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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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What's the deal on SPEC?

Hey All ~

I just wanted to hear from any of you guys that use SPEC clutches on Rx-7s. They seem to get rave reviews from the MR2 Turbo crowd, but this is the only thing I've found here:
->Click Here<-

I've read the specs on the Stage 3 clutch they offer and it sounds like it should be more than enough for what I have planned down the road - 230+ streetport 13B. However, right off the bat, one of their selling points is light pedal effort. Bah ... I hate that crap! I like heavy pedals. However, I'm considering it for financial reasons right now. I've been nursing this busted-*** clutch for 3 years now, but it's getting worse and I travel a lot so the last thing I need is a failure hundreds of miles from home.

I'm a firm believer in ACT (that's what I use in my MR2T) but they're a lot more expensive. However, if the SPEC clutches are garbage, I'm sure I can wait until I get some more money together.

Anyway, just let me know about your experiences.

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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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My Spec clutch shattered in the middle of 4th gear at the track, and took out many parts in my engine compartment, and cracked the rear plate on my engine.

IMO - they suck. Stick with A.C.T.
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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i remember when that happened ...

well, that's all i needed, really. your opinion is good enough for me because i like the way you do things. i guess i'll just keep babying this one until i can get an ACT.
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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here's a link to the thread on Kramer ...

the blowup begins on page 2. it sounded like a real nasty experience
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