FM Level 2 Clutch
#21
We've had this flywheel for around 18 months, I think. Possibly more. This is the first question about SFI certification we've had. My contact at the manufacturer is away this week, I'll see if getting that cert is the same as the clutch.
We just sold our last SFI-certified Fidanza yesterday!
We just sold our last SFI-certified Fidanza yesterday!
#22
I do know that it will hold between 291 and 345 lb-ft (uncorrected vs. corrected, to avoid that potential squabble) without slipping.
#23
Actually, I'd forgotten about your car, but I think you're right, you did get one of these. I was thinking of our own 1995. Your car has enough horsepower to work it pretty hard. Clutch ratings are at the flywheel, so it'll be higher than your wheel numbers.
Those old Kevlar clutches were nice, if you were lucky enough to get one of the ones that worked. Very high failure rate out of the box.
Those old Kevlar clutches were nice, if you were lucky enough to get one of the ones that worked. Very high failure rate out of the box.
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I was only able to get part of it and I haven't installed it yet. The pressure plate and flywheel were available, but the clutch disc was on back order so I settled for an ACT disc. It's not the complete FM package, but I've been told it will hold just as much. Should have it installed in the next week or so.
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Actually, I'd forgotten about your car, but I think you're right, you did get one of these. I was thinking of our own 1995. Your car has enough horsepower to work it pretty hard. Clutch ratings are at the flywheel, so it'll be higher than your wheel numbers.
Those old Kevlar clutches were nice, if you were lucky enough to get one of the ones that worked. Very high failure rate out of the box.
Those old Kevlar clutches were nice, if you were lucky enough to get one of the ones that worked. Very high failure rate out of the box.
#33
Thanks Keith for promt and timely service in getting me this clutch. I installed it and it is very streetable. The directions on adjusting clutch linkage was spot on, it was needed.
The clutch is very firm over my Spec 1 that I had been running. I also bought the FM adjustable bushings and had no problem getting them in. The car feels very different with these bushings.
I have an autocross coming up in a couple of weeks and that will give me more diffinitive feedback.
I also liked the follow up phone calls by your company asking if everything was shipped and did I have any questions, was there anything else FM could do, etc.
Pleasure buying from you guys.
The clutch is very firm over my Spec 1 that I had been running. I also bought the FM adjustable bushings and had no problem getting them in. The car feels very different with these bushings.
I have an autocross coming up in a couple of weeks and that will give me more diffinitive feedback.
I also liked the follow up phone calls by your company asking if everything was shipped and did I have any questions, was there anything else FM could do, etc.
Pleasure buying from you guys.
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#35
My Spec StgII (you drove it) I thought was about exactly stock pedal feel... maybe even a little lighter. I believe it used a stock Exedy PP and kevlar disc... the StgI probably also a stock PP.
I wouldn't mind something a little more firm feeling, and I'm liking the reports on the new FM clutches more and more.
I wouldn't mind something a little more firm feeling, and I'm liking the reports on the new FM clutches more and more.
#36
Hi Sam,
The FM clutch is definitly firmer than your clutch. I got the car home tonight from All Aspects and took it around my neighborhood with the hoosiers on. The clutch pedal is very firm, and you can feel it get firmer the more you press on the clutch.
I need to drive it with street tires for a few days to get used to the feel, but so far I like.
The FM clutch is definitly firmer than your clutch. I got the car home tonight from All Aspects and took it around my neighborhood with the hoosiers on. The clutch pedal is very firm, and you can feel it get firmer the more you press on the clutch.
I need to drive it with street tires for a few days to get used to the feel, but so far I like.
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I have a series of annoying questions. Let me preface these questions with my history of clutch failures:
Thanks for the help.
- broken diaphram spring fingers in my OE 1.6 clutch
- broken drive finger that lathe-cut the trans case in my VW causing the trans to break the case, spin forward into the radiator and hoses, break both drive shafts, and finally "fall out" so I could drive over the medacine ball sized transmission boulder on the highway (lol)
- spring machined the champfer retainers, popping out (Exedy OEM 1.6 replacement)
- broken rivets on the friction material (VW Clutchnet mess)
- ACT that engaged on the floor with the adjuster all the way in on my brother-in-law's Miata
- Is the diaphram spring heat treated?
- Is this diaphram spring a different thickness, embossed, or a bend/modified version of the FM1 plate to increase pressure? (thicker stock I hope)
- Are the drive straps flat or bent so they don't bind with actuation?
- Are the hub splines broached/cut or are the teeth cast? (I assume that if it's still an ACT disc, they are broached )
- Is the pressure plate balanced?
- Tell me about the rivets and how strong they are
- How much does the clutch, pressure plate, and disc weigh all together?
Thanks for the help.
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Here's what I have, straight from the designer and manufacturer.
All diaphragms are heat treated
The disc is thicker and stronger. (note from Keith - I believe we're using the Level 2 disc on both of our clutches now)
Straps are made to accommodate the rivet position of the unit
Straps bind on backlash caused by RPM differentiation, performance enthusiast frequently don’t rev match on shifting (up and down), high inconsistency (3-5000 RPM differentiation) will cause the straps to buckle and bind.
The hub splines are broached.
The pressure plate is balanced.
Tell me about the rivets and how strong they are
"They are rivets, don’t ask me to write a book"
As for total weight, I'm out of the office right now (heading home from Thunderhill) and I'll try to get that measurement soon.
All diaphragms are heat treated
The disc is thicker and stronger. (note from Keith - I believe we're using the Level 2 disc on both of our clutches now)
Straps are made to accommodate the rivet position of the unit
Straps bind on backlash caused by RPM differentiation, performance enthusiast frequently don’t rev match on shifting (up and down), high inconsistency (3-5000 RPM differentiation) will cause the straps to buckle and bind.
The hub splines are broached.
The pressure plate is balanced.
Tell me about the rivets and how strong they are
"They are rivets, don’t ask me to write a book"
As for total weight, I'm out of the office right now (heading home from Thunderhill) and I'll try to get that measurement soon.