I got a little scared of the harsh engagement and went with the stage 3. The installation was pretty simple. Only one bolt on the bellhousing was a real pain and it was behind the starter. Other than that it was a breeze. About 4 hours from start to finish. If you decide to change clutch ask for some pointers form us who have changed one as we can save you some time.

First impression after 20 miles of stop and go driving:

1) Definitelty follow the 500 mile breakin procedure. The clutch feels better and better the more I drive it.
2) You will notice that the engagement is pretty close to the floor. In other words, pedal all the way to the floor clutch disengaged, pedal up about an inch clutch engagaged fully. A pretty short stroke right next to the floor. Clutchmasters says as the clutch gets seated and breaks in that distance may double and be closer to normal.
3) Be ready to build some leg muscles. Although it is nothing compared to the old high torque non-hydraulic clutches of the late 60's early '70's I would guess the pedal pressure is approximately 2 times the stock. You will no longer be setting with the clutch pushed in for 5 minutes while you carry on a conversation.
4) The engagement is crisp and I fully expect the full power shifts to be quite impressive.


I would definitely recommend it so far. A good compromise between performance and drivability. I will keep you informed as I get it broke in further until the day when I can put the pedal down and build 14 psi of boost again!!

Clay

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Clay

Mods-Hahn Stage 3 Turbo/Hi-Flow Cat, Greddy RS BOV/Profec B Spec 2, MagnaFlow Cat Back, Eibach Sportline Springs, GM High Perf. Sway Bars, Koing "Unknown" Rims w/ Bridgestone RE01R Tires, RK Sport Body Kit/Ram Air Hood/Spoiler/Rear Valence, Vertical Doors Solstice Kit, Autometer Fuel Press,Boost Gauge, Autometer Digital Shift Light, AEM Wideband A/F Meter, Dark Walnut Woodgrain Dash Kit, Clutchmasters Stage 3 Clutch, Kicker 8" Sub/Alpine 6.5"/Blaupunkt 3.5" Speakers, MSD DashHawk, etc.

awesome..let us know... i need a stronger clutch as well..just waiting to see if the GXP clutch will fit..haven't heard good news about the Spec clutches!!!

did you change out your flywheel as well? or are you staying with stock..if you did which manufacturer did you go with?

michael...

I love the clutch but my now left leg is twice as big as the right. After 1000 miles my engagement point is about where the stock one was. When I first installed it, the engagment point was about an inch from the floor.

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2007 2.4 Sky

• Hahn Stage IV Turbo with High Boost option
• Greddy Boost Controller
• Greddy BOV
• Borla Single Exhaust
• 19" OZ Superleggra IIIs
• ClutchMasters Stage III Clutch

Starman,

Prior to this isntall were you running the Stock clutch?

Just wondering how long my clutch will hold out until I have to upgrade it.

THanks,

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North Fort Worth Solstice #2020
Mine on: 12/10/2005 from Alan Young Dealership
Color: Deep, Steel/Sand, Hahn Turbo, and other good stuff.

I ran the stock clutch before. If your not doing 1/4 mile drag runs or 0-60 mph runs you should be ok for a while. The stock clutch will not hold up under those conditions.

My observations are the same as Bill1966, after breakin the clutch pedal is about the same as the stocker. The pedal pressure is considerably more but nothing like the old muscle car clutches. I have not wailed on the clutch enough to give you an opinion on it's holding power. That is coming soon as I will be venturing to the drag strip. I will let you know about the performance of the clutch then.

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Clay

Mods-Hahn Stage 3 Turbo/Hi-Flow Cat, Greddy RS BOV/Profec B Spec 2, MagnaFlow Cat Back, Eibach Sportline Springs, GM High Perf. Sway Bars, Koing "Unknown" Rims w/ Bridgestone RE01R Tires, RK Sport Body Kit/Ram Air Hood/Spoiler/Rear Valence, Vertical Doors Solstice Kit, Autometer Fuel Press,Boost Gauge, Autometer Digital Shift Light, AEM Wideband A/F Meter, Dark Walnut Woodgrain Dash Kit, Clutchmasters Stage 3 Clutch, Kicker 8" Sub/Alpine 6.5"/Blaupunkt 3.5" Speakers, MSD DashHawk, etc.

Any issues with this clutch? I know Clutch Master dropped the ball on the Cobalt clutch first with the housing hitting the trans and they also wouldn't fully dis-engage. Most of the Cobalt owners changed them out shortly after installing.

No real problem. Pedal height is about the same. A little chatter on low rpm engagement(typical of kevlar disc). All in all I am pretty happy.

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Clay

Mods-Hahn Stage 3 Turbo/Hi-Flow Cat, Greddy RS BOV/Profec B Spec 2, MagnaFlow Cat Back, Eibach Sportline Springs, GM High Perf. Sway Bars, Koing "Unknown" Rims w/ Bridgestone RE01R Tires, RK Sport Body Kit/Ram Air Hood/Spoiler/Rear Valence, Vertical Doors Solstice Kit, Autometer Fuel Press,Boost Gauge, Autometer Digital Shift Light, AEM Wideband A/F Meter, Dark Walnut Woodgrain Dash Kit, Clutchmasters Stage 3 Clutch, Kicker 8" Sub/Alpine 6.5"/Blaupunkt 3.5" Speakers, MSD DashHawk, etc.

Great. Thank you .

Where did you get you clutch? I don't see the Solstice/Sky even listed on Clutchmasters website.