Need a new Clutch... I think

[CiscoInATc]

I have 26000 miles on my car, i just started noticing that when i push the clutch down a screeching sound comes from under my car and it has gotten louder since i first started noticing it. It is also getting harder to shift which make the ride for me and my passengers very uncomfortable... last night was the worst, had these 2 girls in my car, and all they felt was 2 jerks every time i switch into gear.
I need a clutch that can handle my driving habits, i constantly shift gears because i live in the city, i am always in traffic and it causes me to be constantly be moving between 1st and neutral all the time, I downshift a lot because i don't have good enough brakes (i ordered them and then i need to install).

Basically i demand a lot from my clutch so i am not upset that the stock only lasted 26000 (i learned how to drive stick with this car) but now i want something that will work a long time, without any worries for a while. I tried looking some stuff up on my own but i am about just as lost as i was when i started looking.... so whatever is agreed i buy literally within the week...

[cribbs-tC]

I don't have one, but I plan on looking at Exedy. From what I've read, they make an excellent clutch.

Maybe something like this: Dezod Motorsports. Exedy Single Plate Thick Cerametallic Clutch-tC 05+ (106% TQ increase)

[Redneck4csa]

Yeah, definately check out Dezod's list of clutches and choose what you feel is suitable for your needs. By the way, this would be a great time to buy a lightweight flywheel to go with that new clutch...

As soon as Navy gets back from the Middle-East, I will be buying a clutch off of him. Alittle bit of overkill, but I don't care. I'm pretty sure I need a new clutch as well and I'm at 43,000 miles. But I do ALOT of stop and go. Recently, I'm pretty sure I've been hearing the throwout bearing when I release the clutch. So, with a new clutch and a lightweight flywheel (yet to purchase), I will be set to go.

[CiscoInATc]

I will purchase both but i just need to know what to buy exactly and a place to install properly. I could go to the bronx and ask some random transmission shop to install it but i rather take it to someone recommended. eh i am going to do some more searching, thanks for the input.

[Redneck4csa]

Well, what are you looking for in a clutch and where are you located?

[CiscoInATc]

I need the clutch to last at least twice as long, and that it delivers equal or better performance then the stock one. I am in NYC. I went to ebay, and they have a lot of clutches and kits which supposedly fit the Tc, but i am skeptical because the prices are low (which makes it so appealing). I am not a complete moron when it comes to car parts but i will say i am not confident with what i know so its easy for me to make mistakes in this matter.

Someone recommended to me just to go to a shop, let them look at what i want to buy and see if they are parts that i could use, and let them recommend something and compare the 2.

[Redneck4csa]

Dezod Motorsports. Competition Clutch Stage 1 Clutch Kit-tC 05+ (40% TQ increase over stock)

[navylife59]

Did you try going to the Dealership for warranty work. There has been a rash of bad clutches lately which is showing a trend towards defective clutches or improper install. This has happened all of the sudden with the later models and from people not hotrodding around or boosted up turbo.

[Nathanr.6168]

The Clutch is a ware part on the car and therefor Scion will not do warranty work to replace a clutch... (that's what scion told me 500 times..)

[CiscoInATc]

Yea but Navy is referring to a defective clutch, i think, No my clutch is fine, apparently the noise i heard wasn't the clutch, i took it to a Tech and the noise just didn't exist once he tried to replicate the problem. Kinda sucks for me i looked like the idiot!

[cribbs-tC]

"unable to duplicate issue"... i HATE those words... i mean, why in the hell would i bring a car to a shop and pay them to look at it if there isn't anything to look at... >.<

[CiscoInATc]

thankfully i always take my car to these guys and they didn't charge me for the check, but i know exactly what you mean! But what could it have been

Every time i used to pushed down the clutch i used to get this screeching sound form under the car. Its gone now but i don't have a clue as to what it was anymore. Slow or fast i heard the screeching sound proportionally to how far down i had the clutch pushed down.