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New clutch kit.
« on: December 11, 2014, 12:40:08 pm »
I am thinking about bringing a new clutch kit over from the US but they don't seem to have the s3 8p. My question is can I order a mk6 golf R clutch kit? Not 100% sure on my gearbox code, maybe kdt. Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2014, 02:05:10 pm »
I am sorry if this is irrelevant, but I am getting the mk5 gti helix clutch kit in from the US saving around £100. I think you can get your code from a local VW dealer parts section!  :fighting2: :driver:

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2014, 06:56:21 pm »
Yeah the price difference is massive. Have you taken into account import tax?

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2014, 11:18:57 pm »
I am sorry if this is irrelevant, but I am getting the mk5 gti helix clutch kit in from the US saving around £100. I think you can get your code from a local VW dealer parts section!  :fighting2: :driver:

So the clutch gets made in the UK, shipped to the US, then shipped back to the UK.  Surely the shipping plus the import duty and vat would make it cost more?
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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2014, 08:07:22 am »
I am sorry if this is irrelevant, but I am getting the mk5 gti helix clutch kit in from the US saving around £100. I think you can get your code from a local VW dealer parts section!  :fighting2: :driver:

So the clutch gets made in the UK, shipped to the US, then shipped back to the UK.  Surely the shipping plus the import duty and vat would make it cost more?

I'm a little intrigued also as that's what I was thinking. I had a little look last night and the only 'Helix' products I could find in U.S were light clusters etc.
« Last Edit: December 13, 2014, 08:09:02 am by PT82 »

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2014, 03:28:26 pm »
Maybe from the Helix side of things. I am going clutchmasters this time and to my door with everything included I am saving at least £250.

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2014, 09:40:07 am »
I would fit a clutchmasters twin with your engine spec the helix wont last
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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2014, 02:32:17 pm »
Yeah it's not me that's going helix it's ruh that is importing the helix. I am going to give the clutchmasters twin a go.

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2014, 03:03:45 pm »
i think its brilliant  :happy2: the fx725 is snappy but good for racing the fx850 is abit more user friendly
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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2014, 03:08:29 pm »

How much is the clutchmasters twin setup? The one that's ideal for 360 - 400 hp, daily & trackdays
« Last Edit: December 14, 2014, 03:11:51 pm by Tfsi_Mike »

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2014, 03:22:54 pm »
Going to be the 850 for me bit worried about the 725. Mike I don't think it is possible to get a twin setup for 400bhp, the twin setup is for 500+. I think the fx400 single is around the £900 mark.

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2014, 03:40:08 pm »
Any one on here mind summarising which clutch & flywheel combination is recommended for the various stages of tune ?

With supplier & price if possible ;-)

Something like:

Standard LUK clutch + LUK DMF   £150, £200      Stock tune, Stage 1 + Stage 2 GTI, Stage 1 Ed30 with linear mapping (sig. less mid range torque)
Helix organic+ LUK DMF               £350, £200     Stage 3 GTI, Stage 2 Ed30 (full fat torque) 380Nm
Helix + SMF                                £350, £350     Stage 2+ Ed30, 450Nm
Clutchmasters  FX400                   £900              Stage 2+ Ed30

I've just made up those numbers, so someone who knows for sure please amend as necessary.

I've got a felling that I'll need to attend to the clutch sooner rather than later, no slippage yet with a linear tune, but I'd like some gold top goodness.

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2014, 04:09:24 pm »
Going to be the 850 for me bit worried about the 725. Mike I don't think it is possible to get a twin setup for 400bhp, the twin setup is for 500+. I think the fx400 single is around the £900 mark.

Stevie.

what you worried about drivability? heard nothing but great things about both and its the only clutch i havent had problems with so far.. there very noisy though but doesnt bother me

you using wot shift?
« Last Edit: December 14, 2014, 04:11:49 pm by Pikey Motorsports »
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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2014, 04:49:18 pm »
Yeah drivability, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights. I still use mine couple of days a week as a daily so thought I would go for the less aggressive. Is it a aluminium flywheel you use?

I don't wot shift just now no.

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Re: New clutch kit.
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2014, 04:57:56 pm »
No i kept the steel it takes alot of revs to get going as itis and there where other reasons which i decided steel would be better

Have it setup trust me that clutch with wotshifting will feel like its gave the car another 70hp huge difference not dropping boost through gears with a bt setup
« Last Edit: December 14, 2014, 04:59:52 pm by Pikey Motorsports »
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