1astrokeit Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 has anyone had experience with clutch masters fx clutches? if so how do you like them and how are they holding up? what kinda mileage are you getting out of them. im looking at the fx200 or 300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I hear good things about the 300. Lowercost, beefier set up. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1astrokeit Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 is it similar to spec 2 plus setup? i have heard good things about it from other sites. just havent heard anything about them from subaru guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I just install the ClutchMaster FX300 setup with a stock '06 WRX flywheel. I finally took it for a drive yesterday. The pedal is about the same as stock if not lighter. It's easy to engage and drive. The only thing I got this clunk sound sometime when the clutch engages. Only when I'm driving not when I'm parked. What could it be? Is that the chatter people talk about? Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Ever find out what the problem was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yes, it was a loose mount. But, the clucth is very nice. It has a smooth engagement and really holds. It just shows me that my clutch has been slipping for along time. I have never felt my car pull this hard. The pedal is not heavy at all I would recommend this clutch to anyone even stock replacement. I have no chatter at all. I have the stock '06 WRX flywheel and the TSK kit. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Cool. I had a hard time deciding between the FX300 and the Bullyclutch setup that I went with, they seem really similar. I bumped this thread because someone asked me for a recommendation and I was wondering how yours worked out. So now anyone else who asked me for a recommendation also has to decide between two apparently equivalent clutches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Another + is I got it for under $600 shipped. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Yes, it was a loose mount. But, the clucth is very nice. It has a smooth engagement and really holds. It just shows me that my clutch has been slipping for along time. I have never felt my car pull this hard. The pedal is not heavy at all I would recommend this clutch to anyone even stock replacement. I have no chatter at all. I have the stock '06 WRX flywheel and the TSK kit. B - Any reason you didn't go with ACT or Exedy? Also, I've been told that the Tranquill Sleeve Kit also attenuates some of the "gear" noise, that others have had with lightened, or AM FWes, and hardened bushings. Can you comment on that - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 B - Any reason you didn't go with ACT or Exedy? Also, I've been told that the Tranquill Sleeve Kit also attenuates some of the "gear" noise, that others have had with lightened, or AM FWes, and hardened bushings. Can you comment on that I went with the CM because infamous1 had the ACT with his VF39 and it would slip and I'm making more power then him so it was not an option. I didn't know anyone with the power level that I had with a Exedy and I heard some bad reviews. So for the price CM looked like a good choice. So far I'm happy with it. I don't see how the quail kit would reduce the noise. It just fixes snout problem. Maybe it's a side effect. I don't know. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Will call CM tech support and see what they have to say. I'm making ~290 / 315 AWHP/TQ right now at 94K miles on stock setup and expect to be at 350/350 by summer's end. Problem is I'm starting to get slip now and I suspect that the FW/CD is glazing with the upgraded power. The TSK, by it's location on that long snout, would help to attenuate the harmonic vibrations caused by the clutch/input shaft interface at that end of the transmission. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Will call CM tech support and see what they have to say. I'm making ~290 / 315 AWHP/TQ right now at 94K miles on stock setup and expect to be at 350/350 by summer's end. Problem is I'm starting to get slip now and I suspect that the FW/CD is glazing with the upgraded power. The TSK, by it's location on that long snout, would help to attenuate the harmonic vibrations caused by the clutch/input shaft interface at that end of the transmission. Well I'm making about 340whp and it's fine so far. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1astrokeit Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Well I'm making about 340whp and it's fine so far. hows the clutch holding up now? how many miles do you have on it? did it get softer after break in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I have about 1200 miles on it. It has a small bit of chatter sometime. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1astrokeit Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 pedal feel still the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Yes it's not heavy at all. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 anyone have the FX300 in colder climates? Does it chatter more when cold? -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedMoreBoost Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Yes, it was a loose mount Which mount are you talking about? I ask because I hear a clunk now and then. I'm also interested in buying a clutchmasters setup but on the fence about which one to buy. I have a far commute to work so I don't want driveability issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 It was the tranny mount. The one closes to the motor. 2 bolts were loose. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedMoreBoost Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 It was the tranny mount. The one closes to the motor. 2 bolts were loose. Thanks for the info, I'm gonna check mine tomorrow. In regards to the FX300, is it easy to drive in traffic? Are you happy overall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks for the info, I'm gonna check mine tomorrow. In regards to the FX300, is it easy to drive in traffic? Are you happy overall? Yes I'm happy so far. I drove it for almost 2 hrs in traffic on a 100mi each way trip. About a week ago. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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