tsx but I'm 100% sure for civics and integras there OEM clutch is made by daikin. and daikin is the manufacture of exedy clutches... so should be OE quality... I never ran one in my tsx but I did have one in my turbo civic and that took a beating and never slipped... I'd recommend exedy...
03-19-2008, 11:53 PM
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Exedy is part of DAIKIN. DAIKIN makes many OE clutches for Japanese vehicles. They are good quality. If you want that exact clutch we can do $360 shipped. If you want to upgrade your clutch you will need to get a clutch and flywheel package for an Exedy organic Stage 1 setup or you can get an ACT 4 puck setup but it will be a little grabby and a little too much if you don't have any mods.
03-20-2008, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Excelerate
Exedy is part of DAIKIN. DAIKIN makes many OE clutches for Japanese vehicles. They are good quality. If you want that exact clutch we can do $360 shipped. If you want to upgrade your clutch you will need to get a clutch and flywheel package for an Exedy organic Stage 1 setup or you can get an ACT 4 puck setup but it will be a little grabby and a little too much if you don't have any mods.
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