new FMIC or clutch????

[themightygez]

Hi guys,

I've now decided I will keep my car for about 2 years and am then looking at a mk2 elise. I'm running a remap, intake etc etc but am now thinking would it be worth getting a FMIC or new clutch. The OEM clutch slips under 2.5k (but I dont boot it under this anyway as it does no good do the clutch or the DMF) but a mate's mate has offered a custom FMIC form his tuning place.

I'm not looking to spend big bucks as the car will be off in a couple of years and already goes "nicely" but any suggestions would be most welcomed.

All the best

Gethyn

[Ecomatt]

I think with the weather we are (or aren't) experiencing. I would opt for the clutch. Unless your doing loads of track days or live in very hot climates. I dont think you would benefit from a fmic as much as you would a clutch.

Go with the clutch and keep your eye out for a 2nd hand fmic. Thats what im doing anyway.

[Jon TDI]

I'd say get the clutch first, as you can fully appreciate the grunt from low down without worrying about the clutch slipping.

[Babs]

an Elise!?

[Fezboy]

If it's slipping now then its going to get worse.

If your going to sell the car later your going to need the clutch done anyway?

Unless someone buys it with a slipping clutch :P

[skudmissile]

My vote would also be for clutch, Nothing better than a nice clutch to get the power down

[Mr Grumpy]

A clutch would be the most sensible, albeit more expensive option.

The low down grunt can be appreciated 'lower down' if you know what I mean.

An fmic will only be appreciated with a bigger turbo, and when caning the car for long periods, although for some reason it seems to be a popular modification.

I am sure a bigger clutch will be more insurance friendly as well.

[themightygez]

sounds like I'll be looking out for a clutch. I was speaking to Nick who kept the same pressure plates and only spent

[themightygez]

an Elise!?

I've wanted one ever since I was 15!!! I'm Jason will have a giggle!

[WW_VRS]

If you upgrade the clutch, just do the pressure plates too. It makes sense as it will last much longer

[vindaloo]

Get both, try to persuade your mate to sort out the fitting of the clutch whilst you "allow" them to "fiddle" with intercooling on your motor

J.

[nickl0]

I was speaking to Nick who kept the same pressure plates and only spent