HPF Stage 2 Clutch Installed

nafoo · 12-20-2011, 12:45 PM

Just had Horse Power Freaks Stage 2 clutch installed over the weekend. Haven't really gotten on it yet (other than a dyno, which HPF said was OK) because I was told to wait 500 miles.

The main reason I bought the HPF over ACT was the engagement point. HPF has just about the same engagement point as stock (maybe a little higher, which is better IMO).

Of course the Stage 2 is stiffer than the stock clutch, but not by much (I don't mind since I used to DD a 2000 Cobra R).

Also, I'd like to thank M-Power Houston for the install and for finding and fixing a boost leak that wasn't throwing any codes!

Great shop that provides excellent service, very fair pricing, and very personable owners.

Sidenote: I have a clutch that can handle 800 rwhp, 650 ft-lbs tq. I guess that means I have to upgrade my turbos, right?

nafoo · 12-20-2011, 12:46 PM

Reserved for future impressions.

YMB_M3 · 09-28-2012, 06:27 PM

any updates?

nafoo · 09-28-2012, 06:38 PM

Forgot about this. Haven't had any issues. I started drag racing on it and it's holding up fine.

I'm pushing about 420/490 at the wheels now with my E60 mix.

YMB_M3 · 09-28-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nafoo

Forgot about this. Haven't had any issues. I started drag racing on it and it's holding up fine.

I'm pushing about 420/490 at the wheels now with my E60 mix.

Perfect, I placed my order today.
How stiff is the clutch? And also how is the engagement?

nafoo · 10-02-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kkashanchi

Perfect, I placed my order today.
How stiff is the clutch? And also how is the engagement?

Clutch is significantly stiffer than stock. Everyone who's gotten in the driver's seat instantly comments on it, but they also say they like it.

Engagement feels identical to stock.

YMB_M3 · 10-07-2012, 11:47 PM

I got the clutch installed on friday and have put around 100 city miles on it so far. The clutch is stiffer than stock but definitely still manageable and not difficult to push at all. The clutch unfortunately chatters like hell unless I give it and hold about 2000 rpms while taking off from a stop. Hopefully this chatter will go away as I put more miles on it. The clutch does not chatter in reverse. Engagement point is similar to stock yet a little more grabby, nothing difficult to drive and once I get into first gear then the rest of shifting is a breeze. Just that damn chatter engaging first D:

blackshan · 10-08-2012, 01:33 AM

Thanx for the updates!

YMB_M3 · 10-08-2012, 01:59 AM

update: i did a 6000rpm slow clutch release as hpf said with 100 miles on the clutch and the chatter is 80% gone.
let's hope it goes completely away soon

12-20-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
nafoo Major 48 Rep 1,145 Posts Drives: Boosted Bimmer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	HPF Stage 2 Clutch Installed Just had Horse Power Freaks Stage 2 clutch installed over the weekend. Haven't really gotten on it yet (other than a dyno, which HPF said was OK) because I was told to wait 500 miles. The main reason I bought the HPF over ACT was the engagement point. HPF has just about the same engagement point as stock (maybe a little higher, which is better IMO). Of course the Stage 2 is stiffer than the stock clutch, but not by much (I don't mind since I used to DD a 2000 Cobra R). Also, I'd like to thank M-Power Houston for the install and for finding and fixing a boost leak that wasn't throwing any codes! Great shop that provides excellent service, very fair pricing, and very personable owners. Sidenote: I have a clutch that can handle 800 rwhp, 650 ft-lbs tq. I guess that means I have to upgrade my turbos, right?
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09-28-2012, 06:38 PM	#4
nafoo Major 48 Rep 1,145 Posts Drives: Boosted Bimmer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Forgot about this. Haven't had any issues. I started drag racing on it and it's holding up fine. I'm pushing about 420/490 at the wheels now with my E60 mix.
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10-07-2012, 11:47 PM	#7
YMB_M3 Captain 227 Rep 658 Posts Drives: 2018 BSM M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (-1)	I got the clutch installed on friday and have put around 100 city miles on it so far. The clutch is stiffer than stock but definitely still manageable and not difficult to push at all. The clutch unfortunately chatters like hell unless I give it and hold about 2000 rpms while taking off from a stop. Hopefully this chatter will go away as I put more miles on it. The clutch does not chatter in reverse. Engagement point is similar to stock yet a little more grabby, nothing difficult to drive and once I get into first gear then the rest of shifting is a breeze. Just that damn chatter engaging first D:
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10-08-2012, 01:33 AM	#8
blackshan Private First Class 10 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (2)	Thanx for the updates! __________________ JB4/MHD, Stage 2 lpf,3.5 tmap, AFE DCI AND SCOOPS, ETS 7" Intercooler, AR Catted Downpipes, MMP Inlets,CP-E Exhaust, Carbon FIber CSL Style Trunk lid, M3 Side Skirts, Mtech front lip spoiler, Mtech rear bumper w/carbon diffuser and Alloy Technic 19" matte black rims.
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YMB_M3 Captain 227 Rep 658 Posts Drives: 2018 BSM M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (-1)	update: i did a 6000rpm slow clutch release as hpf said with 100 miles on the clutch and the chatter is 80% gone. let's hope it goes completely away soon
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