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BlackSunShine

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SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« on: October 26, 2011, 01:31:40 PM »
Ok, so if I'm gonna swap out the clutch, I've got a budget; unfortunately.   :slap: What other components, fluids etc do I need to change while I"m doing this? I'm looking at the SPEC stage 2 clutch.  :huh:
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2011, 01:40:16 PM »
i like the stage 3+   

thats their flagship..........
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2011, 02:45:26 PM »
Great question, I really need to start planning for this as well.  After reading SnapOnBob's write-up i'm not as stoked to be doing this solo....
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2011, 03:20:38 PM »
Quote from: idkfa on October 26, 2011, 02:45:26 PM
Great question, I really need to start planning for this as well.  After reading SnapOnBob's write-up i'm not as stoked to be doing this solo....

Head south on I-95 and let Dave do it !!
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2011, 03:27:45 PM »
Quote from: BlackSunShine on October 26, 2011, 01:31:40 PM
Ok, so if I'm gonna swap out the clutch, I've got a budget; unfortunately.   :slap: What other components, fluids etc do I need to change while I"m doing this? I'm looking at the SPEC stage 2 clutch.  :huh:

Since you have been smoking the clutch, the flywheel needs to go as it can not be machined. If this car is just a driver, there is no need or benefit in a light flywheel. Some sharp Google searches can find one for reasonable money. Example is Source 1 http://stores.ebay.com/Source-One-Auto-Parts/Solstice-Sky-Opel-GT-Parts-/_i.html?_nkw=flywheel&submit=Search&_fsub=1563618016&_sid=297930046 . Do NOT short change yourself - do a new flywheel. If you have DDM do the work, discuss a new slave with Dave. BTW, a +2 is plenty for daily driving and some "fun".
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2011, 08:41:16 AM »
Quote from: BlackSunShine on October 26, 2011, 02:29:58 PM
Its over-kill for what I need to drive. I'm also on a budget and a short time frame....options are limited

its not about being overkill.

I recommended stage 3+  (even though it can handle more power than you'll ever need)................is because it is more driveable and streetable compared to stage 2 or 3.   Thats all.

but good luck!  :)
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2011, 01:34:02 PM »
You also might want to look at the clutch combo Dr Love uses in his shop.  It is organic, stronger than stock, but without all the pressure at the clutch pedal.
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2011, 08:56:02 AM »
It will be worth it in the long run,  I can send you some mac and cheese to hold you over
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2011, 11:02:36 AM »
Quote from: BlackSunShine on October 27, 2011, 04:47:16 PM
Will be DDMWorks on Nov 5th.   I have to admit, even though the timing is horrible, I'm pretty excited.   :drool:
You know that's 'Fireworks Night' right?  Is that the right time to be replacing a clutch?  Just sayin'...  :rofl:

( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night )
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2011, 12:18:50 PM »
Quote from: TomatoSoup on October 28, 2011, 11:02:36 AM
You know that's 'Fireworks Night' right?  Is that the right time to be replacing a clutch?  Just sayin'...  :rofl:

( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night )

Bah, we yanks pay no attention to such things.  Now the Boston Tea Party...  :D
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2011, 12:52:11 PM »
Been a while since I heard a "Guy Hawkings" reference.
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2011, 01:26:47 PM »
TS did you remember what year it was or just that it was Nov 5?  Be honest.

Critter I can't say I have ever heard it called "Guy Hawkings" is that perhaps another Ipo?
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2011, 03:20:30 PM »
Sorry Guy Fawkes
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2011, 02:52:20 PM »
Quote from: SKY888 on October 27, 2011, 08:41:16 AM
its not about being overkill.

I recommended stage 3+  (even though it can handle more power than you'll ever need)................is because it is more driveable and streetable compared to stage 2 or 3.   Thats all.

but good luck!  :)


What do you think about the Stage 2+ compared to the Stage 3+?
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2011, 09:20:18 PM »
  Sol Asylum ;  John must have gotten confused with " Sadie Hawkings" . It sounds so much alike .      :yay:     :rofl:
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Re: SPEC stage 2 clutch swap? What else needs changed
« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2011, 09:29:36 PM »
Quote from: 1 LIL NDN on November 06, 2011, 09:20:18 PM
  Sol Asylum ;  John must have gotten confused with " Sadie Hawkings" . It sounds so much alike .      :yay:     :rofl:
You almost got me confused because like Critter my name is John, I was like WTF is he talking about.

TS did you burn any effigies yesterday?
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