Clutch and flywheel recommendation?

[05vibeOH]

Hello! New member here from Ohio! I have an 05 Moonstone Vibe GT with 173k and original clutch. Clutch pedal travel is almost to the top and I think I better prepare for the inevitable!! I wanted to here from some members who have recently replaced their clutch and flywheel what they had purchased and if they were satisfied. I did a search on clutch recommendations and found some but they were several years old! I have not had a chance to research if anything new has come out recently. I am looking at purchasing both a clutch and flywheel and did not want to spend more than $400 if possible. I would like to purchase a lighter flywheel but I am concerned about the reliability of an aftermarket one and also concerned that it will change driving dynamics/shifting. I have no mods completed on the vehicle and I am easy on the clutch so I probably do not need more than a stage 1 clutch? What is the true benefit of a lightened flywheel? Does it really make a difference shifting? I apologize for the long post and thank you for everyone's time who responds!

[Raven]

Our '06 non GT has about the same mileage and is due. I'll be getting an Exedy Stage 1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXEDY-NEW-CLUTC ... 07&vxp=mtr

A lightened flywheel is not of much advantage at all. I'll be resurfacing my stock flywheel and you could probably do the same. Unless the clutch has been slipping and generating a lot of heat, the flywheel should be in good shape for resurfacing.

[Salsa Guy]

Welcome Genvibe. 175K miles on a GT is AWESOME. I hope you hit LIFT from time to time.

[triz]

Not sure you can get both for under 400. Just get a regular factory clutch. ACT clutch is around 350. With a lightened flywheel you will need to shift faster. Your RPMs will rise and drop faster. You can just resurface your old one if you need to.