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SPEC Clutch
Posted: September 12th, 2005, 12:35 pm
by atlantamx3
I ordered this clutch today!
I Decided to go with a clutch I have heard some very good reviews of: SPEC Clutch.
This is their Stage II clutch.
It should take a few days to get it.
It was a bit more expensive than a stock replacement- but I really felt that it was important to go with a higher rated clutch than the stock MX-3 tranny required since its holding the BP power now instead of the SOHC.
Anyway- Pictures on the way once I get it!
Posted: September 12th, 2005, 5:37 pm
by Joey's mx
spec clutches are awesome i am running on the stage 3 right now!!!
Posted: September 12th, 2005, 6:07 pm
by Corso
how much was it?
Posted: September 12th, 2005, 6:51 pm
by atlantamx3
It was $278 and $20 for shipping.
The Stage 1 is $219
I think they go all the way up to a stage 4 for the 4-cyl MX-3 and up to Stage 5 for the v6.
Posted: September 13th, 2005, 4:53 pm
by Corso
is that cdn or us? and is there lots of difference between the stages. like im running all stock right now but i NEED a new clutch so would it be worth it to get a near stock replacement for now or go and buy a higher stage SPEC and then use it till i do engine / tranny's upgrades which could be within about a year.
Posted: September 13th, 2005, 5:43 pm
by Joey's mx
go through nipponpower.com its cheaper that way!!
Posted: September 13th, 2005, 6:01 pm
by Mazda_Power
I have a Spec Stage IV in my PGT and I've been very happy with it. It will handle everything I throw at it.
Posted: September 17th, 2005, 12:45 am
by atlantamx3
It came in today!
Man this thing is nice!
Here are more pics:
http://www.atlantamx3.com/BPswap2/specclutch/
Posted: September 17th, 2005, 11:42 pm
by Mazda_Power
Looks nice... my Spec came as a 6-puck copper disc. It was supposed to be a Stage II.
Posted: September 17th, 2005, 11:47 pm
by BuGS
I got my Stage III for $304 USD shipped. It is awesome!
Posted: September 18th, 2005, 1:06 am
by atlantamx3
Wow that was a great price.
I ordered mine straight from SPEC.. I just called them up and said here is what I want.
Probably not the best thing to do (as far as getting the best price)... but I still dont think thats a bad price for a good clutch.
Posted: September 18th, 2005, 2:49 pm
by facko
i got a stage 2 in mine, i had a problem with it slipping for a litte while but it seems to have gotten better....
![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
i did break it in for the insanely long 400 miles that it said btw
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Posted: September 20th, 2005, 3:18 pm
by Mazda_Power
How is it? Big difference? My pedal feel wasn't that much worse. Engagement is good (a little chatter on hills) and holding power has been excellent for me.
Posted: September 20th, 2005, 8:08 pm
by facko
my clutch noticabley stiffer, which i like alot
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
but like i said other than that time where it was slipping...its been pretty good
Posted: September 20th, 2005, 10:03 pm
by BuGS
Mine grabs like a beast. It is more of an On/Off no inbetween thing until I figured it out. Awesome clutch
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)