I need a clutch, help on a decision.

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by vtec93accord, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. vtec93accord

    vtec93accord Member

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    Ive got an 05 STI and there isnt anything done to it but a turbo back exhaust and thats it for performance mods. Im not looking doing anything as far as performance mods for awhile. I need help on trying to decide what clutch would be best for daily driving use, but would also be good for some hard driving. Any recommendations anybody?
     
  2. mmtasty

    mmtasty Active Member

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    I think the stocker is a good choice, but generally nobody agrees with me. Is yours worn out or something? My old '05 STi had a lot of mods and I was REALLY hard on the clutch with no problems. My opinion has always been stock clutches are designed to be used with stock transmission, so unless you have a reason to change, don't.
     
  3. seanwrxwagon

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    With the 6 speed you have a few more options in that your transmission is plenty strong to take a stage one or two clutch. That being said if you are driving it daily and not trying to drag race or anything I would suggest going stock. If you do upgrade stay with organic friction material.
     
  4. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    I'd say go with a stock one as well.

    Like mmtasty, I've been hard on mine and have been very impressed with the life I've gotten out of it.
     
  5. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

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    Stock or an upgraded full organic. I had two different 6 puck clutches (one ceramic and one kevlar )and absolutely hated them in traffic.
     
  6. integroid

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    6 puck clutches do suck in traffic. Get the ACT Organic HD clutch setup or the stocker.
     
  7. vtec93accord

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    Thanks everyone for the advice, i think im going to go for the stock replacement. Thanks for the help.
     

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