I didn't come from OEM but rather a lightweight flywheel/clutch option from the previous owner. It was Jun/Phase (Japanese aftermarket parts) combo I think. Because my previous flywheel was lightweight I had lots of trouble slipping into 1st and would stall all the time. The revs go up and down faster which I do miss..... and the clutch pedal was super easy to push in.
Nevertheless, I drove the car home yesterday with the Exedy Twin Organic clutch installed. The first time I got in and tried to slip the clutch, I stalled twice immediately. The push-back from the clutch pedal is so much stronger I couldn't feather it. The mechanic told me I should be using my heel as an anchor point for the clutch and not pushing my whole leg down. I had to be very slow with my slipping so as to not jerk the car forwards, and will practice anchoring my left leg later.
The clutch itself is pretty good. I am still looking to break it in so I won't push it, but so far the bite feels pretty strong and firm even since I am on FI. The clutch operates with no chatter- I could provide a video as evidence... but you would hear my supercharger rattle in the video. Engagement is pretty linear and the feathering region will be easy to work with once I get used to it- it is very driveable. The revs fall pretty naturally but not as fast as my old flywheel so I always end up having to wait a little bit in between shifts to get the rev match perfectly.
One thing I will say about the install- make sure your mechanic has the PDF that was in Cody's prime post in 2015 which explains how to install it. It doesn't come with the kit and there is a specific step that is very confusing when installing the throwout bearing... I think it's on page 6 of the PDF where you have to use aluminum spacers to temporarily install it first then take the spacers out. I also bought the clutch fork dust boot with my kit but the one I had wasn't ripped, but we installed it anyway.
So glad to have the car back after the install. It took 2 weeks since I had other stuff replaced in the meantime (engine mount, CV boots, oil pan leak). Having the full confidence in the car's driveability was definitely worth it.
