Competition Clutch Stage 1 & 2 in stock!

paul_dezod · Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 5204 Location: Western NY

paul_dezod wrote: Comp Clutch Stage 1 and 2 clutches in stock for the xA and xB 04-07! Great for a stock replacement or for N2O or Turbo!

Bring it on!

Stage 1 $279

http://www.dezod.com/pd_competition_clutch_stage_1_clutch_kittc.cfm

Stage 2 $387

http://www.dezod.com/pd_competition_clutch_stage_2_clutch_kittc.cfm

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dexter_5000 · Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 887 Location: New Hampshire

i thought stage 1 was for n/a not recommended for boost or nitrous?

paul_dezod · Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 5204 Location: Western NY

dexter_5000 wrote: i thought stage 1 was for n/a not recommended for boost or nitrous?

Correct. Stage 2 is for light turbo and nitrous.

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

Feel free to ask any questions to myself or the tC Master Dezod Motorsports!

Thanks everyone,

Chris H.

cobb · Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 1343 Location: Richmond, VA

Why should we upgrade? Mines seems to be stickie, like after it rains or humid weather. So far no slipping.

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

Oh I dunno, better grip, faster engagement, tq capacity. If you like stock, then go for it. Dezod sells a fine part for a resonable price. If you should like to upgrade, we will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

Chris H.
Competition Clutch

cobb · Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 1343 Location: Richmond, VA

The main thing I hate about the stock clutch is that its not a linear relationship from the engagement point down to full or disengaged. When I drive my moms old suzuki sidekick I can release the clutch like 90% and stall the suv on a hill, likewise with the benz I had. THis car its like 75% engaged with the clutch almost released then bang, the last 25% when you take your foot off the petal. Ive always hated that because its not a linear feel more or a parabolic to teh petal movement vs engagement.

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

cobb wrote: The main thing I hate about the stock clutch is that its not a linear relationship from the engagement point down to full or disengaged. When I drive my moms old suzuki sidekick I can release the clutch like 90% and stall the suv on a hill, likewise with the benz I had. THis car its like 75% engaged with the clutch almost released then bang, the last 25% when you take your foot off the petal. Ive always hated that because its not a linear feel more or a parabolic to teh petal movement vs engagement.

There's a small road connected to the back of your clutch pedal. If you would like to try and adjust that pedal out you might find it's a little better. HOWEVER, this sounds like a material issue. I think because you are using a OE type material, and the OE type Pressure Plate that you are finding that it's very lazy in pedal and engagement. If you upgraded to a heavier plate load/more agressive material street disc that with a little adjustment you could make it the way you wanted if not damn close. I'm sure Dezod has a few Stage2's left in stock. After a nice break in, it's the fire!

Just food for thought.

Chris H.

CHPRBOX8 · Joined: 08 Sep 2005 Posts: 1764 Location: VMFIC MINNEAPOLIS

i did not get mine from dezod but i have the stage 1 in my xb and love it...just to a little bit getting used to but that thing is a beast. i have not tried yet but i think that if i take off the trac control i could chirp 2nd to 3rd....the only thing that i did not like is the kit that i got did not have a throwout bearing i had to get a new one from the dealer. but over all this is the best clutch for the money

thanks cc :bow:

paul_dezod · Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 5204 Location: Western NY

CCIChrisH wrote: I'm sure Dezod has a few Stage2's left in stock. After a nice break in, it's the fire!

Just food for thought.

Chris H.

Yep CHris! We have several Stage 2 for the tC/xB2, and some Stage 1 and 2 for the xA/xB1 in stock!

cobb · Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 1343 Location: Richmond, VA

The other two vehicles have hydrolic clutches, so its not that. I assumed it was maybe the placement of the cylinders not the actusl clutch or pressure plate.

Nothing like being able to reclutch the car when youtry to take off and then need to relaunch it at a higher rpm in a smooth manner.

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

cobb wrote: The other two vehicles have hydrolic clutches, so its not that. I assumed it was maybe the placement of the cylinders not the actusl clutch or pressure plate.

Nothing like being able to reclutch the car when youtry to take off and then need to relaunch it at a higher rpm in a smooth manner.

The tC's that I have adjusted, I don't know their year, but both had hydraulic trans and both could be tweaked a little with said rod behind pedal. If you would like something a little more exact, I would seriously consider the Stage2. Most of my guys that ride them and I'm sure Paul would agree that they're pretty frigin nice and are fun to drive. With a little tweaking you could make it perfect for you.

Chris H.

