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That stage 3 clutch might be great for holding power, but it's not going to do great on your commute to work. Clutch Pressure Plate
You may think it a good idea to swap out your stock clutch with an aftermarket heavy-duty race item to handle all of your car's extra power. If you use that car for anything other than racing, you won't have a good time, according to the folks at Team O'Neil Rally School.
While a normal clutch features a springs and low-friction material used to absorb slipping and hard launches, a race clutch features ultra-grabby material that limit's the driver's ability to slip without overheating the disc. Overheat it enough and your clutch and flywheel will actually fuse together, locking you out from controlling what gear you're in. In addition to hard launches and stress-filled hill starts, you'll also have to worry about stranding yourself on the road.
Brake Clutch Pedal Assembly Using a street clutch from a Jeep Cherokee and a race clutch from a Ford Fiesta, Team O'Neil gives you a visual descriptor on how the two work, what they're good at, and what they shouldn't be used for. Watch for yourself.