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So followup to that conversation between me and Exedy. They claimed the issue im having where the clutch gets easier to press and slightly soft at high rpm 6500+ is NOT normal behavior... I had my master and slave both replaced with oem (em1 cmc) 2 years ago, and theres no leaks, braided line, and fluid looks clean. So thats kind of rules out. I also had Honda vacuum bleed the system and adjust the rod last year.
So knowing its not normal behavior, and theres no other apparent issues. And that I didnt have any problems like this before clutch replacement it leaves one thing left. The mechanic I had replace the clutch was a master tech for 25+ years at honda. He did an amazing job, including taking videos of the entire process. On Exedy's website they have a guide to spotting counterfeits vs real kits. Real have black hardware vs silver on the counters, The bearing size is different, the color of the metal on the clutch disk is different, and real exedy is stamped with exedy and the part number....
That being said, I found videos of him unboxing everything and he managed to record the parts. It had an oem branded throwout bearing, black rivets, disk color was correct, and even stamped exedy. So the kit is real. After more research I found countless number of people complaining about Exedy and their customer service absolutely refusing to acknowledge any issues on their behalf.
As much as I love my rsx its beginning to leave a bad taste in my mouth. outside of the occasional vtec engagement I dry it like a granny with cruise control 5 under 99% of the time. We agreed as soon as my school semester is over we are going to find a clean raptor to bring home.
So knowing its not normal behavior, and theres no other apparent issues. And that I didnt have any problems like this before clutch replacement it leaves one thing left. The mechanic I had replace the clutch was a master tech for 25+ years at honda. He did an amazing job, including taking videos of the entire process. On Exedy's website they have a guide to spotting counterfeits vs real kits. Real have black hardware vs silver on the counters, The bearing size is different, the color of the metal on the clutch disk is different, and real exedy is stamped with exedy and the part number....
That being said, I found videos of him unboxing everything and he managed to record the parts. It had an oem branded throwout bearing, black rivets, disk color was correct, and even stamped exedy. So the kit is real. After more research I found countless number of people complaining about Exedy and their customer service absolutely refusing to acknowledge any issues on their behalf.
As much as I love my rsx its beginning to leave a bad taste in my mouth. outside of the occasional vtec engagement I dry it like a granny with cruise control 5 under 99% of the time. We agreed as soon as my school semester is over we are going to find a clean raptor to bring home.