Uprated clutch

**thefreak** · 22-05-2008,02:41 PM

So, I'm going to be getting the clutch and flywheel replaced. I will in the near future be wanting to stick a chip in as well, and read on one site more power can be achieved if the clutch is upto the torque. Is it worth putting a better than OEM clutch if I was wanting to increase the power, or is the standard one more than up to the job?
Also, if I was to get one, any recommendations on where to get it from?

**Pauloz** · 23-05-2008,06:17 PM

Originally Posted by thefreak

So, I'm going to be getting the clutch and flywheel replaced. I will in the near future be wanting to stick a chip in as well, and read on one site more power can be achieved if the clutch is upto the torque. Is it worth putting a better than OEM clutch if I was wanting to increase the power, or is the standard one more than up to the job?
Also, if I was to get one, any recommendations on where to get it from?

The standard clutch may well not be up to the job.
Theres a company called Helix motorsport in banbury who specialises in uprating OE clutches.

**bez101** · 23-05-2008,06:27 PM

the lads at allard are spot an know what there on about with TDI's
http://www.allardmotorcompany.com/allard.asp

**richie_mck** · 25-05-2008,02:41 PM

hello mate, i wouldnt advise a chip for more power, they are only a gimic, the best way to get more and an even distribution of power and to get rid of the flatspots in acceleration is to go for an ecu remap, usually round the £250 pounds mark and takes about 15 minutes, youll not regret it.