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Old 07-28-2006, 12:47 PM
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Default Clutch options? ... My clutch continues to occasionally slip on WOT in a high gear. <sigh>
I won't be doing the work and I'm on the fence as whether to replace:
a) just the clutch
b) clutch and ICs since I've been looking at them anyway
c) h3ll with it and go stage 3- while I'm at it

I've STFA, but am wondering about the labor cost savings for these options. Any insight?

My list of clutches to explore are:
ClutchMasters stage 3 or 4
Southbend OFE or FE
regular RS4
VAST kevlar or ceramic

Am I missing any? I've read a bit about each. I want to retain stock feel - no heavy feel. I plan to go stage 3 eventually so holding power is important, too.
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STFA noob... err... wait a sec....
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Default Vast Kevlar disc & rs4 pressure plate... Slightly heavier IMO.... Way different engagement
The vast unit grabs about 1" from the floorboard whereas my stocker was more in the middle?
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Thanks. Tough to decide on these things without feedback.
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o i like low engagement points
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southbend FE is what i just put, its def nicer than my old clutch but thats not sayin much.
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old clutch = ?
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Agreed... Add LWFW from VAST...I find it to be dead nuts perfect
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Check the last three days... this was asked four times
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