Request: Spec 2+ Clutch Review - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Nick-ACNB · 03-25-2013, 08:32 AM

Not sure if you are still looking for a review. I just finished the installation yesterday. I had planned on going with ACT but Jeff from Top Gear Solutions suggested I get the Spec Stage 2+ with my DMF instead. So far so good, only 20 miles on it however. I'm trying to find reasons to drive the car

I'll be able to post a review once it's fully broke in.

I use the car as my DD and could not see this clutch being an issue since it feels a lot like the stock clutch. The engagement point seems smaller but does not move from stock: I have a clutch stop and can keep it without any issue. I'm happy with it!

I want to thank Jeff from TGS for pointing me in this direction!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-25-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick-ACNB

Not sure if you are still looking for a review. I just finished the installation yesterday. I had planned on going with ACT but Jeff from Top Gear Solutions suggested I get the Spec Stage 2+ with my DMF instead. So far so good, only 20 miles on it however. I'm trying to find reasons to drive the car

I'll be able to post a review once it's fully broke in.

I use the car as my DD and could not see this clutch being an issue since it feels a lot like the stock clutch. The engagement point seems smaller but does not move from stock: I have a clutch stop and can keep it without any issue. I'm happy with it!

I want to thank Jeff from TGS for pointing me in this direction!

The more reviews the better. Thanks for your order.

MikeB@fftec · 03-25-2013, 01:39 PM

The Spec Stage 2+ is a great clutch and has held up to the single turbo abuse without any issues on all the cars we've installed in on.

They are completely manageable on a daily driven car. You will notice some chatter with the SMFW, but it's not bad in my opinion.

I would recommend using a single mass flywheel with the single turbo kit as there have been documented cases where the dual mass flywheel will cause mis-firing issues on the higher horsepower applications.

Dmacc · 03-25-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB@fftec

The Spec Stage 2+ is a great clutch and has held up to the single turbo abuse without any issues on all the cars we've installed in on.

They are completely manageable on a daily driven car. You will notice some chatter with the SMFW, but it's not bad in my opinion.

I would recommend using a single mass flywheel with the single turbo kit as there have been documented cases where the dual mass flywheel will cause mis-firing issues on the higher horsepower applications.

Can't wait to get mine installed!

335iJWC · 03-26-2013, 03:13 AM

I just installed mine today, will follow up with review once shes broken in!!

doughboy · 04-05-2013, 08:50 AM

I've got the Ally FW and Stage 2+ clutch with hybrid st2/3 fricton plate waiting to go on.

But I'm getting nervous, I'm hearing bad things about excessive noise with the Ally FW.... maybe I should exchange for the Steel SMFW instead??

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03-25-2013, 08:32 AM	#23
Nick-ACNB New Member Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Not sure if you are still looking for a review. I just finished the installation yesterday. I had planned on going with ACT but Jeff from Top Gear Solutions suggested I get the Spec Stage 2+ with my DMF instead. So far so good, only 20 miles on it however. I'm trying to find reasons to drive the car I'll be able to post a review once it's fully broke in. I use the car as my DD and could not see this clutch being an issue since it feels a lot like the stock clutch. The engagement point seems smaller but does not move from stock: I have a clutch stop and can keep it without any issue. I'm happy with it! I want to thank Jeff from TGS for pointing me in this direction!

03-25-2013, 01:39 PM	#25
MikeB@fftec Private First Class Drives: 03 Evo 8 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	The Spec Stage 2+ is a great clutch and has held up to the single turbo abuse without any issues on all the cars we've installed in on. They are completely manageable on a daily driven car. You will notice some chatter with the SMFW, but it's not bad in my opinion. I would recommend using a single mass flywheel with the single turbo kit as there have been documented cases where the dual mass flywheel will cause mis-firing issues on the higher horsepower applications.