Thoughts on clutches
07-14-2007, 12:47 PM
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i had the TODA complete clutch set in my car when it was supercharged and it was a bitch! the damn thing is either ON or OFF!
on my way home from the tuner I stalled the car so many times the battery died
when it bedded in a bit I would still stall a lot on hill starts or any kind of upwards incline
I couldn't park the car without grinding this clutch and I'm sure thats not good
It would be a good clutch for a track car or if you want a big garage and don't need to park in the street or ever get stuck in traffic
on my way home from the tuner I stalled the car so many times the battery died
when it bedded in a bit I would still stall a lot on hill starts or any kind of upwards incline
I couldn't park the car without grinding this clutch and I'm sure thats not good
It would be a good clutch for a track car or if you want a big garage and don't need to park in the street or ever get stuck in traffic
07-14-2007, 01:14 PM
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I use the Toda FW but for me the OEM FD has been the best.
I have found that a new non-OEM clutch changes the clearances enough that a clutch pedal adjustment is needed. My install resulted in a on/off clutch action but a pedal adjustment restored progessive action.
I have found that a new non-OEM clutch changes the clearances enough that a clutch pedal adjustment is needed. My install resulted in a on/off clutch action but a pedal adjustment restored progessive action.
07-15-2007, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LubedKoala,Jul 15 2007, 03:12 PM
WOW. Good thing I didn't just up and buy the set. I can't seem to find any transmission part made by SPEC that costs less than $500. Can you point me in the right direction?
I paid $100 bucks for mine used
I was at a meet last night and let a friend and fellow S2K owner take the car out for a drive.
He was surprised on how light the peddle was and how nice each gear grabbed
even spun them a little in third gear 
He has a full ACT kit and I drove his car and the peddle is very heavy.
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07-15-2007, 03:09 PM
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Thanks man. I use my car as a dailly driver and definitely don't want a heavier than stock peddle. Lighter parts and better grabs is a plus though.
07-15-2007, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by S2KPUDDYDAD,Jul 14 2007, 02:57 AM
My 2 cents
I have had more clutch kits in my car than most here
For me the best combo has been....Spec light weight pressure plate, it is 4 pounds lighter than stock but has better clamp force Retail is about $200Exedy OEM disc, it just works well and is long lasting
about $100AP1 OEM flywheel, only 14 pounds, when used with the Spec light PP there is no need to buy a $400 light flywheel
This combo is 30% better grip over stock if you use a Spec or ACT Street disc it will give you 70% over stock.
I am N/A and have gears, I,H,E. AND vafc tune. The OEM disc works fine for me.
thanks