Topic: Spec clutch woes....

[Gentleman Jack]

Any chance there is something sitting in the shift boot that is making the shifting more difficult?  In my soccer mom car I drive for work a small item kind disappeared in the leather of the shifter preventing the car from going in to park. I was baffled for a bit.
It could be an number of small items, paperclip, pen, anal bead, Bluetooth headset ( in my case) pennies.....

[L-N-Fn]

I have 42K on my stock clutch, 30K with a EFR.  I've had a brand new spec 2+ sitting in my shop for 2+ years. If my stock clutch ever go's out will probably put a stock back in and sell the spec 2+.  Over the years I have read about to many after market clutch instal problems.  With my new tires, my next trip Infineon race way could destroy it, I hope to get into the 11's!

[Critterman]

Solli, try double clutching it.  engage the gear and when you shift let the clutch out in neutral push it back in and engage the next gear.  Let me know what happens when you shift that way.  If you are downshifting tap the gas when the clutch is out in neutral.

[bun1t]

I have a Spec stage 3+ but I used the stock flywheel. No problems here.

[L-N-Fn]

I have a Spec stage 3+ but I used the stock flywheel. No problems here.

When you had the flywheel resurfaced, did you follow there exact instructions on the off set machining? Did you use the Werks spacer?

[ryansalazan]

I have a Spec stage 3+ but I used the stock flywheel. No problems here.

Your one of the very few lucky ones then

[bun1t]

When you had the flywheel resurfaced, did you follow there exact instructions on the off set machining? Did you use the Werks spacer?

Yes, the machine shop resurfaced it to spec. They also had to machine the dowel pin holes because the Spec ones would not fit.

I did not use the Werks spacer but I did use the spacer Spec supplies with their clutch. My engagement was low at first, but after a few drives it engages in the middle like it should.

[Kelu]

I did not use the Werks spacer but I did use the spacer Spec supplies with their clutch. My engagement was low at first, but after a few drives it engages in the middle like it should.

I presume yours was a SAC version.

[bun1t]

I presume yours was a SAC version.

Non-sac. If I remember correctly they don't sell SAC ones anymore

[Kelu]

My engagement was low at first, but after a few drives it engages in the middle like it should.

Non-sac shouldn't engage pretty low, not mid for sure.

Why they stated in their site that for non-sac you need their flywheel? Arrrg.