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Old 02-04-2012, 12:16 PM
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Clutch and Flywheel Recommendations?

OK, two requests in one day isn't really cool, but I haven't found any real consensus on either issue, so...

Time for a new clutch (and throwout bearing, of course). While I'm in there, I'd like to really lighten the flywheel. I've done the Centerforce Dual Friction and a Racing Beat 8.5 pound flywheel on an FD and was wondering if this is a reasonable combo for the RX-8.

Don't really need more clamping force since the motor is stock, but I'm hoping for much better feel than the flyweight resistance the Miata transmission gives, especially compared to my FD 5-speed.

Or is there a better choice? With Exedy making Mazda clutches, will even their performance models feel different?

Thanks, all.
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dont listen to team, he doesn't know anything, actually he barely even drives an rx8.
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