the clutch feels a bit heavier and the take up point is much more on/off compared to the standard unit. Other than that I've found it to be fine for everyday driving. The exedy one i have is also a bit noisier compared to stock.
The flywheel from the JDM DC5R is significantly lighter than the standard flywheel in the DC5's in Australia. 4.7kg vs. about 8-9kg for the standard accord euro flywheel.
I personally loved how the car felt after getting it installed and that one modification alone (combined with aftermarket clutch) did more for the responsiveness of the car and how it accelerated than I/H/E combined.
The flywheel itself was about $450 brand new from honda japan, the exedy clutch about 450 or so aswell, labour was about 300. Not cheap but when you consider most exhausts systems go for about the same and do relatively little in comparison its a bang for the buck modification... no doubt in my mind anyway.
expensive? nah thats pretty cheap IMO. all up $1200 for it all installed is pretty good considering you are getting a flywheel too.
4.7kg ay? hmm seems quite light. any stalling problems? i want to change the clutch in my Euro when i get some cash. im used to a 1080kg job and that was light to me lol the stock clutch isnt 'sporty' enough for my liking.
what was the rating of the pressure plate in the exedy kit?
Yea i agree, some people just prefer visible/audible mods - you dont get wank factor with a flywheel and clutch haha.
yea 4.7kg is quite light and weighs about the same as the exedy flywheel so i went for it because it was slightly cheaper and guaranteed honda quality.
I didn't like the stock clutch to much either, just felt too spongey. I was happy with the more aggressive feel of the exedy. From memory it was rated to 400hp.
I stalled the car a few times when i first drove it because the flywheel and clutch combo is a fair bit more jerky on take off and you need to give it a few more revs (500rpm extra or so) to take off smoothly. I wouldn't want to go any lighter than 4.5kg or so because of this. Once you get used to it though its ok also a bit easier once the clutch starts wearing in a bit and is less on/off
wow im quite surprised! i worry when i flat change my euro and i get a clunk. ive since stopped doing it :P
but its good to know i can mod for a bit and not have to worry about blowing a box. if i do, it will be a good excuse to convert to AWD from the wagon model.
Originally Posted by ZEi20T
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