CousinLarry Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I have done extensive searching.. I have a tuner shop telling me to get clutchmasters FX100, says I won't like the FX200 or FX300.. But then I go on here and do some reading, and almost no one uses the FX100, and the ones that do say that it chatters like crazy in R,1, and 2. That scares me since I see about 10 mins of traffic daily. Everyone says to get the FX300 and it's smooth as buttah, same pedal pressure as stock. I would go ACT as that's what I've always had in my DSMs, but they're over $700! (I miss cheap DSM parts!!) Does anyone have any real-world experience with the FX100 and/or FX300 clutch kits?! Car is an 05 LGT at stage 2, I'd like about 300whp as my daily driver goal, so I want a clutch that I won't have to replace next year.. Old wise ones, please school a scooby nooby. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT_Red Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I don't know about those, but you can get Exedy clutches for cheap and its an OEM supplier. I am getting the Exedy FJK1001 and WRX single mass flywheel done today in fact. Are you modded? Do you need a stage 3? The FX300 is a stage 3 right? If so it might be harsh for your application. Amazon has the FJK1001FW (includes flywheel) for $450 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.r.e. Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Absolutely terrible experience with the FX100 - falsely advertised as a "HD stock alternative." Avoid it like the plague. TERRIBLE engagement, inconsistent pedal pressure and it was toast after about 35,000 km, and I am stock except for Cobb accessport. I have the ACT HD setup now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 There are quite a few people on the forum with the FX300/06+ WRX SMFW/TSK3 kit combo that don't have any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 THE fx 300 IS A STAGE 2 KIT I BELIVE NOT A STAGE 3. A STAGE 3 IS A PUCK TYPE CLUTCH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP XT Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 What was the final outcome of this Jeff? Did you swap the clutch? I'm upgrading to 18G in a couple weeks and I am preparing for the worst with the clutch. I've seen guys out here running OEM clutch to upwards of 350hp/380tq with no issues if they arent launching with tires spinning. the FX300 was my first choice after extensive reading. Is the TSK3 still required even on the FX300? Also - does anyone know if the 09 clutch is alrady SMFW? UPDATE: I see that all 2007+ USDM Legacy GT/OB XT's are the SMFW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 My ACT HD setup lasted 50k miles. The pressure plate is on its way out. Looking for a replacement. Stage 2 since 15k miles (@~130k now). Sucks to find out my OEM Clutch lasted longer with stage 2 AND more abuse than my ACT HD Clutch did. I drive my car like a baby and this setup took a crap (pretty sure its a pressure plate failure, rather than clutch disc) I'm thinking of just going to an 07 LGT OEM Setup - stay stock, stay happy? I don't beat on my car anymore. It just takes me to work, I'll rip the bike around if I want to go fast lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 My ACT HD setup lasted 50k miles. The pressure plate is on its way out. Looking for a replacement. Stage 2 since 15k miles (@~130k now). Sucks to find out my OEM Clutch lasted longer with stage 2 AND more abuse than my ACT HD Clutch did. I drive my car like a baby and this setup took a crap (pretty sure its a pressure plate failure, rather than clutch disc) I'm thinking of just going to an 07 LGT OEM Setup - stay stock, stay happy? I don't beat on my car anymore. It just takes me to work, I'll rip the bike around if I want to go fast lol. I would sugest you look at a Spec 2 or 2+. I have had both, the 2 in there now drives like a stock clutch but has more bite. The 2+ was a little harder to get the car rolling from a stop sign. The 2+ was in there over 80,000 miles. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I like my stage 2 comp clutch, but it is very noise on deceleration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Search FX300 I started a thread for reviews sometime last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I would sugest you look at a Spec 2 or 2+. I have had both, the 2 in there now drives like a stock clutch but has more bite. The 2+ was a little harder to get the car rolling from a stop sign. The 2+ was in there over 80,000 miles. My stage 2+ lasted 30,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 My stage 2+ lasted 30,000 miles Max also got 140K out of a VF-40! He knows how to maintain and drive a car well. I am 4000 miles into a bad relationship with my ACT HD-SS. The Spec II I had was better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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