fweasel Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 ***WARNING*** for those of you doing this install yourself, or having it done by a shop that hasn't done one before: The flywheel comes with a ring attached to it with those little plastic friction things. I assumed this was packaging protection (I've done lots of clutches, although this is my first Subaru, and I've seen that before)... it's NOT. The spacer must be installed between the flywheel and the pressure plate, or you will not have enough travel for the clutch to disengage... don't ask me how I found this out... it would be nice if there was just one slip of paper in the packaging saying this... Back to the garage to start over... BTW.. Ian... THANKS! And don't think I'm pissed at you guys, 'cause I'm not. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 My kit had a pressure plate and friction disc. I already had the streetlite flywheel on the car. Unless the spacer comes preattached to something.... IIRC, the spacer ring is attached to the flywheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Is there a spacer with the OEM Wrx flywheel or does that have a different part number? thanks :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWILLY Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 As well as the spacer issue, has anyone had any issues with misfires due to installing the streetlight FW? My local tuning shop told me that they never recomend a lightened FW on any subarus due to the fact that they make the car think it is misfiring or actually misfire? I just want to know if this is something that holds any merrit among all of us on LGT.com as I will be installing the ACT street kit and FW this week, and want to know if I should just get the stock WRX FW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 If you want max performance, go with the streetlite. If you want better driveability go with the WRX. I don't have any issues with the lightweight fly...other than known issues with lightweight flys on ANY engine. Easy to stall being the biggest issue. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 As well as the spacer issue, has anyone had any issues with misfires due to installing the streetlight FW? My local tuning shop told me that they never recomend a lightened FW on any subarus due to the fact that they make the car think it is misfiring or actually misfire? I just want to know if this is something that holds any merrit among all of us on LGT.com as I will be installing the ACT street kit and FW this week, and want to know if I should just get the stock WRX FW. No problems with misfire codes as long as you don't also have a lighten crank pulley. The combination of the two can throw misfire codes on some cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I talked to ACT on the phone. They said older flywheels (pre-'06) needed the spacer because of a recess near the center (something like that). They said newer flywheels did NOT need the spacer because the recess was not there (or something like that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I talked to ACT on the phone. They said older flywheels (pre-'06) needed the spacer because of a recess near the center (something like that). They said newer flywheels did NOT need the spacer because the recess was not there (or something like that). On the phone ACT said older (pre-mid 05s) could use the OEM fly. I have yet to see any evidence of a change. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 < Even more confused:spin: :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 ACT clutch and OEM WRX fly going in today. Fingers crossed. Picking up Weds. Let you all know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWILLY Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 No problems with misfire codes as long as you don't also have a lighten crank pulley. The combination of the two can throw misfire codes on some cars. Thanks, I do not have a lightened crank pully so I guess I am good there. Just to clarify one more thing, when that happens is it actually misfiring? or is it just throwing a code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks, I do not have a lightened crank pully so I guess I am good there. Just to clarify one more thing, when that happens is it actually misfiring? or is it just throwing a code? Just throwing a code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 On the phone ACT said older (pre-mid 05s) could use the OEM fly. I have yet to see any evidence of a change. I wasn't being specific to the model year of the vehicle, just of the flywheel. I presume you're talking about pre-mid 05's Legacy's? So, in bottom line terms, if you are going the route of an ACT clutch kit and an '06 WRX OEM flywheel, you do NOT need a spacer. That is what I was told by ACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I wasn't being specific to the model year of the vehicle, just of the flywheel. I presume you're talking about pre-mid 05's Legacy's? So, in bottom line terms, if you are going the route of an ACT clutch kit and an '06 WRX OEM flywheel, you do NOT need a spacer. That is what I was told by ACT. I am just saying it wouldn't surprise me if ACT has some facts wrong. They did before. I have yet to hear of anyone that has an 06 WRX fly not working with an ACT or any other 06 WRX PP and disc. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWILLY Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Just throwing a code. Thanks. I will be installing this week hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 just got this today in an e-mail which set-up do i want? #3? will it work with the WRX flywheel? need your thoughts now! thanks bosco http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/transmission-clutches-c-21_403_404_780.html Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 just got this today in an e-mail which set-up do i want? #3? will it work with the WRX flywheel? need your thoughts now! thanks bosco http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/transmission-clutches-c-21_403_404_780.html Yes, that is the proper part number and it does work with the 06 WRX OEM flywheel ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 just got this today in an e-mail which set-up do i want? #3? will it work with the WRX flywheel? need your thoughts now! thanks bosco http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/transmission-clutches-c-21_403_404_780.html FYI it is also back up on ebay for $548 shipped, I plan on picking one up soon. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180182214908&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:VRI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 FYI it is also back up on ebay for $548 shipped, I plan on picking one up soon. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180182214908&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:VRI thanks thats even better. do have you any experience with this vendor or eBay in general? i guess what i mean is what should i look out for if anything? so this clutch/pp is really for a WRX hence the WRX fw i should read more. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 The only company that currently sells a aftermarket clutch for our dual mass flywheel is Spec the Exedy Act and others that work with our cars are for the Wrx Single mass flywheel or a similar designed LW flywheel. for ref. our flywheel is 30+ lbs. Wrx is only 23 and no worry about chatter and stalling as much as a 11-14 lb. LW flywheel. :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Ask vendor We Sell Car Parts they gave me some killer prices on 06+ wrx clutches Spec stage 2+ for less than the Act on E-bay. I didn't get the price on the Act from them yet. :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Just throwin' this out there, but I prefer to spend $50 more than the cheapest price out there to deal with a well known vendor. The difference in price will pay for itself if the sh!t hits the fan and you need customer service. But that's just me. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Well they have over 8200 positive feedback at over 99%, so I would say they are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Just throwin' this out there, but I prefer to spend $50 more than the cheapest price out there to deal with a well known vendor. The difference in price will pay for itself if the sh!t hits the fan and you need customer service. But that's just me. i was thinking the same then i Googled "importblowoutsales" they look like a pretty large company. i still have a couple of days, thoughts? bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWILLY Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I just got my ACT clutch and FW in the mail and I noticed that I only got 6 FW bolts and there are 8 holes to fill? Am I missing something? Also I do not see any spacer ring in my FW assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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