Type R and VTEC owners
- Thread starter ChrisD.
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Should the standard clutch in the S2000 be able to handle a launch? Launched mine on Friday and I thought the clutch was slipping. Did it again today and it slipped again, Des was behind me and he said he could smell it.
If it does need changing, any alternates to OEM that are popular? Been told the Spoon and Toda ones are cheaper and better, also been told my flywheel may need changing as well as it'll have turned blue and may crack.
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Reading up, I think it's the delay valve.
If it does need changing, any alternates to OEM that are popular? Been told the Spoon and Toda ones are cheaper and better, also been told my flywheel may need changing as well as it'll have turned blue and may crack.
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Reading up, I think it's the delay valve.
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Today it was high rpm and clutch coming up slow enough not to ruin the diff but quick enough to break traction and spin the wheels (which is what I intended). Instead revs went to about 6k and the car moved forward without breaking traction and by the time I'd put it into 2nd it was back to normal. Des was behind me in his Evo 5 and said afterwards that it stunk of burnt clutch while this was going on.
Found this article:
http://www.s2ki.com/home/2012/03/03/demystifying-the-ap2-drivetrain/
And after reading that I think it's the CDV and the fact that I am not launching it correctly.
I'm assuming that the CDV action brought the clutch in slowly which would explain the spell.
Found this article:
http://www.s2ki.com/home/2012/03/03/demystifying-the-ap2-drivetrain/
And after reading that I think it's the CDV and the fact that I am not launching it correctly.
I'm assuming that the CDV action brought the clutch in slowly which would explain the spell.
Simon, which twin exit exhausts work well? Any which are leaps and bounds better than others? Wanting something quiet with a nice note. Heard a Greddy SE this weekend and it was fantastic.
Also, would I see more from a decent cat back system or more from a Toda manifold?
Also, would I see more from a decent cat back system or more from a Toda manifold?
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Not sure really. I got too annoyed with the drone of every exhaust I tried so back to OEM. To be honest the standard system is decent just heavy. Don't forget how much this car already makes from 2.0l. Aftermarket dual exhausts are really about noise and looks. Singles give more top end power and weigh less. They tend to be loud though.
My T1R single 63mm was nice and light but very loud. Definitely helped at to end with a decat as I kept hitting the limiter when I first fitted it and also broke the hill challenge record near work
Not had mine on RR since toda but feels stronger on midrange, they are expensive. I paid £450 for a second hand one.
I can import a second hand Toda header for around £700, expensive but none for sale in the UK. Can also get a Mugen twin exit for around the same. Just pondering which I would see more benefit from. The Mugen is meant to be a great exhaust and not deafening.
I had the T1R 63mm on my DC5, very loud, especially with the Toda header, but well built and made good numbers (246bhp in total IIRC).
How it should launch. Regarding clutches my car did 72in first 3 yr and I changed the clutch to OEM at 102k which is fine for NA, it's now at 162k and due another soon - I have a clutch and gearbox from a 2006 ready, gearbox is also noisy but still working 4 yrs later.
So nothing to worry about. I'd already emailed Performance Autoworks in order to get it dropped off. Looks like I can use that £800 or whatever it would cost and get some form of an exhaust on it.
Haven't got it yet as it's coming from the States.
Been offered an Amuse R1 dual exit for £650, or I can get a Mugen gen 1 from Japan for £750.
I'd like the Amuse as it's Ti and will look fantastic, but I'm put off by Ti not being the hardiest material.