SSP Clutches

Phat55 · 03-06-2018, 10:20 AM

So I’m busy having my engine built (Forged) at the moment. Car has an ESS 650 kit. Thinking of doing the clutches while the engine is being built.

Anyone have any experience or feedback with regards to the SSP clutches?

GMWNashville · 03-06-2018, 10:23 AM

The owner Kris is active on the boards and was a pleasure to deal with! Super knowledgeable and his products worked flawlessly for us!

Patrón · 03-06-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GMWNashville

The owner Kris is active on the boards and was a pleasure to deal with! Super knowledgeable and his products worked flawlessly for us!

couldn't have said it better myself. i've been nothing but happy with my clutches. i've seen him post on some facebook groups and he's extremely helpful.

IMG · 03-06-2018, 05:43 PM

Just spoke with Kris SSPKris and ordered a stg1. A really great guy to deal with. We will be installing his setup on a high HP E92 very soon.

OM VT3 · 03-07-2018, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by IMG

Just spoke with Kris SSPKris and ordered a stg1. A really great guy to deal with. We will be installing his setup on a high HP E92 very soon.

Last time I spoke with him stage 1 wasn't enough

IMG · 03-07-2018, 08:40 AM

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Just spoke with Kris SSPKris and ordered a stg1. A really great guy to deal with. We will be installing his setup on a high HP E92 very soon.

Last time I spoke with him stage 1 wasn't enough

It's the Spec R actually we ordered. Definitely not making anywhere close to 900tq.

Patrón · 03-07-2018, 10:04 AM

is there anyway of telling if a car has the spec-r SSP clutches installed? besides opening and visually inspecting?

OM VT3 · 03-07-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrón

couldn't have said it better myself. i've been nothing but happy with my clutches. i've seen him post on some facebook groups and he's extremely helpful.

What setup have and power do you make?

Patrón · 03-07-2018, 11:44 PM

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What setup have and power do you make?

Ess 625 w little bit smaller pulley (94mm vs 96.5mm)
Ess 93oct tune on ess blue injectors
catless xpipe
Dinan rear exhaust
Ssp specR clutches
Gts dct tune

OM VT3 · 03-08-2018, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrón

Ess 625 w little bit smaller pulley (94mm vs 96.5mm)
Ess 93oct tune on ess blue injectors
catless xpipe
Dinan rear exhaust
Ssp specR clutches
Gts dct tune

And how do you find them?

Patrón · 03-09-2018, 09:48 AM

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And how do you find them?

so far, i don't believe that they have slipped on any hard runs/pulls. i'm at about 4,000 on the clutches.

Phat55 · 03-14-2018, 10:07 AM

Thanx for the help guys. Looks like I’ll be ordering the spec r clutches

schnell1982 · 03-14-2018, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phat55

Thanx for the help guys. Looks like I’ll be ordering the spec r clutches

Get the Spec R package with the baskets for total protection.
If you want to go all out on transmission cooling, the cooling package is legit.
I have a few supercharged S65 clients running this setup.
Hot southern California days and with extensive track days and zero issues.

OM VT3 · 03-15-2018, 07:57 PM

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Get the Spec R package with the baskets for total protection.
If you want to go all out on transmission cooling, the cooling package is legit.
I have a few supercharged S65 clients running this setup.
Hot southern California days and with extensive track days and zero issues.

So you think baskets are a must?

Weyne Masters · 03-17-2018, 04:11 PM

Dont go wrong,Dodson is your best Shot!stay way from SSP.

OM VT3 · 03-17-2018, 09:57 PM

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Dont go wrong,Dodson is your best Shot!stay way from SSP.

Have you used Dodson?

Weyne Masters · 03-18-2018, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OM VT3

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Originally Posted by Weyne Masters

Dont go wrong,Dodson is your best Shot!stay way from SSP.

Have you used Dodson?

Off course my car has Dodson Sportsmans Plus since last year no issues ,Perfect,and very reliable ,if you compare side by side ,the difference is Hige agosto to SSP!
By far Dodson has a superior material against Ti SSP
And by the way All M3 Records has DODSON!
1/4 1/8 100-200. 1/2 Miles.doesnt matter,in the and off the day Dodson is unbeatable !

