MoparPhoenix Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 My boyfriend has a 05 Legacy GT and we are looking for a new clutch. Any suggestions on a good aftermarket one? The car has 90k miles & we are looking for a stage 1. Also, is it normal for a Subie clutch to go @ 90k mi? We have an '92 Legacy Sport with over 130k mi and I think it's the original clutch.... (Don't hate or ignore me cause I don't technically have a Subaru! I have been molded into an Subie enthusiast. I'm here to learn & love Subies. We are all car nuts here ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'subaru Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ive bought 6 clutch kits from these guys in the last year or so, never had a problem. http://stores.ebay.com/gripforce-clutches_Subaru_W0QQ_fsubZ18QQ_sidZ98015562QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Grip Force, I've bought 6 or more as well. Great service and fast shipping. Check out thier online store as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Also, is it normal for a Subie clutch to go @ 90k mi? We have an '92 Legacy Sport with over 130k mi and I think it's the original clutch.... Driving style has a LOT to do with how long a clutch will last - and driving styles can and do vary depending on the car driven. 9 out of 10 will drive a GT more aggresively than a regular L series without even thinking about it - as in one doesnt realize they are doing it, but they are. the other half babied a clutch that was shot when we got the car for another 50,000 miles! granted, it needed a new pressure plate when he did finally cave in & get a new clutch for it, but still.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Mileage has everything to do with driving style and location (city/country/highway/etc). 90k is not too bad if it's all city drving - but if that's the case you don't want to be going with a heavier clutch as the feel will be all wrong and the pedal will be heavy. Besides that the car isn't making enough power to need a heavier clutch. I've put well over 200 HP though the stock (Exedy) 2.5 RS/GT clutch kit and they don't slip at all. For comparison - I have customer that went 254k on the original clutch . So 90k is not a real good run. Personally I stick with the Exedy clutches (Amazon has the best prices usually) as they have perfect OEM feel - in fact they make the OEM clutches. GD Edited July 7, 2011 by GeneralDisorder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpm90001 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Totally agree on the exedy from amazon. I just did my 00 legacy and very happy with exedy and amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 The '05 LGT is the 1st year w/the Turbo. If still stock it's 250/250 @ the FW; 200ish @ the wheels. If upgraded (tune and/or turbo, etc.) you'll want to look @ the performance clutches. GL, Td Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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