Hondata S300 DC5R

[White Noise]

Ok, so i just spoke to Adelaide Clutches (Also knows as Australian Clutches). They have a kit with a heavy duty clutch and lightened Cr. Mono flywheel for $820.00 inc gst and delivery. Wondering if anyone has a better clutch for a similar price? i hear these ones are on par with Exedy so cant be too bad.

Also anyone have a rough price to install or could i do it myself with a tech manual? Anyone want to do it for me? I can help...morally of course, lol.

I have 159000kms on the car right now. Clutch has never bene changed but doesnt feel bad at all.

I hear that the engine light might come on if i change these things. Is this true?

[Monique]

Can get yourself an Exedy sports organic clutch and flywheel combo from the states for ~$500, i got myself an 3puk stage 2 and 4kg flywheel for $640 landed.

[White Noise]

Thanks Monique. I will have to shop around but i will look in that states.

Probably a stupid question but will that fit in a AUD DC5R model?

[stndrd]

Im happy to fit it for you if your located in melb

[kraiye]

Can get yourself an Exedy sports organic clutch and flywheel combo from the states for ~$500, i got myself an 3puk stage 2 and 4kg flywheel for $640 landed.

+1

[White Noise]

Can you guys suggest a site. Im having trouble finding a combo kit. Im not too good with the internet.

Thanks STNDRD. Im not in Melbourne but i would drive down there. Its only 8 hours away. How much to install it all once i get it? Probably wont be for around 2-3 months. I just want to research it all first but its definitley my next mod then some headers.

[stndrd]

Give me a call on 0412785187 and we can discuss

[White Noise]

Will do mate Like i said wont be for a few months but the trip will be fun I appreciate the offer

[LSPMotorsports]

IMO I wouldn't go 3puk for a daily street driven car, you don't need that kind of 'bite' with that power level and it shutters unless you don't mind that. I'd reccommend sports organic or heavy duty clutch exedy of course. Labour for installing a clutch could be around $200-$500 depending where your going. With the engine light issue it won't come on if everything is installed correctly.

Regards
Thanh

[Monique]

3puk feels nice

[White Noise]

Never felt the shutter feeling before but i doubt i would like it. I have emailed a few companies now and the guy you recommened Monique. Just waiting on replies now

I hope this mod is worth it but from what i keep hearing it is the best thing to mod

[DreadAngel]

3puk is not good for daily driving unless you're driving with a high powered engine [Which you need such a clutch to effectively transfer the torque]. 3puk in general are unsprung so you can't ride it [No give, its either on or off] and there isn't much clutch material on it so it wears out faster. You'll be surprised how fast you can wear out a race clutch with daily driving. Other issues apart from shutter and no riding the clutch is chatter, its a given. You must also ensure that your master clutch cylinder is up to the task [Otherwise the clutch won't cleanly engage or disengage basically half sticking it making it wear out etc], as is your gearbox because you need to be a very clean shifter otherwise you'll botch your shifts and put more wear on your syncros, etc. This is amplified if you're driving with a light weight flywheel.

Another thing to note with the lightweight flywheel, you must remember that because the lack of momentum, you will experience more 'loss' when you have A/C on or passengers in the car, it will feel like the car's engine is struggling. I had to launch my car at 5k just to go up a slightly steep incline with passengers and A/C on with the 3.8kg Flywheel...

In general, if your car is stock/near stock [Bolt-ons + ECU] then usually a HD [Heavy Duty] Clutch is the way to go. You have increased clamping power/efficiency in torque transfer while retaining near stock clutch drivability. HD are different between companies but they usually feature a sprung full face clutch and stronger pressure plate =)