SZ Clutch

Driftomodachi · 03-23-2015, 12:06 AM

I've heard good things about specialty Z. I need a new clutch soon. This one has a different CSC than the zspeed one.

.SZ Clutch & Flywheel Kits for Z33 (07-08), Z34 & V36 - Clutch & Flywheel - 370Z/G37

Anyone have experience with this clutch?

Hotrodz · 03-24-2015, 12:02 AM

Yup, there are a number of them out there, I have the Street Max and I have had no problems or issues. Call Seb and order one!!!

DOOMMONKEY777 · 03-24-2015, 12:45 PM

One of the best track clutches.

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2015, 01:05 PM

Call ZSpeed or Z1. Specialty Z has some of the worst customer service out there. Using their clutch cost me another $1500 between the rental car, additional labor, etc. They just rebadge a RPS clutch anyway. They will leave you hanging if you have the slightest issue and blame everyone but themselves. My using them was a huge mistake. Learn from my mistake.

TerribleONE · 03-24-2015, 01:06 PM

I love mine!

Seb@SZ · 03-24-2015, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Call ZSpeed or Z1. Specialty Z has some of the worst customer service out there. Using their clutch cost me another $1500 between the rental car, additional labor, etc. They just rebadge a RPS clutch anyway. They will leave you hanging if you have the slightest issue and blame everyone but themselves. My using them was a huge mistake. Learn from my mistake. They'll take care of you if you're local, but if they don't have to worry about you showing up in person to collect the money they promised you and never paid, they won't give a damn about you. **** those guys personally and professionally.

From Greg,

Hi Charles,

I am very sorry you feel we did not provide you with good service.

I felt we tried to help you in any way we could.

We had custom parts made and shipped them next day air to you at our expense to try to help you with what seemed like an odd problem.

I offered to pay labor for a typical clutch job if the part ended up being defective.

When the clutch was pulled, it was clear the disc had been bent and was destroyed trying to make it work being bent.

With over 30 years experience in this business, and knowing how our parts are tested, it was clear this disc was bent after leaving us. With knowing your turbo kit was a pain to work with, it was easy to understand how the installer could bend the disc.

When the disc was found to be bent and was clearly an installer error, it is not reasonable to ask us to pay for labor for something that clearly was not our fault.

We sent you a replacement disc, and even upgraded you to the more expensive disc on top of deep discounting the clutch to you in the first place.

I am sorry you see it differently and I am beyond shocked your trying to hurt our business on line.

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2015, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seb@SZ

From Greg,

Hi Charles,

I am very sorry you feel we did not provide you with good service.

I felt we tried to help you in any way we could.

We had custom parts made and shipped them next day air to you at our expense to try to help you with what seemed like an odd problem.

I offered to pay labor for a typical clutch job if the part ended up being defective.

When the clutch was pulled, it was clear the disc had been bent and was destroyed trying to make it work being bent.

With over 30 years experience in this business, and knowing how our parts are tested, it was clear this disc was bent after leaving us. With knowing your turbo kit was a pain to work with, it was easy to understand how the installer could bend the disc.

When the disc was found to be bent and was clearly an installer error, it is not reasonable to ask us to pay for labor for something that clearly was not our fault.

We sent you a replacement disc, and even upgraded you to the more expensive disc on top of deep discounting the clutch to you in the first place.

I am sorry you see it differently and I am beyond shocked your trying to hurt our business on line.

Greg,

I emailed you a full response to this partial truth. I'll be more than happy to paste the entire email chain here if you would like. Otherwise, don't bother responding to me here. I have every right to share my impression of my transaction on an open forum, and I will do so. The part was defective, and you placed blame on the installer to avoid having to pay out of pocket. That's not how a reputable company does business.

Hotrodz · 03-24-2015, 03:44 PM

I think it's time to give it a rest, everyone who frequents the forum knows how you feel and even at the end of it all, you are one of couple of people who have had a problem with SZ clutches or service. SZ is a outstanding business that has provide for many satisfied customers through out the Nation and Canada. They a great supporter of Z community by creating and improving products and services for which I am grateful for. So let's agree to disagree and move on!!!

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I think it's time to give it a rest, everyone who frequents the forum knows how you feel and even at the end of it all, you are one of couple of people who have had a problem with SZ clutches or service. SZ is a outstanding business that has provide for many satisfied customers through out the Nation and Canada. They a great supporter of Z community by creating and improving products and services for which I am grateful for. So let's agree to disagree and move on!!!

You can move on if you want. I'll give my opinion when people ask about them just like you do. My opinion is no less valid. They've taken care of a lot of people, myself not among them. And when people come out and say how great they are, I'll be the first to respond with the other side of the coin.

Hotrodz · 03-24-2015, 04:47 PM

Wow, not hating on you my friend, I'm just wanting folks to have a positive experience here and yes opposing view points are part of the game, but it does not have to be done in anger...ok if that is the way you want to roll. And just for the record, I did not say that you should not have an opinion or to shut up if you don't like what I posted.

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2015, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Wow, not hating on you my friend, I'm just wanting folks to have a positive experience here and yes opposing view points are part of the game, but it does not have to be done in anger...ok if that is the way you want to roll. And just for the record, I did not say that you should not have an opinion or to shut up if you don't like what I posted.

Yeah, I read your post wrong. My bad. Sorry. We're cool.

