Exedy 02-06 Acura RSX Base Stage 1 Organic Clutch Incl. HF02 Lightweight Flywheel
The Exedy 08806FW is a Stage 1 organic clutch kit packaged with Exedy's HF02 lightweight flywheel, built for the 2002-2006 Acura RSX base model with the five-speed manual. It is the one-box answer for an RSX owner whose original clutch is slipping or chattering, whose flywheel is too heat-checked to resurface, or who has added an intake, header and tune and wants a clutch that holds a little more without changing how the car drives in traffic.
The base RSX uses a 2.0-liter K-series four-cylinder and a five-speed manual. The factory clutch is fine for a stock car, but it wears quickly with spirited driving, and once the disc thins out the pressure plate cannot clamp it hard enough to stop slip at high rpm. Exedy's Stage 1 cover adds clamp load for extra capacity, and the organic disc uses friction material Exedy selects for resistance to slip and burst. Exedy says drivability is close to stock, with pedal effort slightly higher because of the stronger clamp. The disc has a sprung center damper, which smooths engagement and takes the edge off drivetrain shock.
The HF02 is a lightweight flywheel. Less rotating mass lets the engine rev up and drop rpm faster between shifts, which suits a high-revving K-series. Expect a bit more gear rattle at idle and a little more care on hill starts than with the heavier stock flywheel. Buying the clutch and flywheel together also means both friction surfaces are new and matched from the start.
Rule out the hydraulics first. The RSX clutch line and slave cylinder can leak or trap air and keep the clutch from releasing fully. Next, do a load test: third or fourth gear at about 3,000 rpm, full throttle, and see whether engine speed rises faster than road speed. Our transmission slipping diagnosis guide explains that test, and flare vs. slip helps sort a slipping clutch from a brief flare between shifts. Our manual vs. automatic repair cost guide gives a sense of labor time for a clutch job.
Our listing covers the 2002-2006 Acura RSX base with the five-speed manual. Exedy's chart for 08806FW lists the RSX Base for 2002-2006 and also the Honda Civic Si for 2002-2005 and 2012-2015. It is not listed for the RSX Type-S with the six-speed. The Type-S has its own Stage 1 clutch, the Exedy 08806. If you want more holding power for a turbo or heavy bolt-on build, the Exedy 08951FW Stage 2 is the base-model step up with the same HF02 flywheel. If you have swapped gearboxes or are unsure of your trim, send us the year and VIN.
| Brand | Exedy |
| Part number | 08806FW |
| Fits | Exedy 02-06 Acura RSX Base Stage 1 Organic Clutch Incl. HF02 Lightweight Flywheel |
| Vehicle fitment | Acura Rsx (2002-2006) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. Exedy lists the 08806FW for the 2002-2006 RSX base. The six-speed Type-S takes the 08806 Stage 1 clutch, which can be paired with the HF02 flywheel separately.
Yes. The FW in the part number means this kit includes Exedy's HF02 lightweight flywheel with the Stage 1 organic clutch.
Exedy says Stage 1 drivability is similar to stock with slightly higher pedal effort. The lightweight flywheel makes the engine rev faster and can add some gear rattle at idle.
Exedy's chart includes the 2002-2005 and 2012-2015 Civic Si. Our listing is titled for the RSX base, so send us your VIN to confirm a Civic application.
New flywheel bolts, the release bearing, fresh Honda manual transmission fluid, and any leaking clutch hydraulic parts. Check the engine and transmission mounts too.
