SOOO my clutch just went out, and I'm trying to decide a couple of things. First is should I go with a factory replacement or an aftermarket clutch, and if aftermarket what clutch should I go with. And secondly, should I take it to the dealership or should I just go to a shop?! thanks guys. oh and its an 03 coupe 6mt

 

i just recently changed mine as well, i went aftermarket to Z1 Motorsports. i got the mild performance, i personally love it! it's a bit more springy than the stock clutch which i like! and as for installation, i just did it myself....if you don't plan on doing it yourself i would have a shop do it. im sure it costs less than if you take it to the dealership.

 

yeah I would love to be able to do it myself but since Im at college I cant because I dont have any of the tools necessary for the job. Any more opinions on the clutch?

 

well since your a college student im assuming its your daily driver. so a performance clutch wouldn't do you much good. they have a shorter engagement so it's more of a pain to drive in the city. i recommend going something similar to stock.

 

wellll its not so much of a daily driver really.. I go to the university of utah so the only time i really drive it is when we go for drives through the canyons, so a more fun clutch really wouldnt be a bad thing. I dont commute im on campus so its not like I'm driving through traffic every day. Thanks a ton for this help though

 

oh and also the shop I just went to is saying that it will cost 375$ labor to take the old clutch out and put the new one in? is that too much? also if there are any other suggestions on clutch please give them

 

ACT clutch with heavy duty pressure plate and organic street disc w/ stillen lightened fly wheel. great combo, no chatter. seems to be a choice a lot of ppl go with.

 

Was just going to post the exact thing as above. Don't bother with exedy, ACT all the way.

 

so would I have to get a new fly wheel with the ACT clutch or would it work well with the stock?

 

it still works with stock flywheel. but people like putting lighter flywheels because it adds a bit more horsepower and the engine revs faster because of the less rotational mass.

 

$375 sounds pretty reasonable. but im sure you can find a place that'll do it a bit cheaper. but not by much.

 

alright well as long as its reasonable thats fine cause its a good shop, i was just worried I was getting jipped.

 

cool. so have you decided what clutch you're getting?

 

I'm leaning towards the act with the stillen combo.. really just depends on what kinda shape my flywheel is in whether i get a new flywheel

 

I just replaced my clutch. Exedy oem replacement. Flywheel didnt look too great when I pulled it off. Just cleaned it up a bit with a cookie. $240 later, car feels great! I forgot how fun it was to "chirp" going into 2nd.