Gire Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yes, the ACT street version. The popular combo that Fred Beans is known for promoting. I figured it was just the way aftermarket clutches like this are designed. I guess the OEM clutches have to be much more forgiving on the engagement point so they don't lose customers on the test drive thanks to 90% of people out there not wanting a performance based, on/off, grabby clutch. This is my first aftermarket clutch. But I'll get used to it pretty quick and I'm super happy to get it in as it won't smell like my last OEM one did when 'launched', and will handle stage 2 power levels better. As I think I said above, I'm worried about Mrs Gire driving it. She takes my car out only about once a month and she may stall and jerk/ launch the car into the one in front of her in traffic. I'll have to take her out practicing on it asap. In a large parking lot. At night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I stalled out once, as I pulled out of the parking space of the dealer service lot. At the next light, I *almost* stalled. At the next, I was fine. You'll get used to it really quickly, don't worry - and yes, after it breaks-in a bit, engagement will be less abrupt. I'd actually say that you should wait until the clutch has broken-in for about 300 miles of stop-and-go city-driving before getting the Mrs. behind the wheel. That way, she won't have to "re-learn" the behavior of the clutch, after its break-in. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Thanks all, for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 don't let her drive it until it's completely broken in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I've got some 25k miles on mine now. Feels like stock, or what I remember stock feeling like Since the initial install (where I stalled it driving out on to a busy street...) I've stalled it maybe once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Feels like stock, or what I remember stock feeling like ^ I think that's me, too. I honestly don't notice any difference in pedal pressure.... But then again, my left leg is overdeveloped, anyway! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mundi78 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I just got my ACT HDMM clutch with WRX FW. I will be installing it on this Sat at local Subiee dealership. I will keep a close post of it. Got some pics of it. Original clutch have just over 81K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignickgt Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hey guys I'm new to this site and couldn't figure out how to make a new posting but this thread looks almost on target. I went ahead last week and ordered a new Act cluch (the performance street disc) thats good for 420hp and a new Dual mass flywheel. So i'm kinda feeling like an idiot now because everyone is saying that the 06 wrx flywheel is the best way to go... is that true? The parts will be in by tuesday hopefully, but is there any major problems with this setup that anyone is aware of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 ACT clutch and OEM flywheel won't work together My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignickgt Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Lovely. I'm so pissed off right now. Does it just not bolt up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 the thickness isn't right so it will never release/engage properly My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 the thickness isn't right so it will never release/engage properly ^ what he said. can a stock dual mass flywheel be resurfaced to save some money? Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetlethal1000 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 ACT clutch and OEM flywheel won't work together Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Why is that? the thickness isn't right so it will never release/engage properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 as in won't fully engage or disengage as in transmission and engine can never fully separate as in car won't drive very well if at all My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I doubt the installer could even get the PP on the car with the OEM fly. Even the dowels in the fly don't line up, so.... Im pretty sure I have an ACT and stock fly wheel setup. I have some chatter at low RPMs when I shift, but when I shift at 2k its fine. How bad is thie release/engage problem you speak of? No, you don't. 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...
bignickgt Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yea I''ll be returning that pos dual mass tommorow... unless someone wants to buy it to do a stock or spec clutch replacement for which it will only work. $650 any bids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 ACT clutch and OEM flywheel won't work together Wrong (as usual). Only 05-06 OEM are dual mass. OEM 07-09 are single mass and will work with the ACT clutch just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Wrong (as usual). Only 05-06 OEM are dual mass. OEM 07-09 are single mass and will work with the ACT clutch just fine. Thanks for good info, as usual. 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...
mwiener2 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 thanks for being mr. wizard... we're talking about an OEM DMF here. not the entire range of cars over the last 10 years My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignickgt Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yes, if it wasn't for mwiener2 I'd have been screwed, on installation for my 05 Legacy. Once again, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 thanks for being mr. wizard... we're talking about an OEM DMF here. not the entire range of cars over the last 10 years Then qualify your post with what years are you talking about. Noone expects you to list applications for the last 10 years. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Please don't make LegacyGT.com the new Nasicock, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Its a battle of who is more right! Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Here are a couple of qustions; 1. Is there anyway to have a stock PP beefed up in terms of clamping load? 2. Those of you who switched from the DMFW to the WRX style, did you notice any difference in NVH at idle or rattle on decel? 3. Why did they put a DM flywheel in in the first place ( 05-06) if later model LGT 5MT's have a solid flywheel? Did I read that correctly? 07 and later LGT's have a solid flywheel? I need to make up my mind quick, engine is coming out this weekend for the headgaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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