Best Stage 1 or Stage 2 clutch? Options

[Random_Stranger]

I know I already have a thread open regarding clutch issues, but even though I am going to take it in, I don't want to have to do it again. The guy is pretty cool, so I am going to try and talk to him about me getting the clutch and having his people install it for the deal of shortening up the warranty a few months. What is the best Stage 1 or Stage 2 clutch that will last?

[samir0189]

If its longevity you're looking for, presure is right, OEM will last long. I did say in your last thread that mine took 188k to die; that's impressive.

Also take into consideration what kind of driving you do, a stock clutch is very forgiving and great for traffic or stop-n-go city driving. Once you start moving up in stages the clutch gets less and less forgiving, and engagement gets harsher. The pedal also gets noticeably firmer, so be prepared to give your left foot a workout.

If you're intending to eventually do something like FI then don't waste time on the OEM and then end up having to change it again.

As far as my stage 2 goes, it makes driving a bunch more fun IMO even if you don't have power upgrades. A very much more aggressive feel to the car - we all know the stock 5s is the not fastest thing to drive, but it might just be the funnest!!