spec clutch's are no good? Opinions?

[vinniepearl]

When I bought my car it had a spec stage 2 clutch in it that was practically new. I broke it in and it was slipping after 3 months. I bought the car last april, it's not even a year later and my clutch slips a lot. So I did some research, not only am I having problems but it seems as though other people are too.

Take a look at the link below.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3455203

Please share your opinions.

 

[LAFENATU]

I always used a Centerforce Dual Friction. I used to beat the ever living fvck out of it and it took it...never had one problem.

 

[OnyxCobra]

no complaints at all with my Spec stage 2

 

[vinniepearl]

no complaints at all with my Spec stage 2

how much hp are u making?

 

[Venom351R]

I had a Spec 2 in my 95 GT making 339 RWHP and 340 RWTQ. Had no issues w/ it

Currently have a CF DF in the Cobra

 

[OnyxCobra]

no complaints at all with my Spec stage 2

how much hp are u making?

not much right now, my clutch is way overkill for my setup. I bought the stage 2 to plan for future boost.

 

[Kemble]

I have a stage 2, or stage 2+. It has been abused thoroughly time and time again, but it keeps coming back for more. The first spec I bought though was trash in about 3500 miles. The disc had no friction pads left on it. Supposedly there was a bad run of friction material around that time though. I actually sold the pressure plate to a friend, and he is running low 12's with that exact same pressure plate and a stock replacement valeo disc.

But as far as the spec thats in the car now, I like it alot.

 

[Steven]

Had a stage 3 in my z28 (lt1 6 speed car). It had a LE2 kit on it, and the clutch sucked. I put in a zoom puck clutch and aluminum flywheel, problem solved.

 

[Paul]

Seems most folks are pretty hit or miss with Spec clutches.

I've had terrible luck with Dual Friction clutches myself. I had two actually come apart on me, and one put a hole in my bellhousing.

 

[speedyhank]

no complaints at all with my Spec stage 3 and im spraying a 150 shot

 

[MeanGrn Gt]

i just put in a centerforce df. havent beat on it much since i just put it in nt long ago and the weather hasnt been good. so far so good. nt putting out much power but if i end up keeping it by end of spring ill be spraying it.

 

[GearGambler]

RAM all the way. go to their site and read, its worth it.

 

[OnyxCobra]

Only thing with Ram is their site says their clutches chatter, F that.

 

[Venom351R]

All Clutches will chatter if not broken in correctly but it should not chatter as a characteristic of the clutch