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Old 05-14-2005 | 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mike c.
they should do that to prove the product. i've had centerforce and my two rams(980 & 910) fail all in 2-2.5 years,i'm tired of the shi*. i hope spec ST3 will work for me,if not cartek and if that goes an auto will go in.
I hear what you're saying, loud and clear. However, I don't think some people care about the time spent on research and testing. After all, every manufacturer has a testing job to do.

For example, Clutch Masters has a review of stock pedal pressure and gripping power to hold onto 600 rwtq, yet no one runs it, no one recommends it, and absolutely no one talks about it. Why is that?

I believe the ausi clutch is in a specialty product that was marketed well. In other words, they are closer to being here in the mainstream market as is possible without being everwhere. It's interesting to see what they come up with. They are our bitches.
Old 05-14-2005 | 11:09 AM
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The Aussie clutch (0Z700) has undergone rigorous testing in Australia for no less than 2 ½ years and Stateside for almost 12 months. It has worked behind a wide range of LS1 applications including Supercharged and turbocharged engines. Textralia is currently testing its own composite flywheel which is unlike any other, soon to be released. No paying customer has ever been asked to test a Textralia product. All R&D is done in house and in most cases, within Australia. This is why, there is still only one OZ700 and is sold as a complete unit.

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Old 05-14-2005 | 11:32 AM
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SPEC STAGE 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont get any thing but that!!!!

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Old 05-14-2005 | 12:58 PM
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>> ZO6, but then again im not running the tranny behind an ls1 so it will be perfect for what i need it to do

I understand, however Z06 in my car works well with smooth engagement. Really should replace only if the stocker is not holding.
Old 05-15-2005 | 08:43 AM
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Old 05-15-2005 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Textralia
The Aussie clutch (0Z700) has undergone rigorous testing in Australia for no less than 2 ½ years and Stateside for almost 12 months. It has worked behind a wide range of LS1 applications including Supercharged and turbocharged engines. Textralia is currently testing its own composite flywheel which is unlike any other, soon to be released. No paying customer has ever been asked to test a Textralia product. All R&D is done in house and in most cases, within Australia. This is why, there is still only one OZ700 and is sold as a complete unit.

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"its own composite flywheel which is unlike any other" - that is what I want to hear!
so approx. how long would it be untill its released?
what are the advantages going to be with this new flywheel? if possible should I wait to replace my clutch when this comes out
Old 05-17-2005 | 04:00 PM
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I've been very happy so far with my Spec stg3 x-pad. I've owned 3 Spec clutches in the past couple years in different cars and I've never had a problem.
Old 05-24-2005 | 03:26 AM
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JRod ( a mod here) has a Textralia, he beats on it and loves it. I bought one on his advice . Comes with everything you need and is great for street /strip.
Old 05-31-2005 | 11:19 PM
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Textralia going in here. Plenty of guys are using this clutch allready with great reports. Stock Z06 is doing fine, for now, but I see the end of it's usefull life at 10,800 miles.
Old 09-28-2005 | 03:16 AM
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thumbs up for spec stage 3. I have 550 rwhp, 520rwtq. I dont rape my car all the time, but i have done a few drops. I have had it for a year now, and about 12000 miles on it. Im just about to get another one.
good luck with that clutch, i have a few questions too. what is textralia??
Old 09-28-2005 | 12:24 PM
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This best clutch thread changes every year... there is always something fashionable (2005 was the year of Textralia). Just wait another couple of years and they will have as many complaints as the mainstream companies that sell 1000's of clutches. Note that it is not the HP rating that you should look at but rather the application. I think Textralia mentioned 700HP but this was for a drift car. A 700HP drift car probably puts as much stress on the clutch as a sub 400HP drag car with slicks.
Old 09-28-2005 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by black_z
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Old 09-28-2005 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by c5blkvette
This best clutch thread changes every year... there is always something fashionable (2005 was the year of Textralia). Just wait another couple of years and they will have as many complaints as the mainstream companies that sell 1000's of clutches. Note that it is not the HP rating that you should look at but rather the application. I think Textralia mentioned 700HP but this was for a drift car. A 700HP drift car probably puts as much stress on the clutch as a sub 400HP drag car with slicks.
The thread changes yes, but now there is a clutch that actually works. talked straight to the guys in Aussie land and no failures reported. In addition the clutch was used in Assuie land for a few years prior to US release. Try it you'll like it. Also this clutch has held upto 1000hp. All the fast guys are running it, and that should say something.
Textralia here.
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Old 10-03-2005 | 01:11 AM
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I've got 100 miles on a Centerforce DFX. The disc looks a lot like the Aussie clutch. So far it's been great.
Old 10-03-2005 | 03:47 PM
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CARTEK . NO PROBLEMS (just the slightest little bit more chatter on release in 1st than stock or ZO6, to let you know it's a performance unit that can handle 600+rwhp).
Old 10-04-2005 | 09:10 PM
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TEXTRELLIA.............

that is all.
grippy, never chattered, can roll my 233/239 cammed
z28 from a dead stop without hitting the go peddle.

did I mention its 1/2 as hard as my old centerforce.
I am losing my huge left leg!
Old 10-05-2005 | 07:32 PM
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Talking Textrellia........

Originally Posted by BigSteele
For a daily driver with around 400 rwhp, that sees occasional track use with some high rpm clutch dumps.

Im trying to find which clutch will give the best clutch life and driveability, which will also perform at the track.
I will be buying a kit with a billet steel flywheel too.

I'd like to keep the cost under $700 or so

Im stuck between the Spec 3, Spec 3 w/ "F" upgrade, or Ram Powergrip.
Ive heard so many mixed reviews that Im worried about getting any of these now.

what other options would be good, (ZO6?)
NO QUESTION UP TO;;
1200 HP.. THE BEST THER IS FOR NOWWWWWWWW......
Old 10-06-2005 | 11:43 AM
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I had a centerforce DF in my car. It was great for a daily driver. I had bolt ons with 100 shot and it held great. But now with my new engine with the redline at 7000rpm the centerforce lasted 3 runs at the track and blew apart. I put in a Ram HD from Thunder Racing and It has 5000 miles on it and lots of abuse and it is still holding strong.

Just my .02
Old 10-07-2005 | 11:26 PM
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anyone have a link or more info on textrillia?
Old 10-16-2005 | 11:35 AM
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LS7 Im going to be doing on this winter



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