ACT 2007 Lotus Exige HD/Perf Street Sprung Clutch Kit
ACT LE1-HDSS is a heavy duty street clutch kit for the Lotus Elise and Exige with the Toyota-sourced 1.8L 2ZZ-GE and six-speed gearbox. Our listing is for the 2007 Exige, and ACT's chart runs from 2005 through 2011 across the Elise and Exige range. It is the kit for an owner whose clutch is slipping above the cam changeover, whose pedal now bites at the very top, or who has added a supercharger upgrade, a tune or sticky tires and wants more clamp without a race-car pedal.
A light car with a high-revving engine works the clutch hardest on launches and fast upshifts near the redline. The pressure plate diaphragm clamps the disc against the flywheel, and every bit of torque the 2ZZ makes, plus the extra from the Exige S supercharger, has to pass through that one friction disc. LE1-HDSS pairs ACT's L010 Heavy Duty pressure plate with the 3000609 Performance Street sprung disc: 212 mm (8.3 in) across, a 0.9375 in input spline, steel-backed organic lining with high copper content for heat transfer, and a sprung center that keeps engagement smooth on the street.
ACT rates the kit at 240 ft-lb at the crank, 32 percent over stock, with light to moderate pedal effort. That is comfortably above a stock or lightly modified Elise or Exige S. If the car is making substantially more power or sees regular drag or autocross launches, the LE1-XTSS Xtreme street kit uses a higher-clamp plate on the same disc.
Clutch wear does not log a fault code, so road test it. Hold a high gear at low rpm and floor it; rising rpm without matching acceleration means slip. The clutch slipping guide explains the test, and the slipping diagnosis guide covers how slip feels compared with other driveline faults. Before ordering, rule out a release system that is not returning fully, and look for oil on the bellhousing from the rear main seal. If the pedal engages unusually high or low, our article on clutch engagement point problems explains what is wear and what is hydraulics.
ACT lists LE1-HDSS for the 2005-2011 Lotus Elise (Base, 111R, SC and R) and the 2005-2011 Exige (Base, S and S 240), all with the 1.8L 2ZZ-GE and six-speed. Only the 2ZZ cars are on ACT's list, so later Lotus models with other engines are not covered. Cars that have had engine or clutch work may be running a non-factory flywheel, so check what is fitted and compare the old disc's diameter and spline before ordering, or send us the year and VIN. More clutch parts are in our hard parts and clutch section.
| Brand | ACT |
| Part number | LE1-HDSS |
| Fits | ACT 2007 Lotus Exige HD/Perf Street Sprung Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Lotus Exige (2007) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Yes. ACT lists it for 2005-2011 Elise and Exige models with the 1.8L 2ZZ-GE and six-speed, including the supercharged Elise SC, Exige S and Exige S 240.
For a stock or lightly modified car, yes: ACT rates it at 240 ft-lb, 32 percent over stock. If the car has a bigger pulley, intercooler and tune or sees hard launches, the LE1-XTSS Xtreme kit holds more.
ACT lists the L010 Heavy Duty pressure plate, 3000609 Performance Street sprung disc, RB840 release bearing and ATK73 alignment tool. The flywheel is separate.
ACT says its Heavy Duty plates typically add 15 to 40 percent pedal effort and describes this kit as light to moderate effort with smooth engagement.
Only if it is resurfaced and free of cracks or deep heat checking. ACT's 600515 Prolite flywheel is listed for these cars if you want to replace it.
Yes. ACT recommends 300 to 500 miles of mild engagement on its organic street discs before hard use.
