clutch chatter?

[The new Paul03]

I installed an exedy stgll clutch about a month ago I was wondering if the ticking/fluttering noise that occurs when I let off of the clutch is normal? It only happens when I am going into first from a stop from when I let off of the clutch half way to when the clutch is engaged.

[Tnhatch03]

did you use an alignment tool? did you check to see if that bearing was good? torque down all the bolts?

that is not normal.

[The new Paul03]

yea I used the alignment tool and torqued all of the bolts at a criss cross pattern and used a feeler gauge around the pressure plate to make sure I wasnt torqueing one side down more than another. The bearing was the new one that came with the clutch and when I spun it was smooth with no noises. Once the car is in gear there is no noise and it only does it when I am going into 1st. Other than that it drives perfect.

[Tnhatch03]

i wonder since it is a higher "stage" clutch, if that is just what it does. like the energy suspension motor mounts causing vibrations.

does it drive normal? and by that, i mean shift.. how many miles on the new clutch?

[The new Paul03]

I have about 500 miles on it and it works fine eccept for the rattle. I have esmm too I can tell a difference in vibrations with those too. I was just wondering why it would only do it in first? Mabey its because of the load of moving a car that is not moving like putting more strain on the new clutch because of starting from a stop.

[Tnhatch03]

could be.

[The new Paul03]

does any one have any imput on the subject? I would hate to drive my car if there was a problem. Thanks tnhatch!

[r_jones06]

i know someone with a 350z that just put in a 6 puck clutch and his chatters bad under the same conditions and his is perfectly fine. I think that the noise you're hearing is normal and I wouldn't worry too much about it

[clutch797]

I run a 6puck and mine dose it to. It's fine.

[jaeguyoon]

what brand stage 2 do you have? I have competition stage 2, and no chatter at all.

[MR.Pizza]

Competition stage 4 six puck chatters abit if you try to slip first gear.

[The new Paul03]

Its an exedy stage 2. I realized that if you engage 1st fast like under a race like condition not normal street driving it does not make the noise. I guess its a sacrafice you have to make with an aftermarket clutch. Thanks for your help guys!

[BlownSi05]

do you know if it is a sprung or un-sprung disc? i friends act 6-puck unsprung doesn't do it , but the sprung version is chatters alot when taking off from a stop. if you are sure that the install is done soundly, i would put my money on this.

[The new Paul03]

It had springs around the center so I am guessing it is sprung

[BlownSi05]

yeah it is. more than likely that is where you are getting the chatter from. the sprung clutch is easier on engagement, witht he trade-off being that little bit of chatter you get.

[SiR R8TD]

My Exedy Stg.II chatters when launching normally in 1st also. If you rev it up & drop the clutch, it hooks up & goes, no chatter. I also get some chatter when I'm downshifting & I don't match revs, only into 2nd. It's just the way our clutches are. It's explained right on the Exedy site.

[The new Paul03]

cool thanks alot guys I was just a little worried

[K20A EP3]

My Exedy Stg.II chatters when launching normally in 1st also. If you rev it up & drop the clutch, it hooks up & goes, no chatter. I also get some chatter when I'm downshifting & I don't match revs, only into 2nd. It's just the way our clutches are. It's explained right on the Exedy site.


^^^^^^^ Mine does the same thing

[KevinEP3]

I have the exedy stage 2 and lightend flywheel also and it never made any noise till a few months later. I thought it was the clutch or flywheel but like yours it shifted fine. Mine did it in first and when going over bumps. But to make a long story short I took it back to the shop and the tranny mounts where loose sounds like the same problem.

[SiR R8TD]

I have the exedy stage 2 and lightend flywheel also and it never made any noise till a few months later. I thought it was the clutch or flywheel but like yours it shifted fine. Mine did it in first and when going over bumps. But to make a long story short I took it back to the shop and the tranny mounts where loose sounds like the same problem.

Interesting, I'll check that out next time I go by the shop, thanks.