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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Who has a TDP clutch? how do you like it? how much power do you put down and how do you drive it (how much do you slip it in city driving).

i think my pressure plate is giving out on my stock clutch... i was originally looking at going with an LS7 clutch since i only put down like 354rwhp, but these TDP clutches arent that much more for what you supposedly get. and supposedly they are much more streetable than something like a SPEC3.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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I have about 300 miles/3 passes on mine by others than Jason. Clutch has some chatter in 1st gear slow roll-out but has improved with miles just as I was told it would. Pedal effort is near stock and should last a long time. I have never driven a Spec 3.

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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ask will350wax... from what ive heard its suppose to be a textrilla knock off
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by txh0tb0i972
ask will350wax... from what ive heard its suppose to be a textrilla knock off
It is with a better pressure plate. I have 3000 on mine and I am putting down 500. Jason has a customer with over 700 on spray and its still holding.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by txh0tb0i972
ask will350wax... from what ive heard its suppose to be a textrilla knock off
Correct, painted yellow
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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nowwwwww we all know its a textralia knock off now... coool
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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I have it and its got about 3K miles on it or so. Been very happy. Chatter does reduce some, but I found you just give it alittle more throttle off the line and let it slip a hair and it doesnt chatter at all. Had the spec 3i, 3+, and Ram VDS. I like it better than all of those. Car is putting down 450+whp.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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I've had mine for about 4k. Took me a few days to get use to, but love it now. Car is putting down 482 to 525rwhp. (depends on which dyno I'm on in DFW)
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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anyone else?

and i can never get through to them... every time i call i get the answering machine
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Leave a msg hell give you a call back!
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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i had the same clutch in my ole firehawk. i went to track twice a week and put 10+ passes on it @ 4-5000rpm launches and drove it daily. put 10000 miles on it befo i sold it and i love it.. no problems watsoever.

ps hutto couldnt break it.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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I got mine through Mike
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TX_SS
i had the same clutch in my ole firehawk. i went to track twice a week and put 10+ passes on it @ 4-5000rpm launches and drove it daily. put 10000 miles on it befo i sold it and i love it.. no problems watsoever.

ps hutto couldnt break it.
Haha! It must be ******* bulletproof then!
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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Im running his cluth, press. plate, and flywheel...yes it is somewhat of a tex knockoff. Have had it about a year and about 2,000 miles on it, 10x better than the spec I had in there before!!! The pedal feel is really close to stock and minimal chatter every once in a while. Im throwing down a little over 400.

His work and honesty is also noteworthy, dropped my car off to him about 2:00 pm and he called me back at about 7:00 pm saying he was about to take it out on a test drive. Did a great job on putting everything back together.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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+1 for TDP! finally got my clutch installed last night... Jason was willing to work with my work schedule and even stay late to finish the job when it was taking longer than expected.

cant wait to break it in so i can finally get back to the track!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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I put about 15k on mine spraying 100 shot before I sold. 4k clutch dumps were no problem and the chatter actually wears in after time. Like said previously, a little blip on the throttle at takeoff keeps it nice and smooth. I'd definitely recommend!

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Congrats..... most all of the chatter is now gone in mine after about 500 miles
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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who says a spec 3 isnt streetable? Mine doesnt chatter at all. Only down side is its nearly impossible to launch on street tires without burning the tires off...cant slip the damn clutch out like i could with the stocker.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Nobody said the Spec 3 wasnt streetable, it was just stated that TDP clutches are more streetable and have more of a stock like feel than the Spec. I personally would choose my TDP over the Spec any day!!!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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I mis read what the OP was saying. But i agree that the spec 3 feels nothing like stock. I like the feel alot better but i do miss being able to slip the clutch from a launch and actually have a chance at traction. I need a drag radial damnit.
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