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opinion Mx3 clutch

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i need the opinion of you guys on this clutch kit i seen on ebay. i have heard about act clutches but i have never heard on hte f1 racing brand. i was wondering if any body have any experience on this kit or on the barnd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACT-F1-6 ... ccessories" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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thanks for the input.
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ok dude seriouly DO NOT BUY that clutch its a piece of s--- i had bought one when i did my klze swap because i knew i needed one and i tought it wasent expensive so i bought it... its a complete waste of money... the clutch was done after 2 mounts so i had to change it so what i would say is buy a good one the first time and youll save money... right now i have a bully stage 3 6 puck clutch and its really good... it never sliped once...so i would say buy a good one the F1 racing clutch SUCKS...

sorry about all that fustration comming out but it feels good :P
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cool thats what am looking for. i guess i keep looking for a clutch
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no problem dude... :(
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myself and some of the guys here have had success with exedy...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXEDY-NE ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Mooneggs wrote:myself and some of the guys here have had success with exedy...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXEDY-NE ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
thats not expensive... but its stock oem...or is it?
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Mooneggs wrote:myself and some of the guys here have had success with exedy...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXEDY-NE ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
i seen those but am looking for a stage 1 or stage 2 clutch
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I have an Exedy organic, and I love it.
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I went with a clutchmasters stage 1 from RR-racing.com If you choose to go there do NOT get the stage 2...stage 1 is fine for a ZE w/o boost, if you plan on boosting it will hold up for awhile depending how much you push but it is recommended you upgrade to a Stage 3.

ACT clutches are also rated well, but pucked clutches are harder to drive with.

Make sure whatever you pick you follow the proper break in period - about 700+miles with NO launches, revs below 3000 rpms and plenty of stop/go driving. Better the break in period, the longer your clutch will last. Also resurface your flywheel or get a new lightweight one!
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mazdapr wrote:
Mooneggs wrote:myself and some of the guys here have had success with exedy...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXEDY-NE ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
i seen those but am looking for a stage 1 or stage 2 clutch
to each his own... I have been very happy with that clutch and I have done drag/autocross/driving the crap out of my car all the time LOL 80k+ miles now...

good luck on your search
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I have the ACT street/strip clutch on my boosted four cyl...has worked great!
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i am with mooneggs on this one, i have a exedy clutch and love it. i too autocross and it has held up just fine. it doesnt slip at all mated to the ze even after 2 years of aggresive driving. stick with a less aggressive clutch and save your tranny
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