SPEC twin disc clutch

**okkim** · 03-26-2008 11:52 PM

Has anyone any more info of the SPEC twin disc clutch than in their web-page?

I would like to see photos of it, and know what kind of materials the discs are.

Anyone using it here already?

**espo4442** · 03-27-2008 04:51 AM

Honestly I would personally stay away from Spec. I got a spec in my car and it immediately had problems with it making all kinda of weird noises. Stay with southbend or other companies

**DAP** · 03-27-2008 06:50 AM

FWIW, I recently put a SPEC Stage 3+ (single disc, not twin) in my car and I'm VERY pleased with it.

Give SPEC a call and discuss it with them... they were very helpful to me.

**espo4442** · 03-27-2008 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by DAP

FWIW, I recently put a SPEC Stage 3+ (single disc, not twin) in my car and I'm VERY pleased with it.

Give SPEC a call and discuss it with them... they were very helpful to me.

From what I understand there was apparently a bad batch of clutches from spec. iirc this was on a a4.

**Dowskeet** · 03-27-2008 08:23 AM

Why does everyone talk about "bad batches" of clutches or products from manufacturers? This is usually never the case and its mostly the fault of the installer and not the manufacturer. I have had spec of my previous VW's and had no issues at all with them. Proper break in and installation is key.

Now I am not saying that sometimes products do have issues with them but SPEC stands behind their products, and if you go with a reputable vendor then everything will be taken care of. But those "examples" are few and far between.

Regardless of opinions there are quite a few companies that make great products for our cars and SPEC is defiantly one of them.

OP - How is the pedal feel with the stage III+? I had a stage III on my mark IV gti and I thought it had an almost OEM feel.

Is there any information about the twin disc setup??

Cheers

**espo4442** · 03-27-2008 08:32 AM

Look up reviews on spec clutches, for awhile it seems like not too many people were happy with their product. I did proper break in, and rarely ever got on it and it still sucked

BTW there are plenty if incidents in which there are "Bad Batches” and it has nothing to do with installation.

**DAP** · 03-27-2008 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Dowskeet

OP - How is the pedal feel with the stage III+? I had a stage III on my mark IV gti and I thought it had an almost OEM feel.

The pedal feel on the SPEC Stage 3+ is good. It feels slightly softer than the RS4 clutch I had previously. Engagement is positive and solid without being overly grabby. It has a little bit of shudder when starting from a dead stop if you don't give it enough throttle, but other than that, its OEM smooth.

**gaspeedracer** · 04-04-2008 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by DAP

The pedal feel on the SPEC Stage 3+ is good. It feels slightly softer than the RS4 clutch I had previously. Engagement is positive and solid without being overly grabby. It has a little bit of shudder when starting from a dead stop if you don't give it enough throttle, but other than that, its OEM smooth.

how many miles do you have on yours and about how long are their stage 3 clutches assumed to last with daily driving?

**DxC** · 04-05-2008 08:12 PM

im also leaning towards the SPEC stage 3+. its interesting that its more expensive than both a stage 4 and stage 5 clutch ... but from reading its description, and DAPs review on it ... im leaning towards it. i hope it works fine with a LW flywheel

http://www.ultrarev.com/product.php?productid=17651