ACT 2007 Lotus Exige XT/Perf Street Sprung Clutch Kit
ACT LE1-XTSS is the clutch for a Lotus Exige or Elise that makes more power than the factory clutch can clamp. Our listing is titled for the 2007 Lotus Exige, and ACT catalogs it for the 2005-2011 Exige and Elise with the 1.8L 2ZZ-GE and six-speed, including the supercharged Exige S, Exige S 240 and Elise SC. If your car slips at the top of third on a track day, smells hot after a session, or the engagement point has climbed after a supercharger or pulley upgrade, this is the step up that still uses an organic street disc.
The Exige and Elise mount the 2ZZ-GE behind the driver, so the clutch sits between the engine flywheel and the six-speed transaxle. The 2ZZ revs high, and a supercharger adds a lot of torque to a clutch sized for a naturally aspirated engine. LE1-XTSS uses ACT's L010X Xtreme pressure plate, its strongest plate for this car, with a 3000609 Performance Street sprung disc. ACT heat treats the Xtreme diaphragm in four stages to raise clamp load and reduce deflection at high rpm, so clamp does not fade as the 2ZZ winds past its lift point.
ACT rates the kit at 310 ft-lb at the crank, 74 percent over the factory clutch. The disc is 212 mm (8.3 in) with a 0.9375 in input spline, organic with high copper content and steel-backed lining, and the sprung hub keeps engagement civil. The kit weighs 12.8 lb. ACT describes the feel as moderate to heavy pedal effort, smooth engagement and OE to mild gear rattle; its FAQ puts Xtreme plates at about 50 to 80 percent more pedal effort than stock. Owners of naturally aspirated cars who want a lighter pedal should look at the LE1-HDSS Heavy Duty kit.
Bleed the clutch hydraulics and check that the pedal returns fully; a soft or dragging release can look like a worn clutch. Look for oil at the bellhousing seam, since a rear main or transaxle leak will contaminate any disc. Then do a loaded pull in a high gear from low rpm and watch whether the tach climbs without added acceleration. Our clutch slipping guide explains that test, and flare versus slip helps rule out a missed shift.
ACT lists LE1-XTSS for 2005-2011 Lotus Elise and Exige 1.8L 2ZZ-GE six-speed cars, including the Elise Base, 111R, SC and R and the Exige Base, S and S 240. ACT's list stops at 2011 and covers only the 2ZZ-GE cars, so it is not listed for any other Lotus engine. Cars that have had engine work may carry a non-factory flywheel, so match the flywheel and send us your year and VIN if unsure.
| Brand | ACT |
| Part number | LE1-XTSS |
| Fits | ACT 2007 Lotus Exige XT/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 |
ACT lists the 2005-2011 Lotus Elise and Exige with the 1.8L 2ZZ-GE six-speed, including Elise SC, Exige S and Exige S 240.
ACT rates the pedal as moderate to heavy, about 50 to 80 percent over stock for Xtreme plates. A stock or lightly modified car is usually happier with the LE1-HDSS Heavy Duty kit.
ACT rates LE1-XTSS at 310 ft-lb at the crank, 74 percent more than the factory clutch.
The L010X Xtreme pressure plate, 3000609 Performance Street sprung disc, ATK73 alignment tool and RB840 release bearing. The flywheel is sold separately.
ACT recommends 300 to 500 miles of mild, stop-and-go driving before track days or hard launches, without overheating the clutch.
