01-18-2017, 11:56 PM | #1 |
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Dodson Vs SSP
I know there have been many threads on this subject but I would like to get some feedback from some of you guys re the two.
From what I know the install and adaptation process is imperative to the successful operation of the new clutch pack. From what I've gathered through the forms is that Dodson can hold the power but is much more clunky and does not drive like stock clutch pack (is this the nature of the clutch pack or a result of not being installed correctly / adapted). For the guys who know they were adapted and installed correctly can you confirm how much more rough they are over stock? I'm looking into upgrading my clutch pack and there is a shop within 5 miles of my house that has trained techs for Dodson install (they do many high hp GTR's) and obviously they are pushing for Dodson. My main concern is drivability and ability to hold the power. I just had meth installed and have boost limited to 23lbs because stock clutch packs begin to slip at 24psi. Who of your would recommend Dodson vs SSP and why? |
01-21-2017, 12:19 AM | #4 | |
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GMWNashville did the install of both on cjrdriven's M5. He's not "Dodson trained" but he is a BMW master tech and knows these cars very very well. If I remember correctly, he had all sorts of problems getting the Dodson to properly adapt whereas the SSP was fairly smooth the first time around. |
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Go with Kris @ SSP The local indy shop that works on my cars tried the Dodoson first and from them sharing their experience the Dodson have a few things that don't go together as smooth as SSP SSP are direct fit / machines spec clutch disks where Dodson are not built correctly. SSP has no noises during any gear engagement's / shifts And, you get direct support from Kris "owner of SSP", he is on this forum and with Dodoson you have ZERO support. I think they are re-branded Greddy products anyways. Dodson is hyped up from the GTR world and SSP makes GTR and all the Heffner Lambo DCT clutches... You will be very happy with SSP |
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01-22-2017, 05:22 PM | #6 |
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After having installed both brands...SSP hands down is the way to fly. Functionally dodson tries to change the clearance on the clutch height which flat out just doesn't work. They are miserable to do the factory teach in procedure and rarely actually teach in properly on the first try or even the first 5. The SSP's were installed after the Dodson ones lasted a few K before the transmission started making a crazy humming noise and driving very very poorly. This happened on a long highway drive and not while driving the car remotely hard. The clutches got so hot it blued the billet baskets and the snout of the transmission. After having to purchase a brand new factory clutch kit from BMW the baskets were swapped out for SSP billet baskets and both myself and my customer couldn't be happier.
The SSP clutch kit literally drives like factory only handles power much better. Kris from SSP was awesome to deal with and answered any question we had about their kit and the differences between the two brands. They are located in the US which makes things much easier! After spending several thousand dollars on the Dodson kit my customer was pretty bummed having to spend the same money again. But after spending the money he couldn't be happier with SSP! |
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03-03-2017, 11:28 AM | #13 |
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I had a couple of questions while my clutches were getting installed and Kris responded fast and was very informative.
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03-14-2017, 02:08 AM | #16 |
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As Dodson is from NZ I had been considering them purely due to national bias but I had formed my opinion that SSP was the place to go to many months ago.
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03-14-2017, 09:38 AM | #17 |
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I love my SSP Spec-R kit. Takes all the power when I am wanting to haul @$$, but still drives exactly like stock when I'm in D1 driving with friends or family in the car.
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