Review of the spec stage 3

[Lucky31337]

I threw it in my car with a fidanza fw.

I AM INCREDIBALLY HAPPY WITH IT!

after having two rps street maxxs in my car, and a stock clutch I can say that the difference between the two clutches is incredible. I was a little apprehensive about going with a 6 puck because I had driven 6 puck unsprung before and was under the assumption that all 6 pucks drove like that. Plus I got the thing for $250, even though it wasn't my first choice I am DAMN HAPPY with it.

Pedal feel is slightly lighter then the RPS, and an increase over stock.
Engagement is butter, it drives just like my stock clutch!! I was surprised to see this. It took me a good 10 minutes to get used to it. I would have no issues what so ever in traffic with it. No stalling issues at all with the flywheel either.

Guys this clutch is great, I would DEFINITELY recommend it over Remanufactured Parts Suck, Gotta love how my RPS plate had cracks in it. Great quality control guys!

Talk about a diamond in the ruff!

A++++ product.

Update 3000 miles later: Well, I killed this clutch. My fault though. I bought it already with 3000 miles on it, along with a fidanza with 50-60 miles on it. Gave it no break in time (I assumed 6 pucks didn't need one due to a non full face disk not needing to mate up with the pp). I still got about 30-40 launches out of it, some building 13 psi off the line at 6000 rpm using a 2step, and numerous pulls. It still drove fine up until I decided to pull it out because it wouldnt hold launches. I sent it to spec to get rebuilt and I am then throwing it back in. Cost for rebuild: $90!!!! Great price. Cost of rebuild on RPS street maxx: $220. Hmmm, I wonder whats a better deal? Overall, still satisfied with clutch.

[Lost Type R]

Originally Posted by Lucky31337

I threw it in my car with a fidanza fw.

I AM INCREDIBALLY HAPPY WITH IT!

after having two rps street maxxs in my car, and a stock clutch I can say that the difference between the two clutches is incredible. I was a little apprehensive about going with a 6 puck because I had driven 6 puck unsprung before and was under the assumption that all 6 pucks drove like that. Plus I got the thing for $250, even though it wasn't my first choice I am DAMN HAPPY with it.

Pedal feel is slightly lighter then the RPS, and an increase over stock.
Engagement is butter, it drives just like my stock clutch!! I was surprised to see this. It took me a good 10 minutes to get used to it. I would have no issues what so ever in traffic with it. No stalling issues at all with the flywheel either.

Guys this clutch is great, I would DEFINITELY recommend it over Remanufactured Parts Suck, Gotta love how my RPS plate had cracks in it. Great quality control guys!

Talk about a diamond in the ruff!

A++++ product.

Glad your happy with it but RPS clutches are known to be top notches for our cars. I personally think you're just having bad luck with them. The life of a clutch also depends how you drive everyday. Knowing you, hard launches are a must at every light

[AdamVR4]

Man... My RPS Stage III clutch better not pull that shit. If I have to drop my tranny again, I'm going to drive it over to RPS and drop it on somebody's head. At least I know what clutch I should go to if this one fails.

So, no issues with the rebuilt tranny I take it?

Congrats,
Adam

[bleu84]

Dont quote me on this guys, but i think i heard somewhere that RPS and SPEC is the same manufacture just different names?? If this is true then all clutches made by both companys would essentially be the same.

[RobBeck]

I doubt that Spec is a huge manufacturer for a LOT of makes of cars. They have a really good name with LS1s and Stangs... thats why I got a Spec stage 3 myself. Unfortunately I havent had time to install it yet

Rob

Originally Posted by bleu84

Dont quote me on this guys, but i think i heard somewhere that RPS and SPEC is the same manufacture just different names?? If this is true then all clutches made by both companys would essentially be the same.

[Mikes95RT]

I've had one in my FWD TT for 25K. Tons of family driving and traffic and I am very happy with the life/pedal feel. Its just now starting to feel a little soft and I think I may get about 10k more from it. 35K isn't bad for a performance clutch that has had its fair share of beating and normal driving.

[hitemup21]

Originally Posted by Weed_Man

Man... My RPS Stage III clutch better not pull that shit. If I have to drop my tranny again, I'm going to drive it over to RPS and drop it on somebody's head. At least I know what clutch I should go to if this one fails.

So, no issues with the rebuilt tranny I take it?

Congrats,
Adam

i agree. istill have a clutch/flywheel swap ahead of me, but after that.....i never want to take it off again.

[pyun]

Originally Posted by Mikes95RT

I've had one in my FWD TT for 25K. Tons of family driving and traffic and I am very happy with the life/pedal feel. Its just now starting to feel a little soft and I think I may get about 10k more from it. 35K isn't bad for a performance clutch that has had its fair share of beating and normal driving.

35k you kidding me? that's UNREAL!

NA DOHC ACT2600 < 15k

HPF clutch here i come!

brian

[Disciple]

glad to hear its a good clutch, my spec stage II and fidanza just came in today going to be installed friday, i cant wait!

[UofA_VR4]

where did you guys order your spec clutches from?