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Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« on: December 09, 2009, 01:46:16 pm »
Looking for feedback from people who've upgraded their clutch on stage2+ edition30s please.
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2009, 07:58:48 am »
no one ???
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2009, 08:33:15 am »
Matt ED30 has the VWR one fitted...   :smiley:
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2009, 09:32:40 am »
Craig at Statllers has a Sach's clutch fitted to his manual ED30. Holds the power very well, with no feel of slip. :smiley:
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2009, 06:04:27 pm »
Maybe add Stage2+ to the tittle as there are a few S3 and Cupra drivers @ stage 2+ with new clutches....

Had VWRs upgrade recently.  Not 100% on how high the pedal is for a brand new clutch.  Its in in Jan for Diff and to add the uprated pressure plate as the wrong one turned up for my car.  Going to mention the high pedal to them then, will update.

The uprated (sintered metal) clutch disc seems up to the job and takes the abuse APR stage 2+ can throw at it.  I find it slightly juddery sometime setting off but that could be down to my driving.  Probably as I'm over cautious not to slip the clutch, having had to buy a new dual mass flywheel @ £500.....
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2009, 06:09:15 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on December 10, 2009, 06:04:27 pm
Maybe add Stage2+ to the tittle as there are a few S3 and Cupra drivers @ stage 2+ with new clutches....

Had VWRs upgrade recently.  Not 100% on how high the pedal is for a brand new clutch.  Its in in Jan for Diff and to add the uprated pressure plate as the wrong one turned up for my car.  Going to mention the high pedal to them then, will update.

The uprated (sintered metal) clutch disc seems up to the job and takes the abuse APR stage 2+ can throw at it.  I find it slightly juddery sometime setting off but that could be down to my driving.  Probably as I'm over cautious not to slip the clutch, having had to buy a new dual mass flywheel @ £500.....

Most of the problem with the stock 'clutch' is actually the flywheel..

Anything which uses a stock duel mass flywheel will end up having problems..

I went for a Southbend stage 5 on the S3, it was light, had incredible bite (even launch after launch after launch) and is easy to drive with..

Only downside for some would be that it makes a little noise, just chatter from the single mass flywheel.. Was £1200 I think..
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2009, 06:13:18 pm »
Quote from: jonnyc on December 10, 2009, 06:09:15 pm
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on December 10, 2009, 06:04:27 pm
Maybe add Stage2+ to the tittle as there are a few S3 and Cupra drivers @ stage 2+ with new clutches....

Had VWRs upgrade recently.  Not 100% on how high the pedal is for a brand new clutch.  Its in in Jan for Diff and to add the uprated pressure plate as the wrong one turned up for my car.  Going to mention the high pedal to them then, will update.

The uprated (sintered metal) clutch disc seems up to the job and takes the abuse APR stage 2+ can throw at it.  I find it slightly juddery sometime setting off but that could be down to my driving.  Probably as I'm over cautious not to slip the clutch, having had to buy a new dual mass flywheel @ £500.....

Most of the problem with the stock 'clutch' is actually the flywheel..

Anything which uses a stock duel mass flywheel will end up having problems..

I went for a Southbend stage 5 on the S3, it was light, had incredible bite (even launch after launch after launch) and is easy to drive with..

Only downside for some would be that it makes a little noise, just chatter from the single mass flywheel.. Was £1200 I think..

Sounds perfect, only down side for me is the £1200 bit...
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2009, 06:13:46 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on December 10, 2009, 06:13:18 pm
Sounds perfect, only down side for me is the £1200 bit...

Hold on, it may have been $1200.. Ill just check..
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2009, 06:16:55 pm »
Quote from: jonnyc on December 10, 2009, 06:13:46 pm
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on December 10, 2009, 06:13:18 pm
Sounds perfect, only down side for me is the £1200 bit...

Hold on, it may have been $1200.. Ill just check..

Right, it was $1290 plus shipping, probably $100 as its pretty heavy, then I paid £150 to get in the UK (customs  :booty:)

So just over a grand..
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2009, 07:53:35 am »
Cheers Jonny, probably a little more than I was hoping to spend but it does sound good.
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2009, 09:22:45 am »
I phoned VWR day before yesterday as I'm so fed up with watching the revs fly after 2000k in 4th, 5th and 6th - gonna see if VW will fit a clutch under my maintainence package first and if not go for the VWR disc only - Matt @ VWR quoted £366.08 for the disc only but strongly advised that I buy the cover too - £420, think budget dictates it'll be the disc only - intend to purchase in January.
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2009, 12:24:07 pm »
Just booked mine in to R-tech in Hinkley, £750 all in for the sachs upgraded clutch, including a new release bearing.
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2009, 01:08:00 pm »
Is that the plate and cover, no flywheel I take it?
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #13 on: December 11, 2009, 01:54:07 pm »
Are DMF issues common with the GTI?
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Re: Edition 30 clutch upgrade
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2009, 07:22:16 pm »
Quote from: animal on December 11, 2009, 01:54:07 pm
Are DMF issues common with the GTI?

The DMF is usually replaced alongside a new clutch, but isn't absolutely necessary. I think this is where some of the confusion/myth lies between failed DMF's and replacing healthy DMF's for the sake of it.
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