Fidanza flywheel + Spec Stage 3 Clutch Impresions/Issues

[bruinbear714]

After spending a gruelsome 8hrs replacing my clutch and flywheel with the help of some friends, I finally got a chance to drive it around for a few miles.

The GOOD:

1) The engine started up a lot quicker.2) The engine is a lot more responsive and rev happy.3) Car feels a lot lighter.4) Acceleration through the gears seem a lot smoother.5) Everything fitted PERFECTLY. No dremelling, no hammering, or sanding. I guess fidanza fixed the hole-too-smal problems.

Now, the BAD:

1) Clutch pedal effor is a LOT softer than before I changed out everything. I don't know if it's due to the spec clutch, if I did something wrong, or if replacing the stock rubber hose/damper system with a stainless steel line made that big of a difference. I bled the system and adjusted the pedal. No change.

2) Clutch chatters a bit if I drive in 2nd gear at about 3krpm and let off gas. Hopefully it only occurs during break-in period.

Overall, I'm satisfied with this Fidanza + Spec Stage 3 clutch combo. Is it worth it? Yes, if your car is modified. Can it be daily driven? Yup. Was it a pain in the arse to install? Yup, because I never did a clutch swap before!

After 500 miles of break-in, I'll be all :ylsuper

[240SXedUp]

http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....lutchMaybe this can be of some use

[bruinbear714]

I didn't think it was the slave cylinder because it worked normally before.. but I'll take a look at replacing that to see if it gets any better.

[Cyberkreig]

right. but the Spec 3 pressure plate is 2-3x harder than stock.. This can easily blowout an ageing slavecyl.

[240SXedUp]

Ya, stage 3 is kinda overkill isnt it?

[bruinbear714]

Ya, stage 3 is kinda overkill isnt it?

Yeah, but all this is anticipation for a turbo that's coming within a year... I was hoping my stock clutch would hold up until then but it was worn down past the rivots.

[krazy skwerel]

Ya, stage 3 is kinda overkill isnt it?

Overkill yes. But it only cost like 15 more dollars than the stage 2. Thats why I got mine. Instead of a stage 2. That and I planned/plan on building the ka. :batman

[Sircnay]

I was thinking about the Stage 3 clutch too. Where did you find yours?

[bruinbear714]

I was thinking about the Stage 3 clutch too. Where did you find yours?

I got mine from enjuku racing for $300 shipped... it was part of a deal with 2 flywheels and 2 clutch for $1200.

[ShifDown96240SE]

ypu should add in enjuku racings aluminum driveshaft, its llike 400 bux, but it seems really worth it, that with what you got and maybe throw in a Kaaz limited slip for like 900 bux...ooo i wish i had money.

[krazy skwerel]

Yeah I got mine from enjuku as well. great company excellent service.

[bigE]

I'm running the SPEC Stage 2 with the Fidanza and the clutch isn't as soft as others I have felt, but it's not soft.

Eric

[Sircnay]

My MR2 had such a hard stock clutch. I loved it. I love hard clutches. I can't wait to order that clutch and flywheel combo, anybody want to double up with me?