The AP paddle is very easy to live with. I find my bro's one easier to deal with than the Helix organic item I have in my Escort. I've seen a Black Diamond clutch die with just 180bhp being put through it so wouldn't recomend one of those either. AP also do an organic clutch that may be better suited to you.

My missus was adament she wasn't having a paddle until she drove one but is more than happy to have one in our Fiesta now. Just as well seeing as that was what I was having fitted anyway