Question on Spec clutches

[Jray67]

hello,
What do ya'll think of Spec's clutches. I have heard a few mixed reviews. I had a Stage III with the aluminum flywheel and loved it until it blew up 45,000 miles later. All I have is bolt ons with a 4.11. After it happened I didnt want to spend a lot of money so I just put a Stage IIK disk in its place which is slipping after 35,000 miles (I think this is due to a pressure plate problem though.) Well its time for a new clutch but I am hesitant to put a Spec back in. I loved the Stage III but do not want another KA-BOOM!
Any testimonies from ya'll would be great.
Thanks

[danziger]

Define "blew up" please. 45,000 miles is very good for any clutch in a performance application. I have a SPEC III that has proved to be pretty solid considering that I make a decent amount of power...

[Jray67]

The center hub chunked and all the spings went flying around. The hub did not actually seperate from the disk but it had a few pieces break off the hub.

[WS.SICK]

I put a spec 1 clutch in and it lasted about 15k..slips terribly now- im never buying spec again

[LS1_TA_2002]

Do the spec clutches come complete with pressure plates and throw-out bearings? Sorry, A4 owner here. I would think that racing clutches would eliminate the damper springs to reduce moving parts and weak spots, thus, promoting quicker and more positive engagement.

[WS.SICK]

yeah mine came with pressure plate and throwout bearing- I also bought a new slave and master cylinder- And put in a Fidanza flywheel.... Don't let the fact that the SPEC is complete or lower priced fool you- I wasnt ever really happy with it.