My clutch on a 2005 WRX has just started to slip slightly in 3rd/4th so looking to get it replaced. Do I need to replace the flywheel at the same time (or have it skimmed)?

Also, what's the best option to go for? My car is standard apart from a decat/remap so probably somewhere around the 260-280bhp mark and I won't be going any higher so doesn't need to cope with big power. I've seen that Exedy do Blue and Pink box variations with the Pink being classed as uprated, is this a better buy? Or are there any better alternatives?

Cheers
Mark

 

Flywheel will want skimming or you can invest in a slightly lighter one,
The Exedy Pink is a very popular clutch but make sure where you buy from are genuine as there are copies about,
Any of the popular tuners should be able to help, API,Lateral etc if you need parts,
Up your way I used to just suggest Harvey but not sure what the set up is now with his old place so I cant really help with fitters.
hth

 

Yours is probably a car with a 'press type ' clutch rather than the STi type ' Pull clutch ' Which means, if you are not technically minded, that they operate differently and use a different flywheel. Options for uprated WRX Press type clutches are limited. Upgrading to STi type is not possible unless you change the gearbox casing.

We can help with an uprated kit but there won't be too much choice out in the market.

David APi

 

Not necessarily

 

Thought it was best to stick with the stock clutch on a 5 speed to protect the gearbox?

 

No manufacturer or supplier [ like us, 'clinic, Clarks, Lateral etc ] will support a warranty claim for judder on a new clutch fitted to a used flywheel face.

For the small cost of doing it, have peace of mind.

David APi

 

I understand David
I had to put a new clutch in my old 05STI at approx 45K, garage that supplied and fitted it said the flywheel was ok.

More recently, Subaru changed the clutch in my hatch STI(warranty) at approx 20K
They didn't do anything to the flywheel.

 

You don't seem to have much luck with clutches mate

 

I thought all turbo subarus have a pull to release clutch and non turbos have a push to release?

Cheers Ian.

 

Nope 2005 or maybe 2006 on WRX has a press clutch.

 

it changed on the non-STi cars when they switched to the 2.5 engine

 

That's what I was trying to say..................

 

For the sake of £50 odd, it's always worth giving the flywheel a skim on a clutch imho.

Limited clutch options on 2005 onwards, but we can sort from stock if needed.