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The Nick
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Member # 2244

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I think I'm going to be getting a new clutch in the near future and was wondering what you folks recommend.

The car has the standard TFS h/c/i stuff so its not putting down unGodly amounts of horsepower, but it should be around 290 to the rear wheels untuned, I'd say.

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Posts: 1215 | From: The Delta | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

Jeff S
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Member # 371

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Centerforce Dual Friction.

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Posts: 2121 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Aug 2001 | :

BOUNTY HUNTER VERT
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Member # 2754

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quote:
Originally posted by Jeff S:
Centerforce Dual Friction.

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Posts: 899 | From: ca | Registered: Apr 2003 | :

BlackNGold
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Member # 655

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A "clutch recommendation" post comes about around once a week....

Like I've said before, I went thorough 2 Centerforce clutches and they suck!...I had nothing but bad experiences with Centerforce...The Counter balance weights on the outside of the Centerforce pressure plates are loud and rattle and basically dont do shit...

My FMS king Cobra was WAY better than the Centerforce and the SPEC stage II was the best clutch I've ever had....

Go with a SPEC clutch, you wont be disapointed...

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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001 | :

98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
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I had a king cobra and it was killer.

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Posts: 4206 | From: Folsom | Registered: Feb 2002 | :

Rev Happy
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Member # 661

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Spec or McLeod...

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Posts: 182 | From: Southern California | Registered: Dec 2001 | :

Gear Head
JARED
Member # 779

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Well the spec stage three clutch and the centerforce dual friction are about the same amount of money.

I don't know which one to go with.

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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002 | :

SlowFiveOh94
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I've had many problems with my Spec Stage 1...and its only got about 1,500 miles on it.

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Posts: 1184 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Feb 2003 | :

Blue Oval
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Member # 2548

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Ive got a spec 2 its the best clucth ive every bought,friend of mine roasted a Dual friction on a similar set up.justa thought

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Posts: 2345 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Mar 2003 | :

mustanggt5091
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Member # 444

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Ive had no problems with my Centerforce dual friction but we will see how it holds up with my new 357 [Eek!]

, I know camara90 on here has blown a Centerforce and three Spec's now! [Mad]

Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001 | :

BlackNGold
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Member # 655

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quote:
Originally posted by SlowFiveOh94:
I've had many problems with my Spec Stage 1...and its only got about 1,500 miles on it.

What problems do you have? [Confused]

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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001 | :

stoauto
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Member # 2803

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ever thought about "Clutch Masters" i hear there pretty good.

Posts: 1054 | Registered: May 2003 | :

1992 SILVER BULLET
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Member # 2678

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i have a fms king cobra and it's been great for me.

Posts: 244 | From: BAY AREA | Registered: Apr 2003 | :

Stimson
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Member # 51

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Another vote for a spec 2. I'm very happy with mine.

Posts: 2373 | Registered: Jun 2000 | :

Gear Head
JARED
Member # 779

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Ok guys it looks like I am going to go ahead and get a Spec Stage 3 Clutch. Where is the cheapest and best place to order one from?

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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002 | :

The Nick
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Member # 2244

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If I planned on adding a blower sometime down the road, do you think I'd still be ok with the SPEC Stage II or should I just pop for the Stage III?

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Posts: 1215 | From: The Delta | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

JoeT
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Member # 298

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the spec III is livable in my car on the street, probably just depends on your tolerance for a grabby clutch. I'm glad it's there when I need it (e.g. N20 launch on a 10" slick)

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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001 | :

TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35

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quote:
Originally posted by shade-:
I'm glad it's there when I need it (e.g. N20 launch on a 10" slick)

Still waiting to see that [Roll Eyes]

I have a Spec stage 3 and love it
I HAVE used mine with slicks and the bottle right off the line and it held great

Good Luck
Brian

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Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000 | :

Jeff S
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Member # 371

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quote:
Originally posted by 91sleeper:
Ok guys it looks like I am going to go ahead and get a Spec Stage 3 Clutch. Where is the cheapest and best place to order one from?

chuck@raccoonracing.com has the best price.

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'10 ZR1: FOR SALE
'14 E63 S: RENNtech ECU
'04 Gallardo: UGR TTG

Posts: 2121 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Aug 2001 | :

JoeT
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Member # 298

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quote:
Originally posted by TheBrain:

I have a Spec stage 3 and love it
I HAVE used mine with slicks and the bottle right off the line and it held great
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if by implication you suggest I haven't, you're wrong. [Whoo Whooooo!]

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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001 | :

bunchmyfunky
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Member # 360

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quote:
Originally posted by shade-:

quote:
Originally posted by TheBrain:

I have a Spec stage 3 and love it
I HAVE used mine with slicks and the bottle right off the line and it held great
if by implication you suggest I haven't, you're wrong. [/QB]

What did you run?

Posts: 2433 | From: Vacaville | Registered: Jul 2001 | :

TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35

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quote:
Originally posted by shade-:

quote:
Originally posted by TheBrain:

I have a Spec stage 3 and love it
I HAVE used mine with slicks and the bottle right off the line and it held great
if by implication you suggest I haven't, you're wrong. [/QB]

Well then I stand corrected [worship]

What did it run?

Brian

Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000 | :

SlowFiveOh94
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Member # 2404

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quote:
Originally posted by Black94 5.0:

quote:
Originally posted by SlowFiveOh94:
I've had many problems with my Spec Stage 1...and its only got about 1,500 miles on it.
What problems do you have?

When I first had it installed by Drew, it drove pretty good, until the clutch quadrant part which is plastic stock ate shit....which is no biggy...So I had it replaced with a BBK Adjustable Clutch Quadrant kit with Firewall Adjuster. After the 500 miles of chatter (to be expected) the clutch pedal feels very nice for the first 10 minutes or so driving, but once it warms up it gets really loose...I can also really hear my throwout bearing which came new with the clutch. Drew says its hit and miss with Spec...and I guess mine was a miss. After I have all the parts I got installed I'm going to see how it holds up, and if it craps out, I'm still going to go with the Stage III and hope it works out better because I really like how the clutch performs when it is working properly...just havent had much luck so far and we cant figure out why.

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Posts: 1184 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Feb 2003 | :

jr5.0
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