spec stage1

[8000RPM]

with a resurfaced flywheel. is it normal for the clutch to "hop"/vibrate when engaging? it has about 170miles on it now.

[Reebs]

with a resurfaced flywheel. is it normal for the clutch to "hop"/vibrate when engaging? it has about 170miles on it now.

I have a spec stage 1 and that could be normal during the break in period (at least 500 miles of good city driving while grandma shifting). I drove it like a grandma until about 1000 miles just to ensure proper break in. Also, it is very normal for a spec clutch to "chatter" and make noise, but mine doesn't hop or vibrate now that it is fully broken in.



Reebs

[8000RPM]

ohh ok. that's good news then) i try to drive it slowly, but sometimes the wild wakes up. i haven't shifted over 4k yet, but that hopping worried me. i will take it easy for another 400miles. hope it goes away.
do you feel any difference in terms of performance from the stock clutch, now that yours is fitted?

[JustinCSVT]

To me, the SPEC clutch grabs harder than stock but that's about the only difference I felt. The SPEC flywheel made a big difference in response though.

[TRicker]

i have a stage 3, but if you ride it slowly, trying to be really smooth, i can feel a little chatter. if i drump the clutch, i can feel my head moving in a rearward motion, while the rest of my body lunges forward. at this time the axles make a popping sound, and then i smell this really rank smell and the car starts to smoke. is this bad? lol

oh and in neutral with the clutch pedal released i can hear a little bit of a clunkidy clunk once in a while, if i'm standing outside the car. from inside i cant notice it. also in reverse it sometimes makes a little bit of excessive noise which i hear is normal too.

[beyondloadedSE]

My spec 3 "hops" when under WOT and not engaging the clutch fast enough. I wouldnt think that wouldnt be an issue with a SPEC 1 though.

[TRicker]

spec1 is basically a slightly improved stock replacement, right?

[8000RPM]

lol tricker. that sounds baaaad

[beyondloadedSE]

spec1 is basically a slightly improved stock replacement, right?

quite a bit better IMHO.

[CSVT1214]

My SPEC "hopped" alot when it was first installed. Took a little over 500 miles for it to clear up.

I'd say you are just getting normal break in.