Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Transaxle Need advice

Hey guys, i've got a problem and i need your advice. I bought my SVT in April knowing the clutch wasn't strong, but i had hoped it would last through the summer until i stored it and then i could pull the tranny and have it built and get a SPEC Stage 1 in there. Here is my problem. Saturday on the way home from Pole's house near Milwaukee, I notice some bad clutch slip on the highway. I get home and i notice it in almost every gear. It's been parked in my driveway ever since and i've been driving my SE. I don't have alot of money to work with right now, so any option i decide would have to be added on to my loan for the SVT. I've been exploring my options and here is what i have to decide between:

1.Quick fix: Get a SPEC Stage 1 clutch and related components and have local shop repair it for $550

2. Get a SPEC Stage 1 clutch and related components and have a buddy do the work so i save about 400 in shop labor

3. Store it till this winter and continue on with my original plans and forget about driving it and taking it to track days till next year.

4. Get the SPEC Stage 1 clutch and related components and have a buddy help me pull the trans and get it built by TH and put everything in over about a month's worth of weekends

I don't know what to do....could you guys gimme your opinions? Thanks