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Old 08-24-2005, 11:33 PM
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Question Anyone have the SPEC clutch installed???

Just wondering if anyone has a SPEC clutch, stage I, II, etc. like Lindsey sells?
I am shopping and wanted some opinions on this.

Thanks to all in advanced!!
Old 08-24-2005, 11:45 PM
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Spec stage 3 copper metallic disc with factory flywheel and cup pressure plate. I little tough to get used to, but I love it.
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littlejt1, I have a new stage 1 in the box. If you decide to go this route, you can have cheaper than anywhere else..
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I have the stage II, just installed recently (>1000 miles ago). I like it, but it takes a bit of getting used to. It's much harder to feather smoothley from a stop than the stock set up, but the pedal feel is great, not too heavy and not too light.
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Got the Stage 3, with alu PP and alu FlyW. I got baaad shuttering! Used the clutch for almost a year now. But the feel of the clutch, and that its able to handle alot of torque is nice!
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I have the stage 2. A little bit of chatter. When first installed pedal effort was same as stock, maybe even a little lighter.

Inexplicably, the pedal has become twice as hard after being parked for a weekend on ramps. No amount of bleeding has made it better. I don't know if this has anything to do with the Spec clutch but i'm inclined to think not.
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I see many of you stating you got some chatter...did it go away or is it still a problem???
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Originally Posted by littlejt1
I see many of you stating you got some chatter...did it go away or is it still a problem???
I have a Spec Stage 3 - with all the lightweight goodies too. At first, it used to chatter in reverse and in 1st gear too. It was annoying as hell! Now, I only get it once in a while when down shifting from 3rd to 2nd. You need to match revs. Overall, I'd say it took about 1500 - 2000 miles for it to really break-in. At this point, I am very happy with it though. For the TQ I am putting down, and will put down, it holds very nice. It feels just as light (to me) as the stock one. But, you need to get used to it, for the pedal isn't progressive - it's very on/off. Hope that helps.

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I've driven a 951 with a spec stage 1. It only chatter when it was really cold, or on break in.
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Yeah it seems to get progressively worse the more stages you go up... Stage 1 may be a good option I see someone has one for sale? Rennlist sponsor too!
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I have Spec stage III with alu pp and fw. Works great, no shatter. I think mine works better than many others because I have new engine mounts. I think many of you out there with shatter should replace your engine mounts.
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I also have a stage 2 with a lightened factory flywheel and have no chatter.
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stage 3 lightened clutch / alum flywheel. lots of chatter. better than the engine mounts, replacing the tranny mounts will help a lot. replace the rubber ones with kokeln solid metal ones.
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I have a lightweight Stage 3 with about 1,200 miles on it now (bought before the alu option but not fitted). I hope it wil settle down as it's pretty bad for juddering (which I guess is English for what you guys call chatter?).

Is a solid trans mount OK or is it really harsh? Dave Lindsey advised me against the solid engine mounts even for my track car because I drive it on the street a bit.


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