[KMK]

Ok I'm new still new to this actually haveing power b/c my last two cars didn't even break 200hp..lol So need some knowledge.

I burnt the shit out of the clutch yesterday so I need a new. From my searching it seems the Spec stage II is prefered for all around use. And has a nice torque rateing.

Well right now I am stock, but intend on ungradeing stuff after I pay off my CC. So my question would it better to get the stage I since it could take me a while to get to my power goals?

Thanks! ~JOE

 

[87turbosupra]

Ok I'm new still new to this actually haveing power b/c my last two cars didn't even break 200hp..lol So need some knowledge.

I burnt the shit out of the clutch yesterday so I need a new. From my searching it seems the Spec stage II is prefered for all around use. And has a nice torque rateing.

Well right now I am stock, but intend on ungradeing stuff after I pay off my CC. So my question would it better to get the stage I since it could take me a while to get to my power goals?

Thanks! ~JOE

Might as well. Get the clutch you need with your realistic future power goals. I've got a Spec Stage 3 myself and it's nice

 

[cre3d]

Agreed. Stage 2 is only a little more than Stage 1, holds a very respectable amount of power, has a stock feel and will last 3x longer than most other clutches since the disc is kevlar. Just remember to break it in a little longer than most (750-1000 miles as opposed to a normal 300-500 mile breakin). Do a search for more info on breakins, its been covered alot.

 

[toyota_supra_1988]

lol there was a post recently regardging breaking in clutches, some dont think you do but some do, i still think you should, but i dont think anyone really dumps the clutch all the time or tries going up hills in 5th gear lol

 

[cre3d]

I made a post in that thread also... Break-ins help the life of your clutch considerably. ESPECIALLY on aftermarket clutches.

 

[Supra87T]

Since we are on the subject of clutch breakin....is it "bad" per say, to break in a clutch on a 450 mile highway trip? It had around 75-100 city before we brought the car back from NC and it has been mainly city driven since. Its a Centerforce Dual Friction in my Wifes Prelude VTEC.

 

[toyota_supra_1988]

well, i think its fine as long as you dont dump the clutch at the redline, and do some high rpm launches, or as i said before trying to get up hills in 5th gear lol just dont drive it very hard

 

[KMK]

Alright I guess it is settled then. From the looks of it jscspeed.com is the best price.

Anyone bought from them? Legit?

~Joe

 

[CassMori]

as far as the break-in goes, the paper that came with my SPEC 3, said to do a combination of city/hwy driving, no full accelerations, etc., for 450-500 miles or so, or - and this was the important part, I think - the warranty on the clutch would be void.

 

[Spoolme]

bought my spec stage 3 from them. just got it put in today to. so far 100 miles on the break in!

 

[ma71supraturbo]

freeway miles do little for break-in, you need to gently slip the clutch to break it in (like normal city driving). I broke in my spec stage 2 by doing the following:

Drove like a grandma mostly in-town for 500 miles.

Started doing full-throttle runs after 500 miles, but no hard shifts until 1000 miles.



Works great now, although it does chatter a tiny amount when it's cold out and I'm using reverse...

 

[cre3d]

freeway miles do little for break-in, you need to gently slip the clutch to break it in (like normal city driving). I broke in my spec stage 2 by doing the following:

Drove like a grandma mostly in-town for 500 miles.

Started doing full-throttle runs after 500 miles, but no hard shifts until 1000 miles.



Works great now, although it does chatter a tiny amount when it's cold out and I'm using reverse...

Exactly the method I used! Mine never chattered though... Did you get your flywheel machined? Its important that you do..

 

[cre3d]

Since we are on the subject of clutch breakin....is it "bad" per say, to break in a clutch on a 450 mile highway trip? It had around 75-100 city before we brought the car back from NC and it has been mainly city driven since. Its a Centerforce Dual Friction in my Wifes Prelude VTEC.

Highway driving isn't very good for clutch breakin simply because once the clutch is engaged, its just sitting there while you drive. The breaking in happens during engagement points where friction occurs so it can create a mating surface.

 

[Supra87T]

so it didnt really harm it just prolonged the breakin period?

 

[cre3d]

Unless you were doing WOT pulls on the highway with it, it shouldn't have harmed it at all -- just prolonged like you said.

 

[Supra87T]

very cool. My wife drove it home and I told her to shift from 4th to 5th as often as possible / necessary. I only did 1-2 wot pulls and spun the tires once then gave her the car back.

SORRY FOR THE HIJACK!!!

this has been bugging me like crazy for months.

 

[Disco Stu]

What are your goals for the car. That is very important when trying to decide what clutch to buy. Each clutch will have its own specific break-in procedure; if you are unsure of what to do but know what clutch it is, you can call the manufacturer. Personally I chose the Spec 3 because of the slightly stiffer pedal and stronger engagment.

 

[KMK]

What are your goals for the car. That is very important when trying to decide what clutch to buy. Each clutch will have its own specific break-in procedure; if you are unsure of what to do but know what clutch it is, you can call the manufacturer. Personally I chose the Spec 3 because of the slightly stiffer pedal and stronger engagment.

As far as power goes I am only looking to do the basic stuff, exhaust, intake, hardpipes, EBC, etc.

So stage II should be sufficiant I think.

 

[Faded87T]

I love the stage two. Pedal is light, it does not chatter and it seems to grip well.

 

[supra8795]

I just got the spec stage III and i think it is one of the best things i have ever done to my car i would recommend stage III but thats just me cause then if you upgrade even more then you will be set already with the clutch.