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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Exedy.... yes or no?

I need a new clutch for my 02, exedy is about half price.

I liked it on my 4th gen

Just wanna hear your opinions guys.

Thanks
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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No complaints. Not only is it better than stock, it grabs harder when you want it to, and its also baby smooth when you need it to be. I've had my EXEDY Stage 1 in now for 2 months. Not one complaint.
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...18&postcount=1

there are 2 other threads containing pictures of exedy clutches with broken springs but i REALLY cant find them
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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I've had my exedy for over a year and I"m sure over 20,000 miles. Been very happy with it. Everyone that has driven my car never complains. This with combination of SS clutch line and a B&M STS makes my driving experience VERY pleasant
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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I have a Exedy stage 1 clutch, Fidanza aluminum flywheel and Fidanza short shifter. I love this set up, I have owned alot of different clutches over the years in various cars. This one is by far the best out there, no chatter even with the flywheel. It really shocked me, and it also made the short shifter less chopie (that could be my imagination though).
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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I have a stage 2 exedy and its great!
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mastercater7
I have a stage 2 exedy and its great!
Lemme drive ur car so i can feel what its like, im deciding between stage 1 or 2 for my VE... help me out man
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Exedy makes quality clutches.
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximahappy22
Lemme drive ur car so i can feel what its like, im deciding between stage 1 or 2 for my VE... help me out man
I have a VE-5 with an Exedy Stage 1 and a Fidanza flywheel. Let me tell you, great clutch! no chatter, high quality, super-grip, and stock like pedal pressure. I love this setup, you won't need a stage 2, even with the nitrous. I definentely recommend you buying one from Brian (internetautomart) Mine was very cheap from him.
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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*Edit* I thought you had a VG for some reason, a VE-5 with nitrous........................................... ...............Better get the Stage 2.
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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i think the stage1 exedy on tha maxima is definitely better then stock but i personally like the ACT stage1 better. Exedy's quality is pretty much as good if not better then the ACT but it doesn't feel as good. the grip is better then stock but the pedal pressure almost stays the same which is actually better to most people, while the ACT has a lot harder grip and stiff pedal pressure which makes the car feel a hell of lot more sporty-er. I'd say go for it, its probably the best after market and performance clutch kit out there for tha maxima.
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 01:42 AM
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good from what i heard
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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Get an ACT clutch. You can't go wrong.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I used to have a exedy stage 1 clutch in my integra and liked it a lot. Put about 40,000 rather hard miles on it without any problems. So Exedy gets thumbs up from me.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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ACT is about triple the price, dont wanna spend that kind of money.

Also I had a ACT on my 4thgen , to much for me. I get stuck in traffic alot from work and the ACT was just a pain in the As$
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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interesting... i think i'll get an exedy stage1 for my 4th gen. thanks guys!
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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The clutch was great, but the throwout bearing failed and took out the disk and pressure plate...not sure what caused it, but im back to stock now.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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I just put my exedy in this morning on my 3.5.

First I must say the quality of the exedy looked better, the rivetts were better and it seemed more heavy duty.

Didnt get a chance to take pics.

I hope it lasts .




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