I have had the exedy stage 1 and 2 as well as a few other brands in my different cars, and overall I think the exedy stage 1 is my favorite. It is smooth, has good clamping force, and the pedal is not too hard. It also lasted the longest (about 60k miles, but I drive pretty hard). Whatever you do, do not get a clutchmasters clutch. I have had two and both did not last over 15k miles (one stage 2 and one stage 3).