F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

I was looking up clutches, mainly budget ones, for my soon-to-be turbod 95 LS. I decided I'll be needing a stage 3 clutch and I decided I'll be getting a clutch specialites, that is until I saw these dirt cheap clutches. I figured all I can do is ask because I've searched and searched and found nothing on a few forums and on google. I found this clutch I'm talking about both on an ebay auction and at westcoast-turbo.com (who has very cheap rebuilt garrets also).

Here is the link to the auction I'm talking about:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...yment

I also found the one at this website:
http://www.westcoast-turbo.com/clutch_int.html
But they want a bunch more $ for it.

The little feedback I found on these clutches was on a 240sx forum and the two people both said they loved them but other than that I've found zero on them. I've read multiple clutch makers use the same parts in some cases and I was thinking this cheap clutch brand might be the same case, but chances are it's junk, if anyone has any input it would be appreciated.

Description of the Stage 3 F1 clutch via westcoast-turbo's website:
Integra RS/GS/LS/GSR/Type-R Stage-3 F1 Racing Clutch Kit

- Horsepower Capacity: 320 hp / Torque: 278 ft/lbs (flywheel)*
- Includes Stg-3 Pressure Plate, Carbotic 6-Puck Sprung Disc, Heavy-Duty Release Bearing, Pilot Bearing & Alignment Tool
- Slightly Firmer Pedal Feel Over Stock
- 12 Month / 12,000 Mile Warranty

http://www.westcoast-turbo.com/clutches/stg3-b.jpg

Re: F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

Just buy one from LSD motorsports.They are proven and a pleasure to deal with.

Re: F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

I know clutch specialties would work great but saving at least $150 is something I'd like to at least investigate.

Re: F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

sounds like a ebay junk.

i hardly call this heavy duty.

Horsepower Rating: 320 HP at the crank Torque Capacity: 278 ft/lbs

sounds like at 250 whp this thing will fly apart and kill you. no go, you get ehat u pay for.

Re: F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

Painted Pressure plates always means super heavy duty..

Re: F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

yup .. stage three spray paint ..lol that's considered ghetto on hmt ..

Re: F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

It may have good pedal pressure and hold decent power but for how long? a couple months, a week or two? I really don't feel like finding out.

Re: F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

yeah don't cheap out on something like a clutch that takes so long to install. imagine that thing to start to slip just one month after you install it, to have to take the transmision down again would be brutal! :X

Re: F1/Gripforce Clutches, Opinions?
 

Thanks for the input.
I have seen a few other companies w/painted pressure plates though, but this one does look like spray paint b/c of the finish.
My friend might still try one out on his turbo LS crx, Loserkidwac (his name on here), if the deal for the clutch he found falls through, he's planning to take it apart soon after it's together, to replace the stock motor w/an upgraded and rebuilt one which is in the works.