Yo guys,
20v finally tuned and rocking, but a tranny leak thrashed my already worn clutch. I am almost positive on buying the Illegal Garage clutch - max rocks and I know it is a bulletproof product. Then I saw the huge price difference for a stock clutch. For example PASS, on their ebay site lists the Aisin stock clutch kit for 190 (most likely cheaper direct from Sym). I need opinions!!!! I know the Illegal Garage clutch is bullet proof and I dig supporting the indy guy. However, my funds are low post tuning, first buying a busted used megasquirt then a new one. etc...... I don't drift, at least not events, I do autocross and get sideways on weekly late night drives.
I am not sure if the 200 dollar difference is worth it. On one hand I've learned it sometimes pays to do things right the first time. However, I still haven't totally identified the tranny leak that ruined the clutch, I know its from the front of the transmission and I plan on changing the seals and having a pro-mechanic friend check out the bearings.
But I know that things can always go wrong and I don't want to fry a $400 clutch. If I get the stock 212mm clutch and for some reason it does get fried or can't handle my driving a new one is far more easily accessible.
Please throw out your opinions. I know the IG is bullet proof so other guys please post your experiences with other 212mm clutches.
Let me give you some info on my car. 20v, just tuned on a dynomite (land/sea) at SandR Performance in Tampa. Made 129.x right around redline and 100 or so torque, nice and fat smooth lines. The car is more than quick enough for me currently. Rushing to get it back on the road, so help a brother out.
the motor is mrjohn style coolant fabrication, megasquirt. everything else stock other than some open stacks. The tranny is an sr5 with a GTS bellhousing, I have a GTS stock LSD rear end that locks well. Suspension is tein plates, KYB AGX's all around, swift 6/4.5k springs, all poly bushings t3 lateral rod.
thanks
jeff