even at the std power levels the clutch can fail.
When remapping, its a risk which you should try and put aside some money for.
The biggest reason to preemptively change it would be to safeguard your DMFlywheel , which can be damaged and rendered unuseable if left withj a slipping clutch.
But I know Gaz on here managed to source a new OE DMF for under £300 which is a good proposition.
imho there are several stages
1. replace with all OE components (DMF may be reused if ok)
2. replace the clutch and pressure plate but use new OE DMF (this could be from sachs or maybe VWR etc)
3. fit the sachs (or other) SMF kit which uses a lightweight flywheel
option 2 would be best balance for stg1/2
group buy for sachs clutch and pressure plate was around £600
+ new DMF £300 (you may not need this but makes sense to change)
+ labour costs ??? (dunno but its not inconsiderable)
so if we say somewhere under 1k should get you a setup you wont need to change for any further mods.
also worth considering adding an LSD while the gearbox is off.
If doing a 'bulk' job then you could negotiate and get better value for money. (e.g. 1.5k for all clutch stuff + lsd fitted)
tbh I would not rush to get one fitted until you get an issue, but be aware if it does start to slip your DMF may be effected.
Get the map and take it from there
(besides if it slips you can always turn the map down to stop it slipping, then book it in to get a new clutch)
