Clutch Masters 2017 Honda Civic 1.5L FX300 Rigid Disc Clutch Kit
Clutch Masters 08150-HDTZ-R is the FX300 street clutch kit for the 2017 Honda Civic 1.5L turbo with the 6-speed manual. It is aimed at the owner whose Civic now has a tune, intake and intercooler and has started to slip the factory clutch in third or fourth gear when boost peaks, but who still drives the car every day and wants a normal-feeling pedal. The R suffix is the important part: this is a rigid-disc kit designed to work with the original dual-mass flywheel, so you do not have to buy a flywheel to install it.
The FX300 combines the Clutch Masters Power Plus I heavy-duty pressure plate with a steel-backed, segmented Kevlar disc. Segmenting the Kevlar raises the clamping pressure per square inch on the friction surface, which is how the kit gains holding capacity without a harsh ceramic disc. Clutch Masters rates it at a 110 percent increase in holding capacity, with only slightly higher pedal effort than stock. A marcel spring wafer between the linings keeps engagement smooth, and the maker notes its Kevlar material is non-abrasive, so it is gentle on the flywheel and pressure plate faces.
Because the factory dual-mass flywheel already has its own springs to absorb driveline shock, the disc in this kit uses a rigid center instead of a sprung hub. Putting a rigid disc on a single-mass flywheel, or a sprung disc on the dual-mass, is the wrong combination, which is why Clutch Masters sells separate R and D versions for this car. Clutch Masters recommends the FX300 for the street rather than track use.
Do a datalogged pull in fourth gear and watch engine rpm against vehicle speed; if rpm climbs without speed, the clutch is slipping. Check the dual-mass flywheel too. Rattle at idle that stops when you press the pedal, or excessive rotational free play between the two halves, means the flywheel needs attention whatever clutch you install. Our slipping diagnosis guide explains the logging method, and the dual-mass flywheel failure page covers what a worn flywheel feels like. Shift flare vs slip helps if you are not sure what you are seeing in the log.
Our listing is cataloged for the 2017 Honda Civic 1.5L turbo with the manual transmission. Clutch Masters lists 08150-HDTZ-R for the Civic 2017-2021 1.5L turbo as a single-disc kit for use with the dual-mass flywheel, so later cars in that range may also fit; send us your year and VIN and we will confirm. It does not fit the Civic Type R, the 2.0L non-turbo Civic or any Civic with the CVT.
If you are converting to a single-mass flywheel such as the FW-150-SF steel flywheel, you need a sprung-disc kit rather than this rigid one. If you need more or less holding power on the factory flywheel, compare the FX250 rigid kit and the FX350 rigid kit. Browse everything in our clutch and rebuild kits section.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 08150-HDTZ-R |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 2017 Honda Civic 1.5L FX300 Rigid Disc Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Honda Civic (2017) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. The R version uses a rigid disc designed for the factory dual-mass flywheel. You only need a new flywheel if your original one is worn, rattles or has excess free play.
No. Single-mass flywheels such as FW-150-SF need a sprung-disc kit. The rigid disc in this kit depends on the dual-mass flywheel's springs for dampening.
Clutch Masters lists 08150-HDTZ-R for the 2017-2021 Civic 1.5L turbo. Our listing is cataloged for 2017. Send us your year, trim and VIN and we will confirm before you order.
Clutch Masters rates the FX300 at a 110 percent increase in holding capacity over stock and recommends it for street use rather than track use.
Clutch Masters lists the heavy-duty pressure plate, the segmented Kevlar disc, a release bearing, a pilot bearing where applicable, an alignment tool, an instruction card and decals.
A minimum of 500 miles of normal driving, avoiding hard launches and full-throttle shifts, before you use full power.
