Best clutch????????
10-21-2005, 10:41 AM
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I have the RPS clutch and have run it at the 1/4 mile, Pocono Raceway and Watkins Glen. I never had an issue with the clutch. Of course if I do I hope not to get bad Customer Service from them.
10-21-2005, 02:49 PM
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I don't like stories of poor customer service! I'm back at the beginning - LPE says Exceedy, and my only other real choice is the Aussie clutch. I like that they have great customer service, but since LPE is doing the work, you simply can't beat their service level - and they are dealing with the clutch company. I'll go with what they say, and we'll see where the chips fall! 
10-21-2005, 03:23 PM
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I know of three other local vette owners who I called and got their opinions on clutches. Then I talked to the owner of a very well known supercharging shop as well. On their say so I went with the rps single disk. After about 25miles ( the clutch felt great) the car got rear-ended. But it did feel fine and I really trust the opinions that I got from other vette owners(road racers/track racers/ roadcourse people).
10-21-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeZNJ
I know of three other local vette owners who I called and got their opinions on clutches. Then I talked to the owner of a very well known supercharging shop as well. On their say so I went with the rps single disk. After about 25miles ( the clutch felt great) the car got rear-ended. But it did feel fine and I really trust the opinions that I got from other vette owners(road racers/track racers/ roadcourse people).
George delete some of your PMs so I can send you one.
Bob
10-22-2005, 07:25 PM
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DDSLT5 I've had two Apexi boost controllers...both =
EBoost2 is working well.
The Apexi display gets so hot IMHO it burns something up in the electronics.
Good luck on the upgrade!
EBoost2 is working well.
The Apexi display gets so hot IMHO it burns something up in the electronics.
Good luck on the upgrade!
10-22-2005, 08:13 PM
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Apparently HKS is now producing their boost controller again, and LPE loved their unit previously - so that is going onto my car. I'll let you know how it goes!
10-22-2005, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SS930
FWIW, I think my next clutch will be the Mcleod twin disk.
They are putting the excedy twin disc on - I'll let all know how it performs!
10-22-2005, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DDSLT5
They are putting the excedy twin disc on - I'll let all know how it performs!
thanks
Jason
10-22-2005, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by houston-z06
Please do as I have a Spec III right now and am looking for something more substantial for my car after the STS kit is up and running 10+ psi
thanks
Jason
thanks
Jason
No problemo - I've also arranged for a ride in a 427 TT so as to assess the 'technical' differences. I'll report on that as well!
10-22-2005, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SS930
FWIW, I think my next clutch will be the Mcleod twin disk.
When it starts to get worn, you can just send it to Mcloed for a rebuild...
JB
10-23-2005, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jbsblownc5
I've been running this clutch for 3 years now! It takes everything I can throw at it!!
When it starts to get worn, you can just send it to Mcloed for a rebuild...
JB
When it starts to get worn, you can just send it to Mcloed for a rebuild...
JB
10-24-2005, 04:51 PM
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My car has been a guinea pig for STC's ceramic/bronze setup and after 3000 miles in my H/C car I have been nothing short than thrilled with it. The pedal feel is not much harder than stock and I have had no slippage issues no matter how much I have abused it. Coming from my former Mcleod setup I am truely relieved to finally have a comfortable clutch that doesnt slip.
J.D.
J.D.
10-24-2005, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by xlr8shn
RAM 980 VDS or RAM 910 VDS system with alum flywheel
never slipped once
but it basically made my car a pain to drive; i found myself wanting to drive a luxury car instead
switched to the Aussie and the car is a joy to drive again
not only is the peddle pressure different, but there is no chatter
10-25-2005, 07:27 AM
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I let Chris and/or Doug at ECS make all those decisions for me. They tell me they're putting in an RPS single disk, and I don't argue. Chris has one in his 9 second C5 and said it's been flawless. Knowing Chris, he's not a "take the car out on Sundays only" either. I trust what he says. 
10-25-2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DDSLT5
They are putting the excedy twin disc on - I'll let all know how it performs!
Great shifting clutch, has some chatter, but what aftermarket clutches don't.
