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rotomotor 05-30-2011 06:08 AM
Need advice on installing Ogura metal clutch/flywheel set
 
I'm new to the RX8 as I have just bought a pre-owned pre FL RX8. It has done about 38k miles and the clutch is about due for replacement as it occasionally slipped during low-gear engagements.
While browsing the forum on clutch/flywheel I somehow favor the Ogura metallic clutch set, which comes as an integral unit. However, perhaps some of you who are knowledgeable about after-market clutch/flywheels may be able to advise, do I need a counter-weight (similar to those used with RB or Act flywheels) to be installed with the Ogura set? Your advice will be most appreciated.

dannobre 05-30-2011 09:31 AM
That's a lot of clutch for an 8...

you will need a counterweight if the stock flywheel is not used

TheWulf 05-30-2011 10:35 AM
^ lol...

rotomotor 05-30-2011 08:57 PM
Originally Posted by dannobre (Post 3991139)
That's a lot of clutch for an 8...

you will need a counterweight if the stock flywheel is not used
The Ogura assy comes with the flywheel, disk and pressure plate (and counterweight??) all bolted into one enclosed piece. The Ogura site claims that the carbon clutch is excellent for both street and track use but costs a bunch.

I wonder if anyone who has installed such an Ogura in their ride can advise apart from the need of a counterweight how appropriate is its application in a stock RX8. Much obliged. :Wconfused

dannobre 05-30-2011 09:48 PM
We are trying to tell you that the clutch is not the best choice for a NA RX-8

You will be better served by using a closer to stock type clutch, unless you are planning to vastly upgrade your power levels

MBTwenty 05-30-2011 09:56 PM
Originally Posted by rotomotor (Post 3991481)
The Ogura site claims that the carbon clutch is excellent for both street and track use
Don't buy parts based on this statement.

rotomotor 05-31-2011 12:22 PM
I certainly will heed the kind advice from you guys on the application bit. Guess I should be looking into other alternatives (Exedy?) of the same hardwares. Thanks, guys!

dannobre 05-31-2011 12:40 PM
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill (Post 3991610)

After you ignore this advice, feel free to also ignore what I have to say about release bearings.
:) What is the latest on that :)

rotomotor 06-01-2011 09:49 AM
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill (Post 3992194)
As long as you stay in the "Stage 1" category, you should be fine as long as the pressure plate has the same (or minimally higher) pressure plate clamping force, the clutch disc has a little bit of copper stranding in it (as the 10803A, 10803AHD, and ZM8-HDSS do) so as to deal with heat a little better than the OEM disc, and the release bearing included is not simply the OEM/Koyo offering. You may also want to ask whomever your chosen retailer is to be sure that you get a pilot bearing seal, as well, because not all kits do.
As usual, very apt advice. Thank you! :) Btw, Charles, I'm from Singapore and, am probably restricted to the few vendors here if I should need the clutch/flywheel urgently.

dannobre 06-01-2011 10:01 AM
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill (Post 3992202)
Do you want me to comment on release bearings, generally, or the one you returned to me, specifically?

Nothing specific...thought that you had some new info :)

Forgot about that one ;) I`m sure that was a dud...the other one was fine


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