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Old 03-05-2011 | 01:47 PM
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Help with clutch/flywheel purchase.

Could someone possibly tell me if this is a good combination plz. I'm looking at a Exedy racing stage 1 clutch and a F1 RACING LIGHTWEIGHT PROLITE ALUMINUM FLYWHEEL 10.5LBS. If this isn't a good combo or anyone of these is a bad product could you recommend me something or point me in the right direction. Thanks everyone!
Old 03-05-2011 | 10:57 PM
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Anyone?
Old 03-06-2011 | 12:32 AM
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The BHR flywheel is 9.5lbs just FYI but you can order them as a set from BHR. You can get teh Exedy HD OEM clutch, and a BHR flywheel. Charles will also back his product so you don't need to worry about being screwed over.
Old 03-06-2011 | 11:38 AM
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Sweet ! Thanks man. After I made this post I started leaning more towards the BHR flywheel and counter weight. I believe I will buy it. Will it be a big difference once I get everything installed?
Old 03-06-2011 | 02:36 PM
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Let us know the outcome of it.
Old 03-07-2011 | 01:24 AM
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Will do! The clutch should be here by the end of this week hoping the flywheel will too just ordered it.
Old 03-07-2011 | 10:18 AM
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i have this setup, its almost broken in...and its f'in awesome. My previous setup was with the mazdaspeed flywheel...its good and all...but it was ~15lbs...OE is ~19lbs (iirc)...BHR is 9lbs. I <3 weight reduction.
Old 03-08-2011 | 09:41 AM
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Sweet!! Can't wait to get it installed. Thanks for all your help guys! Shipping says everything should be here this Friday. Hopefully won't take long before I can get it put in, then I'll let everyone know how it goes.
Old 03-08-2011 | 12:36 PM
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What kind of driving will I need to do to break everything in? Should I expect alot of noises?
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very smooth driving, nothing aggressive at all. If you don't break your clutch in properly... you will cause problems for yourself in the future.
Old 03-08-2011 | 02:23 PM
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So in town stop and go driving is best? Or a long smooth drive?
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I vote for the ACT Pro-Lite.

/would buy again...
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smooth stop and go is recommended. highway miles are not enough to break it in.
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Ok got it.
Old 05-01-2011 | 10:16 PM
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Got everything finally installed the other day. I know took me forever to get it done. But so far I love it, not a huge difference like I was expecting but I def can tell some acceleration quickness.
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