XC92
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- Jul 22, 2020
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After all the positive reviews I came across I decided to get a South Bend Clutch clutch kit for my '92 Talon TSi AWD to replace the generic one that's in it now and no longer working. I was all set to order the Stage 1 daily driver since my car is stock and I have no near-term plans to mod it, and even if I do someday, it'll likely be very modest, 250-300HP tops.
But several folks here (and reading comments and reviews elsewhere) have told me that I might be better off with their Stage 2 daily driver, even though I don't "need" it right now. More rugged, longer-lasting, better feel, etc., with a still stock pedal pressure feel (if not right away then after break-in).
The S2 is only around $100 more than the S1, so it isn't a question of money (although all else being equal I'd prefer to save money I don't need to spend and likely won't benefit from). It's more a question of which is more right for my situation.
I'm a somewhat aggressive driver compared to most everyday drivers, meaning that I'm faster out of a stoplight than most drivers, drive a little bit faster than most, like to merge or change lanes a bit faster, etc., but I don't race, on or off-street, and have no intention of doing so--even in a red light dare scenario. Maybe someday, if I mod the car, but definitely no time soon.
I'm wondering which will give me a better "feel" for my stock car and driving style, which is more forgiving of my not necessarily being the smoothest manual trans driver out there, and which will last longer if treated reasonably well and never raced, popped or launched, or engine-braked.
I've asked this before as part of a longer post, but I'm breaking it out here as I'd like to decide this week and place an order. I'm probably going to drop the trans in a week or two and want to have the kit ready.
Btw, Amazon is selling the S2 for under $220 through WCAPerformance. Has anyone heard of or dealt with them, and are they any good? Their rating is only 75% or so, so I'm leery.
But several folks here (and reading comments and reviews elsewhere) have told me that I might be better off with their Stage 2 daily driver, even though I don't "need" it right now. More rugged, longer-lasting, better feel, etc., with a still stock pedal pressure feel (if not right away then after break-in).
The S2 is only around $100 more than the S1, so it isn't a question of money (although all else being equal I'd prefer to save money I don't need to spend and likely won't benefit from). It's more a question of which is more right for my situation.
I'm a somewhat aggressive driver compared to most everyday drivers, meaning that I'm faster out of a stoplight than most drivers, drive a little bit faster than most, like to merge or change lanes a bit faster, etc., but I don't race, on or off-street, and have no intention of doing so--even in a red light dare scenario. Maybe someday, if I mod the car, but definitely no time soon.
I'm wondering which will give me a better "feel" for my stock car and driving style, which is more forgiving of my not necessarily being the smoothest manual trans driver out there, and which will last longer if treated reasonably well and never raced, popped or launched, or engine-braked.
I've asked this before as part of a longer post, but I'm breaking it out here as I'd like to decide this week and place an order. I'm probably going to drop the trans in a week or two and want to have the kit ready.
Btw, Amazon is selling the S2 for under $220 through WCAPerformance. Has anyone heard of or dealt with them, and are they any good? Their rating is only 75% or so, so I'm leery.