Last night I peeled out with my car and rode the clutch for about 3-4 seconds. The burning smell stayed with my car all night from 10pm-5 am (when I went to sleep). The clutch was weak all night, my friends said it would get better the next day when the clutch cools. I drove it today and its still the same, weak and not grabbing aggressively like before. Did I burn it to the point where it would stay like that?

If so, would warranty cover this? If not, how much is clutch jobs (install) for our cars?

Thanks

 

I'm sure you've burned your clutch but I don't think it's to a point where you need a replacement. If it starts to slip on its own then I would have the dealer look at it. Actually, I would just take it in anyway. (its better to be safe than sorry) As for how much clutch installs are, they usually run about $300-500. If you do end up replacing your clutch, it would be cheaper as well as better performing to buy an aftermarket clutch such as the Nismo or JWT.

 

OK, I drove the car today without ragging on it and still no improvement. Its not slipping but its not grabbing like it did before I "burned" it. So I guess I wore down the clutch a little. I hate how it performs now, but its nots really broken so I guess its my preference on if I want to change it.
Which clutch set up makes the least noise? I heard the JWT is good but makes a lot of chater noise. Hows the ACT, or other brands?

 

With almost all aftermarket clutches you're bound to hear more noise. The JWT and Nismo clutches however, make the least noise in this category but be aware that they both have increased clamping force when compared to stock. This means that you're clutch will be more on and off without much ability to slip it as much as stock. If you're not looking to be running in the 500whp range, the ACT would be a good choice as well. If you do plan on swapping out your clutch, I would recommend that you opt for a new flywheel as well since the tranny is already dropped. It will save you a handful in labor costs.

 

If I do the clutch job I will change the flywheel, but should I mix an ACT clutch with a nismo or JWT flywheel or should I just go full JWT or Nismo?

 

You can mix and match as you please. The jwt flywheel/nismo clutch offers one of the best streetable options with the highest amount of weight loss when compared to stock. I think it's 30lbs for the jwt/nismo combo and 34lbs for the full jwt combo. The full tilton weighs in at 16lbs but it doesn't allow you to slip it as much. So if you're going for all out performance at the sake of driveability, go for the tilton. If you want a more stock-like feel but with some added performance, go for the jwt/nismo combo. On the chattering issue which is common with any lightened clutch, it can be solved by simply raising your idle up to ~1300.

 

i had my clutch engagement point set to low, and when i tried to peel out i rode the clutch for like 2 seconds.. couldnt figure out and prolly did that 4 times in like a week. then i fixed the clutch pedal and tried again and was successful on peeling out. ever since then i havent done that, but even after riding my clutch like 4 times (with the burn smell and all) it still feels the same as before. so i dont htink when you did it once, yours was bad enough to change it. plus some guy told me its like $1800 to get the clutch changed (labor + parts) and thats for stock at the dealership.

 

The stock flywheel cannot be resurfaced and costs $1300. This is the majority of the cost of a clutch replacement from a dealership.

 

I've been doing a lot of reading and I don't think I want the lightened flywheel. The car is supposed to rev up faster but then others say you lose torque in 1st and 2nd gear and it makes way too much noise.

I dont think I need to replace my fly wheel from my "stunt" right?

 

Nope, you don't need to replace your flywheel from your little burnout session

 

I may just purchase a clutch, probably a JWT. I checked the DIY self for clutch installation, but there's nothing. Is there anybody that can explain the process, because 500 is a lot for a clutch install. (my quotes).

 

If you have access to a lift and a tranny jack its real easy to install a clutch. Otherwise I advise getting it done at a clutch shop. The fact that the flywheel is not resurfaceable is total BS. I had not heard that yet. That $500 you were quoted is definately not including a flywheel, so expect it to be a lot higher no matter where you go. Good luck.

Adam

 

Its not BS. That is per the inifinit parts info.

 

If I do a clutch job, I want to do a light weight flywheel at the same time...but I fear the noise it will make.

Any comments on this?

 

I had no noise on Fidanza flywheel/Clutchmasters I combo and totally loved it!It was on FWD Mazda Protege5, but does it make any difference?