Subaru Impreza Forum

shambles · 23 Mar 2010, 12:19 PM

My wrx is finally going for its new clutch this evening - leaving up to a mate with a lift as it looks like a B1tch of a job to do with out one. Got a new exedy kit and a new spigot bearing. On nights for the next 3 at work so Im looking ofrward to lifting it on friday!

rikimaru · 23 Mar 2010, 01:08 PM

Does the kit include the flywheel?

Looking to get an Exedy for mine in a couple of months as seem to be the clutch of choice for standard (ish) cars.

shambles · 23 Mar 2010, 02:52 PM

no flywheel included - will get the old one skimmed if required. Exedy is OEM subaru too.

brumbrum · 23 Mar 2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rikimaru

Does the kit include the flywheel?

Looking to get an Exedy for mine in a couple of months as seem to be the clutch of choice for standard (ish) cars.

Wayne, my brother got hold of an ACT 6.1Kg flywheel when he changed to an exedy clutch and it does shudder at low revs when taking off, so not to everyones liking.
I had an exedy organic put on my old classic and it was great, the pedal was as light or even a bit lighter than the OEM clutch. i had the OEM flywheel skimmed/lightened by API engines which made a bit of difference to pickup and throttle response but nothing to write home about. I think they took about 4 or 5 kg's off, so it was probably 7 or 8 kg's,,.... but no Judder!

jd · 23 Mar 2010, 07:59 PM

There is not enough meat on a newage flywheel to lighten when skimming as the standard are pretty light already.

But skimming the existing flywheel is a good idea when fitting a new clutch.

shambles · 25 Mar 2010, 09:16 AM

I miss my car! Hope its finished soon!

bugeye_bob · 25 Mar 2010, 01:45 PM

I fitted a Fidanza flywheel and organic clutch on my old classic and it really picked up well.

shambles · 25 Mar 2010, 08:05 PM

flywheel skimmed and car on its way back together - should lift it tomorrow. How longf is recommended to bed the new clutch in?

The Pilot · 25 Mar 2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shambles

How long is recommended to bed the new clutch in?

about 8 feet on a full throttle launch

jd · 25 Mar 2010, 08:20 PM

that long?

shambles · 29 Mar 2010, 09:16 PM

got it back on fri - new exedy kit and spigot bearing fitted. flywheel skimmed. Gearbox n rear diff oil changed and now clutch is good - never felt as good. Happy again - 18"s could be on there way soon!

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