Poor Little Cone Style

Why is everybody so down on cone style sure grip units? Between a cone and a clutch type, if both are in good condition, the cone style will achieve just as much lockup percentage.

They take years, perhaps even decades to wear out. In fact, I have never seen one worn OUT. Worn, yes, but not worn slam out like I HAVE seen a clutch style. I think people put too much stock in what they read on the internet.

Fact is, a good cone style SG is fine for most any street car and will hold up fine for racing as long as it's in good shape. In fact, I would rather have a cone style for a car no faster than say 11.50.

They lock up just as good and you can get them for a song. Plus, going in a straight line, you don't have to worry about much wear. Not saying the cone style is better, because technically they are not rebuildable, although I have successfully reconditioned several.

They have fewer parts. So far, I have seen zero evidence one is stronger than the other as far as abuse. I just don't understand why people feel like they have to have a clutch style for nothing more than a warmed up street car, when the cone style can handle all that and more.