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wrightcomputing 09-02-2011 08:40 PM

Quick STX Autocross question
 
I have been reading thought the rules about what you can do in the STX class.

I need to replace my clutch so I was thinking about getting a stage 1 or 2 Exedy clutch and lightweight flywheel.


Would that be legal in STX?

It says "any metal clutch " no
I cannot find anything on the flywheel

chiketkd 09-02-2011 09:22 PM

No. Only OE or OE equivalent are legal (clutches & flywheels).

If you do that upgrade, you'll be bumped to Street Prepared.

wrightcomputing 09-02-2011 09:33 PM

That suck, It looks like I just need to go with stock then :-(

Rzoops 09-02-2011 09:53 PM

The stock clutch is perfectly fine for STX power levels and will last a really long time. It's probably just as cheap, if not cheaper, than the Exedy options anyway. Make sure you register with Mazda Motorsports to save some money.

chiketkd 09-02-2011 10:06 PM


Originally Posted by wrightcomputing (Post 4070016)
That suck, It looks like I just need to go with stock then :-(

It sucks even more for Evo owners whose stock clutches are crap. Trust me, it isn't that bad for RX-8 drivers.

Originally Posted by Rzoops (Post 4070028)
The stock clutch is perfectly fine for STX power levels and will last a really long time. It's probably just as cheap, if not cheaper, than the Exedy options anyway. Make sure you register with Mazda Motorsports to save some money.

+1 I have 4 seasons of autocross on my original clutch and it's still holding up extremely well (two seasons I had a co-driver, one season I had 2 co-drivers).

Definitely register with Mazda Motorsports. Great folks to work with, excellent prices.

wrightcomputing 09-03-2011 05:56 AM

To be honest I have had no problems with the stock clutch. I guess I was more excited about a lighter flywheel. Oh well I'll save the money and put it towards some coil overs

TeamRX8 09-03-2011 07:11 AM

The Exedy Stage 1 is a legal OE replacement. If you shop wisely it will cost less than a factory clutch, even if purchased through Motorsports.


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wrightcomputing 09-03-2011 04:22 PM

OK I'll take your word that it is a legal replacement. Do you think it would be a better option the standard clutch?


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