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Old 09-19-2009, 09:48 AM   #1
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Does anyone have a sprung clutch with a LWFW installed?

Im in need of a new clutch and Im planning to upgrade to a stage 2 sprung clutch most likely from Spec. And also im looking for a LWFL. Does anyone have a similar set up? If so can I get your reviews? what kind, how does it feel? etc..

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Old 09-19-2009, 10:10 AM   #2
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if you search you will find other threads on clutches and LWFWs. I recall reading several of them and the general consensus was that a LWFW was a bad idea on our cars.

there were a handful of people who had them and really like the increased responsiveness, but Jake and others who are "in the know" have said you are basicallyh playing russian roulette with your motor if you put one on...

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I'd be interested to hear what you do...my car has 75k miles, stock clutch, and I'm sure i'll be doing one at some point... if there ends up being a SAFE way to do a LWFW, I'm all in.
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Old 09-19-2009, 10:28 AM   #3
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Ive been doing research non stop on this topic. And from what Ive read it seems that you can do a LWFW as long as you have a sprung clutch. Many people have been complaining about vibrations and noise and all of them didnt have a sprung clutch. So Im hoping someone here has this set up and can report back.....

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The throttle response from losing that much rotating mass off the motor is great, however, to avoid chatter and vibration and for the benefit/ safety of the driveline, you want a sprung clutch.
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Old 09-19-2009, 02:32 PM   #5
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I am thinking along similar lines, but does the spec line have a version for our cars that is s sprung clutch?
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Old 09-19-2009, 04:03 PM   #6
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Should I be looking for a single mass LWFW or a dual mass? What is the difference?
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