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Title: Buying Clutch query
Post by: Jonesy85 on December 29, 2010, 10:12:47 AM
Hi all, my clutch has started slipping on my import \'95 fd3s, looking for oem or stage 1 replacement just wondering if fullmembers get any discounts anywhere?
 
If not best place to go? also seen cheap aftermarkets on ebay anyone had any experience?
 
cheers
Title: Buying Clutch query
Post by: Wombat-007 on December 29, 2010, 12:29:32 PM
Make sure you go to a reputible dealer, there are a lot of fake copies out there.
Just recently had to shell out for a replacement clutch as mine was fitted with an Exedy copy (they have an article on their website on how to spot a fake as there are that many out there).
The issue with mine was that only about 30% of the mating surfaces were in contact.
Fortunately I was having the engine rebuilt by the guys at REWORX who spotted the issue and did me a great deal on a twin plate setup as I\'m looking to up the power significantly in the near future.
They will probably be able to supply what you\'re looking for, if MRP are great and will do a discount for members, also heard good things about Rotaryart or though I\'m yet to buy from them.
Same old saying, especially with these cars, you deffo get what you pay for
Title: Buying Clutch query
Post by: SiH on December 29, 2010, 12:34:29 PM
Yup, avoid cheap clutches like the plague - false economy.

Generic eBay spec, and fake Exedy\'s are rife :(

A decent, capable clutch will make the car better to drive too. A good budget option is the Exedy I had - it\'s basically an uprated cover I think, but held up to about 300 lb/ft perfectly :)
Title: Buying Clutch query
Post by: DR SCHNITZEL on December 29, 2010, 07:20:50 PM
I didnt know this cheers for the advice
Title: Buying Clutch query
Post by: Jonesy85 on January 03, 2011, 11:11:52 PM
Thanks guys, advice taken its just so tempting to save a few quid