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Old 09-15-2011 | 07:25 PM
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Default Clutch setup for mild boost?

I'm changing out my clutch and need some advice.

It's going to be for a mild boost application and I want something streetable - ie a bit stiffer pedal feel but nothing crazy. Relatively easy modulation. No chattering / buzzing.

I've been looking at the Competition Stage 2 clutch and it's a full-face carbon kevlar friction material. Does anyone have any experience with using a kevlar clutch? I've read that these things glaze if you use it in stop-and-go traffic. Is it really as unusable as people say it is?

Other options I've looked at:
ACT HDSS reportedly has a ton of issues like buzzing / chattering etc.
SoS clutch kit is apparently even lighter pedal feel than stock - I'm not too keen on that.
Competition Stage 1 is a 6 puck - wtf? Less streetable than Stage 2 then?
Exedy only makes an OEM replacement clutch for us? Other than their really crazy stuff?

Any other suggestions?
Old 09-15-2011 | 08:13 PM
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What mild boost application are you using?
Old 09-15-2011 | 08:32 PM
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Haven't decided yet, but I won't be building my motor and want to keep it reliable so it'll have to be low boost, correct?
Old 09-16-2011 | 02:33 AM
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SOS clutch feel is essentially the same as stock. People sometimes think it's lighter because all the moving parts have fresh grease from the install. The only real difference from stock is that the engagement zone is shorter, but it's still easy to drive.
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