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Posted by Mach0ne351 (Member # 927) on :
 
hey guys
ok, im due for a new clutch very soon, and im confused on what i should get. what are your pros and cons to both.

i have a 2001 cobra, that i use for street use a lot, and i take it too the autox, open track and drag strip from time to time, but not often. basical 01 cobra bolt ons, gears, and pushings about 300rwhp. input please [Smile]

marek
 
Posted by ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA (Member # 5068) on :
 
yeah id like to know the same thing.. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Mach0ne351 (Member # 927) on :
 
money is an issue, so these are the two i have my eyes on. if all goes to shit, ill get a factory replacement, which i dont want. if i had a choice, i would probably go with the apex dual kevlar clutch, but i dont have $475 for a clutch.....my budget is in these two....

SPEC clutches go for like $200-$350
King Cobra is like $180 i think....no too sure on that..

marek
 
Posted by h8louzn (Member # 1075) on :
 
I have had both the spec. and centerforce.
I will take the centerforce again in a heartbeat.
Spec was ok but I didn't like the pedal feel.

[ May 16, 2005, 03:33 PM: Message edited by: h8louzn ]
 
Posted by h8louzn (Member # 1075) on :
 


[ May 16, 2005, 03:32 PM: Message edited by: h8louzn ]
 
Posted by Mach0ne351 (Member # 927) on :
 
now, how stiff was the clutch pedal? did it engage like a factory 01+ clutch? or did it engage high on the release of the clutch pedal? thanks bro [Wink]

marek
 
Posted by ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA (Member # 5068) on :
 
i have a frwind and he said that the spec grabs to hard when ur driving normal...that it jerks the car..so i think ima go with the centerforce clutch..
but where to get one is the next question?
and how much is a good price, and what model?
 
Posted by Mach0ne351 (Member # 927) on :
 
hmmm, i dont know what to get. i really dont haha....im heard elsewhere that the centerforce is just as bad as the SPEC and KC.....what other clutches are there??? what the hell!! lol

marek
 
Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA:
i have a frwind and he said that the spec grabs to hard when ur driving normal...that it jerks the car..so i think ima go with the centerforce clutch..
but where to get one is the next question?
and how much is a good price, and what model?
The spec stage 3 is very grabby yes.
But the 1 and 2 are fine for a daily driver. I have the SPEC stage 2 and it has lasted longer than the stock replacement, and a king cobra clutch, and i like the pedal feel of the spec a lot better than the king cobra also.
 
Posted by Mach0ne351 (Member # 927) on :
 
now, did engage high on the pedal or low? thanks for the input [Smile]

marek
 
Posted by RobertTS (Member # 1022) on :
 
Mcleod clutch is the best from what Ive heard, but it is expensive.. [Razz]
 
Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Mach0ne351:
now, did engage high on the pedal or low? thanks for the input [Smile]

marek
Where it engages is a matter of the adjustment, not the clutch itslef. Get a firewalll adjuster and you can have any clutch engage just about anywhere you want it to. I have my spec 2 engaging about halfway from the floor in the pedal travel. i cant stand it when they engage all the way at the top of the travel.

[ May 17, 2005, 02:45 PM: Message edited by: AJBlackGT ]
 
Posted by Sean90GT (Member # 33) on :
 
I had the KC and managed to detonate it on the freeway. It wasn't pretty and left me stranded.

I've since been running a SPEC Stage II. The pedal feel is similar to the KC (stiff). I have it adjusted to engage about 2 inches off of the floor. It's not grabby at all. Fine for daily driving and cruising. So far I'm happy.
 
Posted by Mach0ne351 (Member # 927) on :
 
i have a steeda firewall adjuster sitting at home. just waiting for a the whole clutch replacement for that to go in...im almost looking into a Maximum Motorsports Aluminum Clutch Quadrant.

ya, i am leaning toward a SPEC 2. Mcleod and the Apex clutches are sweet, but WAY expensive. i dont have that kind of money to blow away on a clutch...$280 is a good price for a high-performance clutch...

any more thoughts on the SPEC?

ya, ive heard some bad things about the KC clutch. i hate this haha...dont know what to do...

marek
 
Posted by ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA (Member # 5068) on :
 
i know how u fell cause im lokin 4 a cltuch too.....on my cable adjustment if i put it to high the clutch completly slips/ odsnt grab,,,and if i put it too lose it feels like shit...does reallt hit hard when i shift to 2nd..
 
Posted by ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA (Member # 5068) on :
 
excuse my errors
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
Well I originally had a KC, but have a spec now, I wouldn't go back.
 
Posted by h8louzn (Member # 1075) on :
 
the centerforce has less pedal effort than the spec.
That is why I liked it. After 1 hour of stop and go you will be alot happier.
Just my .02
 




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