Awesome GTI said they wouldn't go near Helix clutches and that they have stopped offering them from 11 months ago. Has there been good experiences with them in general on these forums, also are they cheaper than sachs?
I think I know why.
Some aftermarket clutches cause 'clutch creep' because the amount of bearing throw to release the clutch far exceeds what the OEM clutch needs. This results in having to push the clutch pedal hard down on the floor, otherwise gear selection is difficult. Shouldn't be the case with the Helix though as they use the exact same SACHs pressure plate. The only bit Helix make is the friction material.
That said, some pre-2008 gearboxes have excessive end float on the gear shaft behind the black plastic cover and needs a shim fitting to take up the slack (quick DIY job). And also excessive crank walk (worn thrust bearing) can cause the same symptoms. You can check that by prying on the crank pulley. It should be free of any play.
Before parting with any money, I would ring Alex at AKS Tuning as he knows the full details of all these issues.
