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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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I'm looking for a new clutch any ideas peeps? Don't want to spend the earth
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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What power are you running
At he min 280 but looking to get her up to 380 over the next few months!
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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You really should provide a little more information eg What model/year you have?
If you're about to spend a few grand getting an extra 100bhp, don't skimp on the clutch!

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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Yer your right I have a 1995 sti import totally standard at the min I'm just about to upgrade the discs & pads and get it un restricted. gearbox is already out just waiting to find the wright clutch. Once that's done I'll move on to the engine, I'll be doing most the work myself so just need some good advice on where's best to buy parts that won't cost me the earth.
I was told that it's running 280bhp from the guy I bought it off but not really found out for myself if it's true.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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At he min 280 but looking to get her up to 380 over the next few months!
This one will be perfect for you:

Aztec Performance Online - Exedy Racing Organic Clutch Kit


Lovely to drive, reliable and good for 400bhp.

Also available as a package with a lightweight forged flywheel that helps improve throttle response and acceleration:

Aztec Performance Online - Lightweight Forged Flywheel and Exedy Racing Organic Clutch Kit (PACKAGE DEAL)




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At he min 280 but looking to get her up to 380 over the next few months!
I run 380 bhp (384), with 349 lb.ft, and APIDavid recommended, and sold me a Competition Clutch Stage 2 Organic.

Feels exactly like OEM, and so far no problems with it.

According to their bumph, IIRC the S2 is good for 60-80% extra torque over stock. So for a 260 lb.ft std Impreza, that means it's at least good for c.415-470 lb.ft

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Originally Posted by Aztec Performance Ltd
This one will be perfect for you:

Aztec Performance Online - Exedy Racing Organic Clutch Kit


Lovely to drive, reliable and good for 400bhp.

Also available as a package with a lightweight forged flywheel that helps improve throttle response and acceleration:

Aztec Performance Online - Lightweight Forged Flywheel and Exedy Racing Organic Clutch Kit (PACKAGE DEAL)




Hi thanks for the reply sounds good.how much can u do me a full set of discs and pads
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Originally Posted by joz8968
I run 380 bhp (384), with 349 lb.ft, and APIDavid recommended, and sold me a Competition Clutch Stage 2 Organic.

Feels exactly like OEM, and so far no problems with it.

According to their bumph, IIRC the S2 is good for 60-80% extra torque over stock. So for a 260 lb.ft std Impreza, that means it's at least good for c.415-470 lb.ft
Sounds sweet what did u do with your fly wheel? Plus where's api? Thanks pal
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are you running 2 pots at the front or 4 pots? If it's 2 pot's I wouldn't even bother wasting money on upgraded discs or pads. Just fit Subaru 4 pots, or if budget and wheels allow, Brembos.

Can supply uprated discs/pads for 4 pot caliper or OEM for 2 pot caliper. Very keen pricing. Give us a call.
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Originally Posted by Aztec Performance Ltd
are you running 2 pots at the front or 4 pots? If it's 2 pot's I wouldn't even bother wasting money on upgraded discs or pads. Just fit Subaru 4 pots, or if budget and wheels allow, Brembos.

Can supply uprated discs/pads for 4 pot caliper or OEM for 2 pot caliper. Very keen pricing. Give us a call.
It's got standard 2 pots on it what will I be looking at then for a full upgrade it's ok I'm sitting down
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Sounds sweet what did u do with your fly wheel? Plus where's api? Thanks pal
Yeah, had the flywheel mod too - API sells their own lightened OEM f/w's 'off the shelf', so a replacement was fitted at the same time as the clutch.

Have had no probs with the API f/w + C.C. S2 combo, thus far.

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Yeah, had the flywheel mod too - API sells their own lightened OEM f/w's 'off the shelf', so a replacement was fitted at the same time as the clutch.

Have had no probs with the API f/w + C.C. S2 combo, thus far.
Have u got there link mate?
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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API engines they are near Warwick.On here the main man goes under the name
Api David
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API Impreza

Like a good lawyer, if you ring and ask for David, he'll give you half an hour of his valuable time to talk you through options.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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API Impreza

Like a good lawyer, if you ring and ask for David, he'll give you half an hour of his valuable time to talk you through options.
Niceone mate thanks
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Originally Posted by bikerboy79
Niceone mate thanks
API Impreza
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Fax 44 [0] 1926 614907

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We are doing a group buy on the Comp Clutch stage 2's [ carbon Kevlar weave friction disc ] next week.

Knocks the socks of the Exedy's for performance and operation.

Wait a bit.

Both 5 speed and 6 speed variants as a package.

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Seeing as 'I've' probably got you a sale David, perhaps you should give me a credit equal to the G.B. saving?

Only kidding.

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Originally Posted by bikerboy79
It's got standard 2 pots on it what will I be looking at then for a full upgrade it's ok I'm sitting down
https://www.scoobynet.com/trader-ann...rom-279-a.html
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Exedy is by far the most popular choice and more widely used with success by Scoobynetters.

Competition clutch have had their problems and reviews are a bit thin on the ground.

The Exedy products simply work, nice and smooth just like standard but can take 400bhp and some serious abuse. Very well priced too.
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Seeing as 'I've' probably got you a sale David, perhaps you should give me a credit equal to the G.B. saving?

Only kidding.
First you want bacon rolls

Then you want retrospective discount

You'll break us

Only kidding
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We have been using and fitting Comp Clutch for 2 years since we had a load of problems with Exedy's.

Never had a problem since then.

Back at you Mr Aztec.....................
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so who is doing the best price and for what??
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First you want bacon rolls...
Which I've yet to experience, I might add.

(No jokes about how I don't 'need' them please ).
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
We have been using and fitting Comp Clutch for 2 years since we had a load of problems with Exedy's.

Never had a problem since then.

Back at you Mr Aztec.....................
How much u selling them for then as I'm in need of getting one ASAP
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Now your talking that is cheap as anyone tested them??
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
We have been using and fitting Comp Clutch for 2 years since we had a load of problems with Exedy's.

Never had a problem since then.
David,what clutch have you got that will stand 400/400,its a sprint/hillclimb classic,5 speed ppg dogbox,and it will be launched


Price aswell please.


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Hi
Here is a link to our site with all prices, if you don't see what you need let me know we can supply all Competition Clutch and Exedy products at a good price.

http://www.ddmperformance.co.uk/list.php?cat_id=97
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My understanding is that your stock was not genuine EU Exedy stock though APi and you used Exedy parts mixed with your own modified parts?

Since late 2008 Exedy took note of the few problems the kits used to have and introduced new clutch plates that are very road friendly. They have been faultless since and still remain the first choice for Scoobynetters.

We sell lots and lots of Exedy clutches and would not bother unless the product was 100%.
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