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For those that have been issue with your clutch having a “lock out” issue at the higher rpm’s, Spec has reportedly found the solution. I have been in touch with them while they were working on figuring out the culprit.
In my latest email with them, this is what i was told,

“The master cylinder just needed to be upgraded. They shift like a dream with it and the pedal feels tons better, too. That’s the first takeaway when I drove it.
The kit is an aftermarket large bore master (not an upgraded stocker). It is still good to take the line dampener out (near the slave), but it still shifts OK leaving it in, as long as you have the big bore master. The kit is direct bolt-in and also includes a stainless clutch line and all the required installation hardware. We are selling it to everyone who already has the clutch and flywheel kit for half price, which is below our cost to make it. $99. Then for everyone in the future that wants the extreme clamp pressure plate will need the hyd kit and it will retail for $199. The hyd kits are shipping now…sent 2 out today”.

I will be ordering mine next week and will keep everyone updated. If you have it installed please post your impressions!
Excited to get this sorted out once and for all!
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For those that have been issue with your clutch having a “lock out” issue at the higher rpm’s, Spec has reportedly found the solution. I have been in touch with them while they were working on figuring out the culprit.
In my latest email with them, this is what i was told,

“The master cylinder just needed to be upgraded. They shift like a dream with it and the pedal feels tons better, too. That’s the first takeaway when I drove it.
The kit is an aftermarket large bore master (not an upgraded stocker). It is still good to take the line dampener out (near the slave), but it still shifts OK leaving it in, as long as you have the big bore master. The kit is direct bolt-in and also includes a stainless clutch line and all the required installation hardware. We are selling it to everyone who already has the clutch and flywheel kit for half price, which is below our cost to make it. $99. Then for everyone in the future that wants the extreme clamp pressure plate will need the hyd kit and it will retail for $199. The hyd kits are shipping now…sent 2 out today”.

I will be ordering mine next week and will keep everyone updated. If you have it installed please post your impressions!
Excited to get this sorted out once and for all!
Link!?! I wants it :)

Paired with one of these and we got nice setup going
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While I can appreciate the product development that went into the hydro kit, I think it’s pretty crappy that they are making existing customers purchase it, just to make their car operate normally. They should be giving the kit out free to current owners and selling it at retail for any new customers. Additionally, there should be a very visible disclaimer on their clutch kits that lockout will occurs without the hydro upgrade.
 


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Thanks for the update man I just sent them an email!
 

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While I can appreciate the product development that went into the hydro kit, I think it’s pretty crappy that they are making existing customers purchase it, just to make their car operate normally. They should be giving the kit out free to current owners and selling it at retail for any new customers. Additionally, there should be a very visible disclaimer on their clutch kits that lockout will occurs without the hydro upgrade.
I think we are lucky to get the upgrade half off sir. If they sold the clutch with the new upgrade in the first place, the price would have likely be an extra $200. I think this upgrade will be necessary with any aftermarket clutch. So, thank you Spec for this upgrade. I can't wait to have this myself.
 

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While I can appreciate the product development that went into the hydro kit, I think it’s pretty crappy that they are making existing customers purchase it, just to make their car operate normally. They should be giving the kit out free to current owners and selling it at retail for any new customers. Additionally, there should be a very visible disclaimer on their clutch kits that lockout will occurs without the hydro upgrade.
Agreed

I think we are lucky to get the upgrade half off sir. If they sold the clutch with the new upgrade in the first place, the price would have likely be an extra $200. I think this upgrade will be necessary with any aftermarket clutch. So, thank you Spec for this upgrade. I can't wait to have this myself.
I agree with @jakabony because it’s the hassle of buying a product that did not work how it should in the first place.
There poor R&D testing the clutch out should have been correct from beginning. Why sell a product that is gonna give your customer a problem and then charge them to fix it. Initial customers should have got theirs for free and whoever they have make the hydro kits probably cost a less then $99. Cost my ass.
Sorry for those that have to pay someone to put the part in since some can’t do it themselves.
That is the hassle, as the saying goes “because race car.”
 

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So, is this kit only available from the spec website or is this available from @Two Step Performance as well?
 
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Agreed


I agree with @jakabony because it’s the hassle of buying a product that did not work how it should in the first place.
There poor R&D testing the clutch out should have been correct from beginning. Why sell a product that is gonna give your customer a problem and then charge them to fix it. Initial customers should have got theirs for free and whoever they have make the hydro kits probably cost a less then $99. Cost my ass.
Sorry for those that have to pay someone to put the part in since some can’t do it themselves.
That is the hassle, as the saying goes “because race car.”
Yes, that is all true. I think at this point people just want a solution. They are already invested and just want the product to work. I agree that we shouldn't have to pay $100, but at this point it is what it is and I want to be done with this lol
 


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In a perfect world, Spec would have realized this issue during their clutch/flywheel product development and add the hydro kit then, at a higher price point obviously. The fact that they released a product that has created lockout issues for like 99% of the customers who have bought it, to me, means the hydro kit should fall under a “mandatory modification” clause, at no charge to the customer. That’s how it works with technology manufacturers and this should be no different.
 

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Note to self, don't buy anything spec related or their garbage products unless you want to get screwed without so much as a courtesy spit. Charging people to fix a giant mess up on your end is just hilarious. But such is the life of another bottom of the barrel aftermarket company.
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