Sprung vs Springless Clutch Disc

[Orixy]

Gotta question here which I didnt find much answer from Google:

 

What is the difference between a sprung vs springless clutch disc in terms of durability, bite, and harshness?

 

Pics here:

Clutch disc with spring in center hub:

http://www.prostreetonline.com/apps/act/street_big.jpg

 

Puck-type clutch disc without spring:

http://www.prostreetonline.com/apps/act/xtremedisc.jpg

[Elfenstar]

durability> sprung

bite> unsprung

harshness (or less thereof)> sprung

[Orixy]

Tks!!

[Imuya]

The springs are to absorb the shock of the clutch engagement, right?

 

Unsprung clutches, wouldn't it be very hardcore to drive?

What's the feeling like?

[Elfenstar]

Yup, they're there to dampen the shock...

 

Whats it like... jerky is the best description i guess

 

Honestly they arent too bad in terms of drivability, unless you driving off from a standstill on start stop traffic.

[Koren]

lucky mine is sprung puck..

 

Edited April 12, 2007 by Koren

[Elfenstar]

3 puck. IMHO still very harsh for a daily. Since your's is street driven i would say a 5 puck cushioned button clutch would be the best.

[Boyboy]

how much does it cost?

 

for a relatively stock 1.1, would u say that clutch upgrade is totally useless? i guess for ur ride it's a diff story

[Orixy]

Found out the info from mech friends:

 

Sprung -> can have slightly more control of clutch engagement - less vibrations when clutch is engaged.

Springless -> No control, clutch is either engaged or disengaged - more vibrations due to this "on/off" aspect.