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.

 

That's a lot of clutch for an 8...

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

 

^ lol...

 

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.

 

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

 

Don't buy parts based on this statement.

 

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!

 

What is the latest on that

 

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.

 

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