Best Clutch

**sam.bird3** · 05-06-2013,08:58 PM

Just got in from a little spin and my Clutch feels like it is on its way out, the biting point is a bit high, it feels like it is starting to slip ever so slightly.

It's not at the point of imminent breakdown cos when I put it in 2nd with the handbrake on and lift the pedal it stalls. This is how I was always taught to check the clutch quickly.

What would be the best clutch to get considering my car is Tuned.

**Doctle Odd** · 05-06-2013,09:24 PM

How tuned? Luk or Borg & Beck (Frontline) are fine for standard cars

**sam.bird3** · 06-06-2013,08:43 AM

It's only lightly Tuned, it's not putting out anything serious, only About 215bhp. had a full exhaust and remap as the main tuning tweeks

**Doctle Odd** · 06-06-2013,08:50 AM

I'd say you need to aim higher than standard kit mate. Did you take a look on Crasher's website, he does upgraded clutch kits VW Audi Seat Skoda Specialists | Parts Service Modifications

**adamss24** · 06-06-2013,08:54 AM

Hi, doing a clutch and balancer shaft upgrade to a 2.0 Tdi PPD 170Bhp, also tuned to about 205 Bhp with a dpf delete. The owner went for Sachs SRE and LUK dual mass flywheel. Will report back with how it feels after conversion ! Hoping to hold a little bit more than the engine has to offer !

**sam.bird3** · 06-06-2013,09:00 AM

Will the DMF need replacing too or will that be OK? Can I do any checks before I strip it down? don't wan't to strip it down then find I have to go get a DMF too, but on the other hand don't want to buy one if its not needed

**Doctle Odd** · 06-06-2013,09:05 AM

You pretty much have to change the lot, including DMF, when you have the box out unless your converted to solid flywheel

**bobfish45** · 07-06-2013,10:47 PM

When I did my remap on my Passat,1.9 130bhp,the torque was brilliant,and two months later in 5th and 6th,slipping like mad.Lots of people expressed views as to why.When the clutch was taken out,the friction plate was completely unmarked,also the pressure plate,leading me to conclude that the pressure plate could not exert enough pressure to stop the flywheel/friction plate from spinning.It makes me wonder when people exhort the benefits of organic friction plates,if the pressure plate doesn't have the strength to hold it on,whats the point.I did fit a paddle clutch to that Passat,and it was the dogs,but slightly,only slightly,less than comfortable under normal usage,but that was supplied with a matching pressure plate,£350.Hope this helps.

**sam.bird3** · 09-06-2013,05:01 PM

The clutch is starting to slip even more now, if I floor it from stand still in 1st through to 2nd it revs but the speed doesn't match the revs. Looks like i'm going to have to change it as soon as I get back from Newcastle. I just hope to god it gets me home, it's a good job its mainly Motorway driving so won't need to use the clutch too much!

**Doctle Odd** · 09-06-2013,09:29 PM

If you can drive it "old school" ie don't use the clutch just match the revs for the changes and nurse it home my advice is don't drive it again until it's fixed