Unsrpung vs Sprung hub clutches

[stealthee]

Most of you know my history of transmission and clutch issues. In trying to put together a list of parts and prices for getting my car on the road I started considering clutch options. I found a few fairly priced unsprung full face clutches for consideration.

My question is this, how does the unsprung hub clutch feel in comparison to a sprung hub? I don't want a clutch that is a pain in the ass for DD duty (a la pucked clutches), but I don't mind something with a little bit of effort. I mean, I did have an ACT 2600 for awhile.

So for those with experience with both, how do they compare?

[futurevr4man]

In my experience, the unsprung pucked (only type of unsprung I've used) are a lot more chattery if you're not paying attention. They also tend to be more of an on/off switch.

BUT. That's not to say they aren't streetable. I think mine (POS SPEC stage 5... 6 puck unsprung, like metal on metal) is plenty streetable. It makes all kinds of noise while engaging and is super stiff, but I don't really struggle to slip it or anything. I think it's easier than my bone stock Mazda 6 to be honest.

Lastly, something you're already aware of I'm sure... how streetable a clutch is, is totally dependent on the individual. I'm a 25 year old punk, I probably think things are more streetable than they really are hahaha

[stealthee]

The on/off switch feel you experienced is probably more related to being a pucked clutch, more than being unsprung, but I will await further responses first.

Appreciate the input though.

[UTRacerX9]

Are there any dual mass flywheels available these days? I had a sprung hub on my Stealth, with my 911 I run the GT2 unsprung hub but that is paired with a dual mass flywheel, and it drives perfectly with no chatter, but with tons of holding power.

After trying all kinds of pucked clutches over the years for various cars, I prefer the unsprung with a dual mass FW. If that's an available option I'd look into it.

[SUTHNR]

I've had a solid disc in my car for 4 years now - Spec 4. Love it. But I personally prefer a shorter sharper engagement in my clutch. It's very streetable for daily driving as I do when weather permits or it ain't broke....

EricB

[HLxDrummer]

Depends if you have a vagina or a penis... Just playing haha Judging by how you drive and your solid mounts and everything I doubt you would mind solid. Have you looked into the eBay clutches? I have the stage 3 sprung 6 puck and it has a quick engagement but definitely streetable. Grabs like mofo

[stealthee]

I'm mainly looking at full face. I actually found an ACT full face unsprung kit for ~$330, which is very reasonable IMO.

[Keyan]

If you want it to feel like a comfortable Japenese super car, go sprung. If you want it to feel like a race car go unsprung.

[arm0red1]

Spec 4+ unsprung thats been modified a littler beefier from rochester clutch and brake in NY.
Its a bit chattery when you engage it and dont pay attention but I DD it as its not so bad.

Would probably be even better if i didnt have solid front/rear mounts

[familyMAN]

Depends if you have a vagina or a penis... Just playing haha Judging by how you drive and your solid mounts and everything I doubt you would mind solid. Have you looked into the eBay clutches? I have the stage 3 sprung 6 puck and it has a quick engagement but definitely streetable. Grabs like mofo

This LOL.

Loved the XTD stg 4, 6 puck unsprung. Held 500awtq no problem. Easy to slip on take off with the 6g74, 9:1, e85, NA cams. Little chattery and more on/off when trying to slip on an 8:1, 3.0 with BC280's.

edit: Actually, still have mine on the shelf if you are interested. Lightly used (~1000 miles, 20-30 burnouts.) Would have to sell fairly inexpensively since they are so damn cheap new!