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Disciple · 05-02-2004, 03:25 PM

finished the install of the stage II today thanks to seth (toddrs93 -- great guy btw, very knowledgeable and awesome prices!!)... its f*n smoother than stock!!!! havent even broken it in yet, can't wait to put those miles on and really see how it holds!

btw i was told the fidanza would take some getting used to.... not at ALL.... it honestly took 1/2 a second to relearn driving my car, and that was because the car revved much faster than i was used to thanks to the fidanza.

all in all, very, VERY impressed!

spfan · 05-13-2004, 09:27 PM

for those of you with the spec stage II or III clutches, as well as any southbend clutches, what's the life expectancy of them? i'm debating on which one to buy.

Empyrials · 05-13-2004, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by spfan

for those of you with the spec stage II or III clutches, as well as any southbend clutches, what's the life expectancy of them? i'm debating on which one to buy.

has anyone had loud chatter from the TB that comes with the spec clutches? my dsm's is loud... i don't like it : / ... however i love the clutch, no slip'n at all, and stage 2 kicks ass

Disciple · 05-14-2004, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Empyrials

has anyone had loud chatter from the TB that comes with the spec clutches? my dsm's is loud... i don't like it : / ... however i love the clutch, no slip'n at all, and stage 2 kicks ass

havent heard any noises at all, did you grease it up on install?

smokinvr-4 · 05-14-2004, 07:06 PM

Heres a new question, has anyone tried the Spec Flywheel??

smokinvr-4 · 05-17-2004, 02:22 PM

Got a Spec stage 2 and a Spec flywheel on its way!!

for only a little over $600 total. I chose not to go 6 puck this time, I know they may hold more tourqe but just don't seem to last as long in a daily driver dispite what the manufacturers say. I figure a kevlar full faced disk with a 2700 lb pressure plate should work pretty well and last for a long time.

Disciple · 05-17-2004, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinvr-4

Got a Spec stage 2 and a Spec flywheel on its way!!

for only a little over $600 total. I chose not to go 6 puck this time, I know they may hold more tourqe but just don't seem to last as long in a daily driver dispite what the manufacturers say. I figure a kevlar full faced disk with a 2700 lb pressure plate should work pretty well and last for a long time.

what the.... how did u get it so cheap?

smokinvr-4 · 05-17-2004, 05:14 PM

The shop I work for Inphase Audio has an account with MVP motorsports, through them I get a 25% discount on Spec, $499 for the clutch, $429 for the flywheel - 25% = $696, I guess a little close to $700, but still a good deal

ks3kgt · 06-04-2004, 03:07 PM

I know its a different brand but i threw a centerforce dual friction and a new OEM flywheel in my FWD when she was around 85,000 miles old and shes up to 126,000 and the clutch is still bitting hard and is very stop and go traffic friendly. So if the centerforce clutch's holding pressure is comparable or not i can't say but i have no gripes and it's been lasting me a good long time and doesn't really show any signs of giving up.

red3kgtvr4 · 06-06-2004, 03:57 PM

My rebuild should be wrapped up next week! And included in the rebuild is THIS and THIS!

Yeah, I'm excited.

05-02-2004, 03:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
Disciple Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Laurel, MD Drives: '93 VR4 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Review of the spec stage 3 finished the install of the stage II today thanks to seth (toddrs93 -- great guy btw, very knowledgeable and awesome prices!!)... its fn smoother than stock!!!! havent even broken it in yet, can't wait to put those miles on and really see how it holds! btw i was told the fidanza would take some getting used to.... not at ALL.... it honestly took 1/2 a second to relearn driving my car, and that was because the car revved much faster than i was used to thanks to the fidanza. all in all, very, VERY impressed! __________________ Albany Black Pearl '93 VR4* Looking for a tan drivers seat in good condition -- PM me

05-13-2004, 09:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
spfan rock on, yeah rock on Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampa Drives: 4 x 22,000 lbs jets Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Review of the spec stage 3 for those of you with the spec stage II or III clutches, as well as any southbend clutches, what's the life expectancy of them? i'm debating on which one to buy. __________________ Dyno Collection Thread 1993 Dodge Stealth ES, White, April 2002 - April 2005, SOLD 1 of 53 1993 Dodge Stealth TT, Black, Since April 2004, 1 of 5 ever made more rarity info 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5X, Blue, Sept. 2005, Daily Driver with 165 HP of Fury! At least it's AWD. 305 awhp, 325 awtq(BPU minus full catback exhaust)Mods at that time 13.02@104.67 (9bs, dp, fipk, 15.5 psi, bov, no cats, streetmax clutch, 1.77 60', decent conditions, full weight (even spare tire/jack) 13.09@105.08 (1.80 60', same conditions as above) Beyond BPU: (meaning upgraded turbos/fuel/etc) before engine rebuild Mods at that time 12.38@113.00(20 psi, 110 octane, massive knock above 6k rpms) 12.41@115.10(ditto) After Rebuild: Current Mods Dyno Tune by IPS 12.8@108 (12.5 psi dropping to ~11 @redline, 2.0 60', pump gas, my tune)

05-14-2004, 07:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
smokinvr-4 Banned from Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Drives: Smokinvr4@hotmail Trader Rating: (100)	Re: Review of the spec stage 3 Heres a new question, has anyone tried the Spec Flywheel??

05-17-2004, 02:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
smokinvr-4 Banned from Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Drives: Smokinvr4@hotmail Trader Rating: (100)	Re: Review of the spec stage 3 Got a Spec stage 2 and a Spec flywheel on its way!! for only a little over $600 total. I chose not to go 6 puck this time, I know they may hold more tourqe but just don't seem to last as long in a daily driver dispite what the manufacturers say. I figure a kevlar full faced disk with a 2700 lb pressure plate should work pretty well and last for a long time.

05-17-2004, 05:14 PM	#28 (permalink)
smokinvr-4 Banned from Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Drives: Smokinvr4@hotmail Trader Rating: (100)	Re: Review of the spec stage 3 The shop I work for Inphase Audio has an account with MVP motorsports, through them I get a 25% discount on Spec, $499 for the clutch, $429 for the flywheel - 25% = $696, I guess a little close to $700, but still a good deal

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06-04-2004, 03:07 PM	#29 (permalink)
ks3kgt Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Drives: 94 3000gt Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Review of the spec stage 3 I know its a different brand but i threw a centerforce dual friction and a new OEM flywheel in my FWD when she was around 85,000 miles old and shes up to 126,000 and the clutch is still bitting hard and is very stop and go traffic friendly. So if the centerforce clutch's holding pressure is comparable or not i can't say but i have no gripes and it's been lasting me a good long time and doesn't really show any signs of giving up.

06-06-2004, 03:57 PM	#30 (permalink)
red3kgtvr4 Just havin' fun! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Drives: Every chance I get! Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Review of the spec stage 3 My rebuild should be wrapped up next week! And included in the rebuild is THIS and THIS! Yeah, I'm excited. __________________ Car/mod pics