Z1 Motorsports - Exedy Carbon Clutches - Why Lighter Is Better

In this video we get into the benefits and characteristics of what a carbon clutch is like. A lot of people assume that carbon clutches are for strict track use only, but in this video you will find that our opinion differs from this common belief. Follow us step by step as we explain how a carbon clutch will benefit your everyday Z experience.

[BramBiesiekierski]

I previously had an Exedy Carbon-D twin on my track Subaru. Without a doubt, one of the best clutches i have ever driven on.

I bought it second hand from Japan, unknown KMs, for about 10-15% of new price. It was a gamble for a used clutch, but turned out to be totoally worth it. And I got over 2 race seasons out of it before it finally wore out.

Apart from the pre-heating and very loud/rattly dis-engaged noise (which neither really matter on a race car), it was an amazing clutch. As explained in this video, it was so good to shift on because of the light wieght (and low inertia) driven plate/hub assembly. It truly does make shifting a syncromesh box at high RPMs much more pleasant. And also do agree that it "feels" less abusive on the gearbox. Whether its because of the lower wieght or fruction material, i cant say, but it did feel better.

And aswell as that, it was great to regular street drive on aswell, Incredible control at friction point for a performance clutch. And something I have never found with any other performance orientated clutch.

But, because of the RRP purchase price. And very loud twin plate dis-engaged chatter. And the need for pre-heating. I would not recommend these clutchs for a daily driver. It would make an ideal clutch for a weekend warrior / sunday sports car. But not something to take to and from work.

I have since swapped over to a new Exedy Compe-D Hyper cera-metallic twin, which surprising is an overall lighter kit than the Carbon-D. But its just not quite as smooth and pleasant to peddle as the Carbon-D was. It holds the power better and is amazing to race on. But there is something about it that i miss from the carbon-D.

[barryspurlock]

I just bought my parts for my clutch from z1. I have to say it was a pleasure. I used over night because my 350z was down and They arrived in one day and I installed them and got back on the road. Cant say enough about the quality of parts or service I experienced.

[slofouru]

Nice vid. How is the coefficient of friction per pound of clamp load versus cerametallic for example? I've read about the pedal effort on some multi plate clutches being a lot less but is that because of a closer tolerance and increased leverage? I don't want to kill my thrust bearing and having something that has an awesome clamp load as well is a goal. The only downfall I see on these multi plate clutches is the shift noise.

[bradhobson]

First. Great info, keep these short vids coming.

[Aseutester]

Do they make a carbon Clutch for the 09 Holden Commodore SSV/Pontiac G8 GT?

[elmoz]

Why not a review of the Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch & Flywheel Kit