8k4 · 03-18-2018, 09:13 AM

I wouldnt discount SSP, I know they had many issues initially but many on the M5 F10 board had success with their Spec R package. Just my observations from reading

OM VT3 · 03-18-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Weyne Masters

Off course my car has Dodson Sportsmans Plus since last year no issues ,Perfect,and very reliable ,if you compare side by side ,the difference is Hige agosto to SSP!
By far Dodson has a superior material against Ti SSP
And by the way All M3 Records has DODSON!
1/4 1/8 100-200. 1/2 Miles.doesnt matter,in the and off the day Dodson is unbeatable !

How do you're gear changes feel?

rhyary · 03-21-2018, 09:09 PM

I have the SSP.
The up gear shift is crisp and more precise.
i had clutch adaptation issues and unresolved downshidlft delays that will have to be addressed this spring when my car goes out of hybernation.

While Autocouture (the shop) is comitted to this issue, I am less impressed with Kris response or concerned about this. While Kris was very helpful during the sales cycle, after the install he has been less “satisfaction” oriented. since this is an active issue, i am chosing my words carefully.

On one hand there is an added benefit of crisp updhift that are very satisfying. so mission accomplished here.

but the issue is that it does not always doing it, indicating somekind of software issue.

second, downshift are not good for two reasons:
1. downshift is not reacting immidiatly to the paddle
2. The clutch slip as it wants to make a gentle downshift. like transmission on level 2.
3. sometimes it blip with instant downshift. can’t tell when it will do that. when it does, it’s wonderful.

So at this point, Autocouture is still working on the issue. I did not get the baskets and I regret it. The issue is that you get a used basket and new clutch pack and there is finger pointing.

when you get a new basket and new clatches there is only one direction, SSP.

Honestly, such an expensive upgrade should work in a significantly better way.
My experience is not great so far.

Again I wanted to say that Autocouture is committed to get this resolved, but SSP is seems to be less excited about the issue.

Pro-AM3 · 03-22-2018, 04:40 PM

I had Dodson Sportsman and the upshifts were waaaay crisper than oem. Slight noise when going from gear to Reverse, but that is all. Dodson has the tech behind the worlds fastest Ms and GTR's, im not sure about anyone else

OM VT3 · 03-22-2018, 04:52 PM

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I had Dodson Sportsman and the upshifts were waaaay crisper than oem. Slight noise when going from gear to Reverse, but that is all. Dodson has the tech behind the worlds fastest Ms and GTR's, im not sure about anyone else

Was there any down side to them?

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8k4 First Lieutenant 163 Rep 369 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I wouldnt discount SSP, I know they had many issues initially but many on the M5 F10 board had success with their Spec R package. Just my observations from reading
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rhyary Colonel 1563 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	I have the SSP. The up gear shift is crisp and more precise. i had clutch adaptation issues and unresolved downshidlft delays that will have to be addressed this spring when my car goes out of hybernation. While Autocouture (the shop) is comitted to this issue, I am less impressed with Kris response or concerned about this. While Kris was very helpful during the sales cycle, after the install he has been less “satisfaction” oriented. since this is an active issue, i am chosing my words carefully. On one hand there is an added benefit of crisp updhift that are very satisfying. so mission accomplished here. but the issue is that it does not always doing it, indicating somekind of software issue. second, downshift are not good for two reasons: 1. downshift is not reacting immidiatly to the paddle 2. The clutch slip as it wants to make a gentle downshift. like transmission on level 2. 3. sometimes it blip with instant downshift. can’t tell when it will do that. when it does, it’s wonderful. So at this point, Autocouture is still working on the issue. I did not get the baskets and I regret it. The issue is that you get a used basket and new clutch pack and there is finger pointing. when you get a new basket and new clatches there is only one direction, SSP. Honestly, such an expensive upgrade should work in a significantly better way. My experience is not great so far. Again I wanted to say that Autocouture is committed to get this resolved, but SSP is seems to be less excited about the issue. Last edited by rhyary; 03-21-2018 at 09:20 PM..
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Pro-AM3 Lieutenant 71 Rep 460 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dover, DE iTrader: (0)	I had Dodson Sportsman and the upshifts were waaaay crisper than oem. Slight noise when going from gear to Reverse, but that is all. Dodson has the tech behind the worlds fastest Ms and GTR's, im not sure about anyone else
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