Big savings on Clutches!

[Lankstarr]

Well maybe :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-01...spagenameZWDVW

You luck 3.0 people can get cheap clutches from the US but from what I've seen so far the 3.2 ones require a kidney in p/x. Would you be nuts to go for something like this, it says OEM but I think that's bollox, Dali ones are double thsi price and you don't normally get much cheaper than Dali.

I'm not too clued up on parts - would I be a mug to get one of these?

I don't need a clutch yet, but when I do I don;t want the car off the road whilst I wait for the bit to arrive (like I did for the a/c compressor!)

Thoughts?

L*

[Ewan]

You luck 3.0 people can get cheap clutches from the US but from what I've seen so far the 3.2 ones require a kidney in p/x.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...3756.m20.l1116

$633 for 97-05 NSX OEM clutch kit...

[Lankstarr]

Ok guys I'm confused!

Dali have these up for $2225:
http://daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog...cfm?focus=1109

For most other OEM parts they are by far the cheapest so what's going on with this part at $633 from a reputable seller (Acura dealer as well).

Am I missing something?

If not and you want one of these let me know and I will arrange to get a few shipped over. A few people on here can have credit from me but if I donn;t knnow you and you want one then you'll have to stump up cash up front... and I won't let it hold up the order!

I've only looked into 3.2 clutches... if there are 3.0 ones cheap from the same seller and you want me to enquire then please let me know the item number etc.

No rush for these but I'll have to set a deadline... how about end of next week to make you minds up?

That is of course assuming these are the things that Honda charge about £1700 for and only last about 30,000 miles? We'll all need one sooner or later!

Luke

[goldnsx]

Don't be surprised if you there's a 'O.E.M. brand' sticker on the box if you buy the ebay junk. Same for the compressor for about $150-250.

The second link (acura...) seems to be an opportunity.

[markc]

Both kits on ebay are for the cover/pressure plate, friction plate and release bearing. The one Dali list also includes the flywheel.

For some reason the Acura (USA) recommend replacing the flywheel along with the clutch components. Honda (UK) do not.

Personally I can't see why you'd replace the flywheel just for the sake of it as it wouldn't usually wear at anything like the same rate as the clutch components. Of course it could be badly scored if the worn friction plate rivets have gouged into it OR the dual mass part (rubber coupling) of the flywheel broken but if not just re-use it.

When I did my clutch last year I bought genuine Honda parts from a Honda dealer for about £550. I didn't bother with a new flywheel and it has (of course) been fine.

Cheers

Mark

[AR]

Both kits on ebay are for the cover/pressure plate, friction plate and release bearing. The one Dali list also includes the flywheel.

For some reason the Acura (USA) recommend replacing the flywheel along with the clutch components. Honda (UK) do not.

Personally I can't see why you'd replace the flywheel just for the sake of it as it wouldn't usually wear at anything like the same rate as the clutch components. Of course it could be badly scored if the worn friction plate rivets have gouged into it OR the dual mass part (rubber coupling) of the flywheel broken but if not just re-use it.

When I did my clutch last year I bought genuine Honda parts from a Honda dealer for about £550. I didn't bother with a new flywheel and it has (of course) been fine.

Cheers

Mark

Mark,

I think the flywheel thing is for NA1 clutches.

Cheers,

Ary

[Silver Surfer]

Lukestarr,

I'll be interested in a new clutch for my '91.

SS

[AR]

Don't be surprised if you there's a 'O.E.M. brand' sticker on the box if you buy the ebay junk. Same for the compressor for about $150-250.

The second link (acura...) seems to be an opportunity.

Ditto, just buy it from a reputable dealer!

[mart155]

So what are the pro's and con's of a lightweight flywheel.
There are some here for £650 incl flywheel and it doesn't have to come from the USA.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EXEDY-HYPER-SI...2em118Q2el1247

[WhyOne?]

I have been interested in having a clutch sat on the shelf for some time - if we can decide on a sensible way forward, I am very interested! (Acura dealer looks good to me...I just need to be sure / understand the flywheel issue).