BEWARE OF IMITATIONS We’ve received many complaints from end-users who have purchased what they thought was an EXEDY product from a well-known auction site, or even from misleading Internet sites who create the impression they are authorized by EXEDY. STANDARD and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Picture below depicts a common way these sellers will display an EXEDY box and even claim it’s an “EXEDY clutch kit” when in fact only ONE piece of the kit is genuine EXEDY. In short, this example they are mis-matching inferior items, preying upon those who trust the EXEDY name.
NISSAN GT-R Knock-Offs
No-Name Knock-off Disc No EXEDY Logo NO-name KNOCK-OFFS
Genuine EXEDY cover See Page 3
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Beware of knock-offs in the Hi-performance Nissan GT-R market! Compare Nissan GT-R Clutches
IMPOSTERS
EXEDY and Dodson logo printed on EVERY original friction
NO-name KNOCK-OFFS
EXEDY groove pattern: PATENTED
Someone in the Dubai GT-R market is fraudulently claiming they are using EXEDY/Dynax Clutches in their gearbox upgrades.
Note the differences pictured EXEDY and Dodson Motorsports Co-developed premium clutches PROVEN to withstand huge upgrades. Available through Authorized Dodson Motorsports Dealers -ONLYEXEDY and Dodson Motorsports recommend purchasing from ONLY Authorized Dealers! http://www.dodsonmotorsport.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102:authorized-dealers&catid=33:authorized-dealers&Itemid=98
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Genuine EXEDY Complete Kit
This is how a genuine complete kit appears when purchased from an Authorized EXEDY dealer. Note “Pro-Kit” Logo
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON
Disc Comparisons
KNOCK-OFF EXEDY logo here proves high-tolerance friction material
Production Date Code laser-etched
Application-specific Control Springs used in Damper Assembly absorb noise and engine fluctuations
EXEDY logo laser-etched
Heavy-duty Rivets retain Clutch facing
Coloring is proof of oil-quench hardening: an EXEDY exclusive process
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON Cover Comparisons
Difference in Performance. Variation in Pressure Plate Lift: Imitation does not meet the standard requirement (within 0.2mm maximum). This might cause a mechanical jadder.
Lever Height: Neither of the inferior copies meet the standard requirements of the initial lever height. Compared to EXEDY, the imitation are 2~3mm taller in height. This might cause a lever to malfunction at the initial release and also cause a poor engagement and disengagement.
Bearing Comparisons
Difference in measurement of Release Bearing. Height of the fork lever insert on the release bearing. EXEDY release bearing has a required height of 13mm. The inferior copy is 1mm longer which will affect the preload and stroke (results in poor clutch engagement and disengagement). It might also interfere with the transmission housing.
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON Imitation
Imitation
Diaphram Spring Design of the rib is different
Imitation
Color of the rivets is different. Imitation has a washer. Imitation
Imitation
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON Imitation
Imitation
Color and Design of the hook is different.
Imitation
Imitation
Imitation
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON Imitation
Imitation
Deformed after testing
after testing
after testing
Color and Design of the short collar is different. Copy has much more angle on the short collar.
Imitation
Imitation
Imitation
Imitation
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Imitation
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON Imitation
Diaphram Spring design of the rib is different.
Due to its inferior design, the hook is very easy to break off.
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON Imitation Due to its inferior design, the hook is very easy to break off.
Imitation
Imitation Due to its inferior design, the hook is very easy to break off.
Imitation
Due to its inferior design, the hook is very easy to break off.
Imitation
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON Imitation
Imitation
Imitation has a wave spring. Imitation
Imitation
Imitation
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Imitation
Angle of the short collar is bigger.
Imitation
Imitation
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APPEARANCE COMPARISON
Imitation 13.05 mm
Bearing side
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13.95 mm
Appearance difference between EXEDY and Imitation
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