has anyone used the clutchmasters stage 4 clutch? is it streetable at all? is it possible to start off without breaking the tires loose?

 

Why the hell would you need a Stage 4 Kit? You could drive it on the street but you wouldnt like it(harsh Engagement ect.). Stage 2 should be plenty even for a really built engine anything higher would be Overkill.

 

my best friend has bought 2 clutchmaster stage 3's (110% holding capacity) ...and he loves it...the pedal is stiff, but easily streetable...and if you have a sticky tire like falken azenis the wheels shouldnt break loose too often...

stage 4 (170% holding capacity) on the street is if you like near-instant engagement and getting wheel in every gear...thats about it...

 

i have a stg1 and its awsome for just bolt-ons. i would recommend it to anyone who wants a cheap good clutch. i also know people with a 3, 4, & 5 in street cars. the 3 is really streetable and grabs hard. the 4 is getting to be overkill but is still easy on the street but kinda harsh engagement. now the 5 on the other hand is instant engagement and VERY harsh between shifts and if you dont know how to drive it you will buck the car all over the place trying to start off. once you get used to it though, its not that hard to use. IMO i say get the 3 if you drive alot on the street and want a hard hitting clutch.

 

crotchmasters

 

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He's talking about me, and yes I love my clutchmaster stage3 It's a very nice clutch kit and has a nice pedal feel to it (not too soft, but not too stiff either). I have driven a car (EK hatch with B18C1) with a CM stage4 clutch and it was ridiculous. It was streetable, but you would chirp tires even when you didn't want to (I could get the tires to chirp going into 4th at 2500rpms....). Over all, I like my clutchmasters and I would recommend that clutch to anyone. Also get their flywheel while you're at it if you want a lightweight flywheel (I also use that and love it)

 

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stage 3 and 4 are basically the same, different materials. they grab basically the same, as long as you get a lightened flywheel, its not impossible to drive like people exagerate them to be.

 

my stage 3 grabs pretty well
and the pedal pressure is close to stock

 

ihave a stage 4 and it is sick. takes a little getting used to but if you feather it a little, it is ok. i put my car together with the turbo and drove it to nopi in '01. in atlanta traffic wasnt bad, but my wastegate autographed my hood. it does jump around a little but it is worth it if you have the power needing that type of clutch.

 

two of my friends use/used CM stage 4..they liked cus it felt stock but they said it sucked for daily driving cus of how hard it grabd and the feathering..i like my act..but im going to get a exedy next..also both the cars were boosted

 

I had a CM in my Teg and the damn thing didn't even last me a year.... Went with ACT and it's going on 3 years strong....

 

i have heard good and bad about the c.m. i my self have been installing act ss/ext on the turbo cars we have in the club, so i may try it when mine expires.

 

I'm currently running a ClutchMasters Stg. 4 on my daily driven civic. It feels great and grabs awesome. As others said, it did take some getting used to but at the track and so forth its great so far.

 

I have a clutchmaster stage 3 on my built b16...THAT is overkill...wish I had either an exedy street/strip or at lease a stage 2!! feel like im gonna blow right through my tranny right now - scares me. I wouldn't suggest teh stage 4. Daily driving isnt too bad, but it is pretty firm and nobody else can ever drive my car when they try...always stall it - I am just used to it. Just my opinion

 

cool, thanks,....but what does it mean to "feather the clutch" ?

 

Dont use the CM stage 4 because it should only be used for race. It will eat at your flywheel over time making it thinner than it should be. My friend had a stage 4 (ceramic type material) and his flywheel was like a dish. I am using the stage 3 which is made from a carbon kelvar material which will not eat at your flywheel. It is sprung so your legs wont feel tired after driving for a long time. The pedal is close to stock andit grabs pretty hard i must say.

 

what about "feathering" the clutch?..^^

 

In my hatch, I've had the stage 1 paired up with their lightweight flywheel for over 1 1/2 years and it is still going strong. It feels just like stock when your driving in traffic, even your girl could drive it. But, it grabs when I need it too. I would recomend a stage 1if it's for an all motor car. I don't know how a stage 1 would hold up under boost. A local shop recomends the stage 4 if you are boosted.

 

anyone??? what is feathering the clutch?

 

i used to have a stage 4. i liked it. it felt stock but grabbed like a ****. i didn't have trouble keeping the tires from spinning.

i personally liked it. regardless of mods, i think its an awesome clutch. you might not need a stage 4, but i'd buy one again in a heartbeat, i loved it.

very streetable!

 

feathering......basically it is a nice way to say ride the **** out of it.

 

i got a clutchmasters stage 3,..its nice,..grabs like a ****,...feathering is kinda like when you ride the clutch

 

i have a stage 4. daily driven in la traffic. it's fine

and tires make a big difference! i use to roll on my vx wheels/tires. 1st gear i'd spin a lil here and there...on the azenis...it feels nice letting the clutch grab and the tires hook.

-Rod

 

same clutch stage 1 and its terriffic feels like stock grabs ******* great.....