[s-cars] The never ending question of clutches

[Gabriel Caldwell]

So... I removed my 5 speed on the weekend.

 

http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/55925.phtml

 

My clutch was original and still had about 50% left to it.  I figure I
will replace it, especially since I already gave my clutch disc away.  I
found an Exedy clutch kit for $140 (pilot bearing not included) which is
a crazy stupid price, and I'm just crazy enough to try it.  I figure I
will stay with a stock clutch because I severely doubt I will ever RS2
the car.  I know you can still spin the clutch with a stock car.  I've
done it twice.  The autopsy revealed no damage.  I was tempted by a
Centerforce clutch though.  I stopped by a local car parts store today
just to see what a stock clutch would run me with no discount ($700CDN).
They did to my surprise have a Centerforce clutch kit listed for my car
in the Centerforce catalogue.  The price was around $580CDN, but I know
someone who works there (read discount). My question is, how much extra
force compared to stock is required for the Centerforce clutch.  I get
annoyed very easily in heavy traffic and I don't want to lower my
boiling point by the added annoyance of an ultra-heavy clutch.  My car
is no track queen.  Thanks so much in advance for dealing with another
clutch question.  I truly appreciate and value your comments.  To
summarize, I am leaning towards a stock replacement clutch, but if the
Centerforce doesn't require too much more effort I am willing to try it.

 

Gabriel Caldwell