I just bought an F1 Racing 11.7 lb CroMo flywheel
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The guy from Gripforce was a real douche about it when I called him, too. He basically told me that there was no way I would get my money back for it, even if I sent it back, so I didn't bother wasting my money sending it back. I'm sure I would have gotten better after the sale service from Emilio, but I double cheaped out on it: 1. by getting the F1 parts and 2. by not at least getting them from 949. I'll be doing ACT for the time being, I've now had three and they have been perfect.
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i bought the 1.8 etd kit off ebay ( i think its the same) 6 puck sprung, its in my track car, i really didnt baby it much for break in, ive been beating on it and it hasnt slipped yet, pressure plate appeared different from my clutch master but they feel about the same. it came with the prolite flywheel as well, its was a nice kit for the money, if all goes well il buy another kit for my other project car
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I have the F1 with an exedy sport PP and clutch an I loved it.
Saddly it lasted only 2000 miles. Not that the clutch assembly failed, but I failed to put some sticky stuff on the flywheel bolts to keep the oil in the cranck..
And now oil is getting out on my expensive upgrade...
I haven't decided to pull either the engine or the gearbox.. But even soacked with oil: no slip. I did not push it though.. Right after discovering the spill I have put the car asleep for the winter. When I have time I'll fix it. Can I just clean up the clutch and re-use it? As it have done no more then 2000 miles and I did not drove it to destruction. But I don't know if I'll get all oil out of the clutch.
Any advice?
Saddly it lasted only 2000 miles. Not that the clutch assembly failed, but I failed to put some sticky stuff on the flywheel bolts to keep the oil in the cranck..
And now oil is getting out on my expensive upgrade...
I haven't decided to pull either the engine or the gearbox.. But even soacked with oil: no slip. I did not push it though.. Right after discovering the spill I have put the car asleep for the winter. When I have time I'll fix it. Can I just clean up the clutch and re-use it? As it have done no more then 2000 miles and I did not drove it to destruction. But I don't know if I'll get all oil out of the clutch.
Any advice?
Last edited by IHI; 11-26-2010 at 04:10 PM.
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I would highly doubt there has ever been any problems with the FM (Flyin Miata) kits of any stage. However, the real question is probably whether the cheap ebay "F1 Racing" clutch kits are worth the risk. Who makes em? SPEC?
Also, if I'm understanding the thread correctly, some people are playing it safe while still saving a few bucks by going with the ebay "F1 Racing" flywheel paired with a nice name brand clutch kit, right?
Thanks,
Robert
Also, if I'm understanding the thread correctly, some people are playing it safe while still saving a few bucks by going with the ebay "F1 Racing" flywheel paired with a nice name brand clutch kit, right?
Thanks,
Robert
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I noticed some hardened spots on the flywheel after I had to pull the tranny again. Little sealant was in between the rear main seal and the cranck, causing oil spill. So the clutch took some oil (again). Besides that it is all great. The engine revs a bit too easy making it weird to take off. I rev the engine too much, take my foot off the gas, letting the clutch go and put some throttle back on. As if I can't drive well at all. The engine does not stall easy though. Clutch feels like gripping good.
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