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

CHPRBOX8 wrote: i did not get mine from dezod but i have the stage 1 in my xb and love it...just to a little bit getting used to but that thing is a beast. i have not tried yet but i think that if i take off the trac control i could chirp 2nd to 3rd....the only thing that i did not like is the kit that i got did not have a throwout bearing i had to get a new one from the dealer. but over all this is the best clutch for the money

thanks cc :bow:

We were in the middle of getting the bearing correct from the manufacturer at that time. You'd be surprised how they can make it difficult for you lol. I'm sorry about the downfall on the bearing, it's since been fixed. I believe every kit that Paul has in stock at this point has bearings included.

I'm glad to hear that you're happy with it. Sometimes it's the smallest changes that make the most difference. It's also alot of fun to take a care that drive every day and all of a sudden it's fun AGAIN to drive lol.

Thank you for the nice words man.

Chris H.

CHPRBOX8 · Joined: 08 Sep 2005 Posts: 1764 Location: VMFIC MINNEAPOLIS

CCIChrisH wrote: CHPRBOX8 wrote: i did not get mine from dezod but i have the stage 1 in my xb and love it...just to a little bit getting used to but that thing is a beast. i have not tried yet but i think that if i take off the trac control i could chirp 2nd to 3rd....the only thing that i did not like is the kit that i got did not have a throwout bearing i had to get a new one from the dealer. but over all this is the best clutch for the money

thanks cc :bow:

We were in the middle of getting the bearing correct from the manufacturer at that time. You'd be surprised how they can make it difficult for you lol. I'm sorry about the downfall on the bearing, it's since been fixed. I believe every kit that Paul has in stock at this point has bearings included.

I'm glad to hear that you're happy with it. Sometimes it's the smallest changes that make the most difference. It's also alot of fun to take a care that drive every day and all of a sudden it's fun AGAIN to drive lol.

Thank you for the nice words man.

Chris H.

no problem on the kind words you have a great product and you stand behind it...so more like a testamonial(sp) than kind words

i loved the driver on my dd before but once the clutch was broke in it was 2 times more fun. just that week of shifting under 3 thousand rpms was the worst week ever. i had to take a road trip just to get out of the break in could not handle driving like a 95year old any more.....

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

CHPRBOX8 wrote: CCIChrisH wrote: CHPRBOX8 wrote: i did not get mine from dezod but i have the stage 1 in my xb and love it...just to a little bit getting used to but that thing is a beast. i have not tried yet but i think that if i take off the trac control i could chirp 2nd to 3rd....the only thing that i did not like is the kit that i got did not have a throwout bearing i had to get a new one from the dealer. but over all this is the best clutch for the money

thanks cc :bow:

We were in the middle of getting the bearing correct from the manufacturer at that time. You'd be surprised how they can make it difficult for you lol. I'm sorry about the downfall on the bearing, it's since been fixed. I believe every kit that Paul has in stock at this point has bearings included.

I'm glad to hear that you're happy with it. Sometimes it's the smallest changes that make the most difference. It's also alot of fun to take a care that drive every day and all of a sudden it's fun AGAIN to drive lol.

Thank you for the nice words man.

Chris H.

no problem on the kind words you have a great product and you stand behind it...so more like a testamonial(sp) than kind words

i loved the driver on my dd before but once the clutch was broke in it was 2 times more fun. just that week of shifting under 3 thousand rpms was the worst week ever. i had to take a road trip just to get out of the break in could not handle driving like a 95year old any more.....

LOL, I drive 90 miles a day, BELIEVE ME, I can't stand those that drive like so slow. But it's a necessary evil. Thanks again man!

paul_dezod · Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 5204 Location: Western NY

Thanks for bouncing in Chris!!!

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

paul_dezod wrote: Thanks for bouncing in Chris!!!

You're quite welcome sir. Sorry about the lack of typing and grammar skills there lol.

Chris H.

paul_dezod · Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 5204 Location: Western NY

CCIChrisH wrote: paul_dezod wrote: Thanks for bouncing in Chris!!!

You're quite welcome sir. Sorry about the lack of typing and grammar skills there lol.

Chris H.

No problem! Call me later today so we can chat about that thingy we started speaking about on Monday morning. Ok?

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

paul_dezod wrote: CCIChrisH wrote: paul_dezod wrote: Thanks for bouncing in Chris!!!

You're quite welcome sir. Sorry about the lack of typing and grammar skills there lol.

Chris H.

No problem! Call me later today so we can chat about that thingy we started speaking about on Monday morning. Ok?

yessa

CCIChrisH · Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Location: Conyers, GA

CCIChrisH wrote: paul_dezod wrote: CCIChrisH wrote: paul_dezod wrote: Thanks for bouncing in Chris!!!

You're quite welcome sir. Sorry about the lack of typing and grammar skills there lol.

Chris H.

No problem! Call me later today so we can chat about that thingy we started speaking about on Monday morning. Ok?

yessa

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