i'm considering getting a new clutch kit for my MY00 2.5RS...and i was wondering if it's neccessary to get a new flywheel as well. do/should i get a new flywheel?

i was considering the following options
(1) Newer OEM clutch/flywheel set
(2) Exedy Street Clutch Kit (possibly with a new flywheel)
(3) ACT Street Clutch Kit (possibly with a new flywheel)


let me know what you think. thanks for the input.

 

how stiff is the exedy as opposed to the stock clutch?

i'm kinda new to driving a manual tranny, and i don't intend on replacing the clutch for a few months (going to japan and might bring back the parts i need).

also, my car is mostly city driven. it rarely gets to see highway unless there's some big shindig somewhere far. so would the exedy be good for a city car?

oh yeah, also, did the lightened flywheel cause any problems with your ecu like causing a CEL? i've heard of people having CEL problems with lightened flywheels.

 

I recommend the Exedy unit, in my opinion it feels better and isnt as much as a on/off switch as the ACT unit.
As for the flywheel, makes a great difference for around town type driving. I havent had a CEL on any of the cars I have installed them on, the key is not going TOO light. The fidanza model is a bit much IMHO , the exedy is 14.6 lbs and the Fidanza is around 12 ( dont quote me , those arent exact ).

As for clamping force, the Exedy unit should be 37% stiffer depending on what model you are going with.


-Nate
S-Squared

 

is there anybody out there who kept their stock flywheel and just upgraded the clutch? specifically the exedy street clutch kit?

i mean, my car isn't a race car, and i don't really want/need it to be. i just want the car a little more responsive, and also to get rid of that damn decel noise. so i'm looking for the best thing to do to increase the performance a little, but not too far from stock.