i just picked up a 6-puck clutch plate for my civic .
why doesnt it have the springs on the plate?
Im not an expert on this stuff so... can someone help me?

 

Your talking about the clutch disc? The brand you bought may not use springs on the disc.

For example, this ACT kit does not have springs on the disc:

 

Good Luck with driving, its easier with the springs. looks like you bought a high stage clutch.

 

they are a pain to get used to but once you get it down they aren't that bad the mazdaspeed3's have them out of the factory. i work at a mazda dealership i stalled it out the first two times i drove the car but after that u get used to them jus think of it as a security feature...one one can steel the car if they cant drive it