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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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F1 Racing Stage 2 Clutch Kit

Recently installed this on my 85 S model that has a 13B 6 port in it. Still breaking in the clutch but it's not that bad at all since it was pretty cheap. The carbon kevlar disc was actually a lot better looking/built then I had though, resembles the RB one quite nicely. On the other hand, the pressure plate isn't the greatest. The fins that stick out in the middle forming a wide circle aren't that thick or strong, and also the bearing it comes with is poor grade so there is deep vibration in the clutch pedal at times. Besides that it's doing pretty good. Definitely gonna consider getting the RB Pressure plate and bearing to replace though. I give it a 6/10.

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Hey man I am glad it is working ok for you. As for my situation is not the same, the results where quite different. This product that is usualy sold on ebay has destroyed my flywheel and it cost me a whole lot to fix and wound up buying a RB setup anyway. DON'T GET CAUGHT UP WITH THE CHEAP STUFF BECAUSE IT WILL ONLY COST YOU MORE LATER. Good Luck!
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Never heard of this product but it looks like an ok score. But hey, you get good quality with RB clutchs and pressure plates. I have been running there stuff for years and never had a problem w/ their products or flywheels so far. To me its all about quality and not quantity when it comes to my car.

Note: Make sure you change the pilot bearing which is a biaotch (need pilot bearing tool). Also try to get a good quality throw out bearing from the local parts store and grease (not too much) bearing, shaft and fork with high temp grade grease. That way you can avoid that deep vibration grind sound even when the car is in neutral. Yea... I been there already so I know your pain. Enjoy!
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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All the ebay clutches are made at teh same place. i made the mistake once. I had one of the 6 puck clutches and it was awesome for the first 15k miles. then it would slip when i tried to pass people in 5th gear... I've never heard of a clutch only lasting 15k. I've had stock clutches on higher powered cars last over 50k.

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
All the ebay clutches are made at teh same place. i made the mistake once. I had one of the 6 puck clutches and it was awesome for the first 15k miles. then it would slip when i tried to pass people in 5th gear... I've never heard of a clutch only lasting 15k. I've had stock clutches on higher powered cars last over 50k.

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Wow, sorry to hear that about your clutch. Just keep in mind one crucial step to a good clutch set up is to resurface the flywheel and give the clutch some break in time. You would be amazed!

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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It was resufraced and broken in. Only an *** clown would do wtherwise.

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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
It was resufraced and broken in. Only an *** clown would do wtherwise.

FTMFW!!!!

hahahaha Nice. Hope all you clutch issues are resolved.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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That's one of the nicest set of 'wheels' Ive seen on a 1st gen yet.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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It's resolved, I threw that POS eBay clutch in the trash.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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those clutch kit are junk china crap. it does work tho.... for now that is..
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 680RWHP12A
those clutch kit are junk china crap. it does work tho.... for now that is..
Yep. I'm going to beat it to death until it breaks, and so far it's doing great
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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As far as throwout bearings go though the best is the TII bearing ive been told. Thats what i use.
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