It's an overused term. Stage 2 means nothing other than it's upgraded more than another clutch by the same brand compared to stock. So a stock clutch has the ability to hold 350ft-lb torque...a "stage 1" usually has a stock pressure plate (so the pedal is the same feel as stock) but with a slightly more aggressive clutch disc so it grabs and holds better, increasing the max torque capacity to say 400ft-lb. By no means would you notice it. It could also be a stock disc with a higher clamp pressure plate, same effect. A stage 2 can be accomplished either with a stock (still) pressure plate and an even more aggressive disc, or with a noticeably heavier pressure plate with a stock disc, or a combination of a stage 1 upgraded disc with a slightly heavier pressure plate. This could increase the torque capacity to 450ft-lb.
Yes, you'll feel it in the pedal a little bit, but it doesn't decrease any driving feel. I had what some would call a "stage 2" clutch on my old Escort, and it was still lighter than my stock mustang clutch, yet they would both hold about 400ft-lb torque.
It just makes the clutch over all heavier and the clutch more grabby.Less street friendly. People usually upgrade if they heavily modified the engine that the clutch slips when they apply full throttle. If your stock clutch isn't slipping don't change it. It doesn't make the car go any faster.
actually decreases the ability to drive it on the street. makes clutch way more grabby. usually not an upgrade needed with a relatively mild vehicle
a stage 2 clutch has a stronger set of springs, a firmer grab and you will feel it with every shift.
ive been hearing about them im not sure what they do or what difference they make to the driving, any help?