Juan@Fontana · 03-25-2015, 05:38 PM

The Specialty Z Clutch and flywheel combo is amongst the best in the industry in my opinion. I had this in my personal Z car and put many miles and track abuse on it without a single issue. I highly recommend their kit, being that I sell Exedy, ACT, Southbend, Clutch Masters, Competition Clutch, Spec, ORC, OS Giken, Blitz, HKS, and Specialty Z Clutches; my Vote will go to Specialty Z and OS Giken every time. it's really hard to beat a clutch that holds power reliably and drives as good as SZ or OSG. sure other brands will "work" but nothing that I've personally driven has worked as well as the OSG and SZ parts.

with that said, I vote you buy the SZ Kit. I sell it too in case you need to combine it with some Motul Torco or Endless Fluids. if I've sparked your interested in an OS Giken clutch please feel free to let me know I'll also be able to give you a killer deal on one of those. or if you want we can also give you a deal on the clutch installed here in house.

-Juan

Driftomodachi · 03-25-2015, 05:56 PM

Juan it's Norm usdm180sx on zilvia. Will do. Thanks!

Juan@Fontana · 03-25-2015, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driftomodachi

Juan it's Norm usdm180sx on zilvia. Will do. Thanks!

Duuuuude haha oh man i'll get you a killer deal on it, hit me up.

Driftomodachi · 03-25-2015, 06:26 PM

For sure bro! If you can get me a killer deal I want to go OS.

03-23-2015, 12:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	SZ Clutch I've heard good things about specialty Z. I need a new clutch soon. This one has a different CSC than the zspeed one. .SZ Clutch & Flywheel Kits for Z33 (07-08), Z34 & V36 - Clutch & Flywheel - 370Z/G37 Anyone have experience with this clutch? __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary ll GT-R start button ll GT-R map lenses ll Plastidipped fangs and rear valence ll OEM foglight & switch ll Motordyne E370 Cat back ll Motordyne ART Pipes ll Takeda aFe Attack CAI ll Sprint Booster ll Z1 34 row Setrab oil cooler ll Z1 Motorsports M-Spec Shift Knob

03-24-2015, 12:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Yup, there are a number of them out there, I have the Street Max and I have had no problems or issues. Call Seb and order one!!! __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

03-24-2015, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 20	One of the best track clutches. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

03-24-2015, 01:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Call ZSpeed or Z1. Specialty Z has some of the worst customer service out there. Using their clutch cost me another $1500 between the rental car, additional labor, etc. They just rebadge a RPS clutch anyway. They will leave you hanging if you have the slightest issue and blame everyone but themselves. My using them was a huge mistake. Learn from my mistake. pbs370z likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent Last edited by Chuck33079; 03-24-2015 at 05:29 PM.

03-24-2015, 01:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	I love mine! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-24-2015, 03:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I think it's time to give it a rest, everyone who frequents the forum knows how you feel and even at the end of it all, you are one of couple of people who have had a problem with SZ clutches or service. SZ is a outstanding business that has provide for many satisfied customers through out the Nation and Canada. They a great supporter of Z community by creating and improving products and services for which I am grateful for. So let's agree to disagree and move on!!! TerribleONE, 1cleanZ and axmea? like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

03-24-2015, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Wow, not hating on you my friend, I'm just wanting folks to have a positive experience here and yes opposing view points are part of the game, but it does not have to be done in anger...ok if that is the way you want to roll. And just for the record, I did not say that you should not have an opinion or to shut up if you don't like what I posted. TerribleONE and axmea? like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

03-25-2015, 05:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Juan@Fontana Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fontana Posts: 315 Drives: Z32 Rep Power: 21	The Specialty Z Clutch and flywheel combo is amongst the best in the industry in my opinion. I had this in my personal Z car and put many miles and track abuse on it without a single issue. I highly recommend their kit, being that I sell Exedy, ACT, Southbend, Clutch Masters, Competition Clutch, Spec, ORC, OS Giken, Blitz, HKS, and Specialty Z Clutches; my Vote will go to Specialty Z and OS Giken every time. it's really hard to beat a clutch that holds power reliably and drives as good as SZ or OSG. sure other brands will "work" but nothing that I've personally driven has worked as well as the OSG and SZ parts. with that said, I vote you buy the SZ Kit. I sell it too in case you need to combine it with some Motul Torco or Endless Fluids. if I've sparked your interested in an OS Giken clutch please feel free to let me know I'll also be able to give you a killer deal on one of those. or if you want we can also give you a deal on the clutch installed here in house. -Juan TerribleONE, 1cleanZ, axmea? and 3 others like this.

03-25-2015, 05:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	Juan it's Norm usdm180sx on zilvia. Will do. Thanks! __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary ll GT-R start button ll GT-R map lenses ll Plastidipped fangs and rear valence ll OEM foglight & switch ll Motordyne E370 Cat back ll Motordyne ART Pipes ll Takeda aFe Attack CAI ll Sprint Booster ll Z1 34 row Setrab oil cooler ll Z1 Motorsports M-Spec Shift Knob

03-25-2015, 06:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	For sure bro! If you can get me a killer deal I want to go OS. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary ll GT-R start button ll GT-R map lenses ll Plastidipped fangs and rear valence ll OEM foglight & switch ll Motordyne E370 Cat back ll Motordyne ART Pipes ll Takeda aFe Attack CAI ll Sprint Booster ll Z1 34 row Setrab oil cooler ll Z1 Motorsports M-Spec Shift Knob

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