Mk4 .:R32 Clutches

[schoona]

Hi all,

Mine has decided to start slipping so I'm up for a new clutch, have read info elsewhere but curious to see how the aussie guys went about replacing theirs.

Have got a quote from the local stealer for supply of clutch plate, flywheel, breather and bolts, you don't want to know the $$$.

Am scouring aftermarket/online stores, but as I said, keen to here from guys here to see what they went with??

TIA
Mal

[team_v]

I believe DXD supply heavier duty clutch/flywheel.
APR uses them apparently.

Check out their website:
South Bend Clutch - DXD High Performance Clutches
Then go to catalog and select VW on the left.

[balkanac]

take a look at this:

OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning

[schoona]

I believe DXD supply heavier duty clutch/flywheel.
APR uses them apparently.

Check out their website:
South Bend Clutch - DXD High Performance Clutches
Then go to catalog and select VW on the left.

Ta, had a look but found "website is under construction".

[schoona]

take a look at this:

OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning

thanks mate, haven't caught your name around before?

Yesh, had shortlisted Spec Stage 2+ inc LW aluminium flywheel or the ECS Stage 3 with LWFW. Both between 1200 and 1300USD + shipping.

[balkanac]

the name is nik. I've been on this forum since '07

[schoona]

Thanks Nik, been on since early 08

[2000MN]

Isn't there a different clutch in the car now anyway Mal?? Why not find out from old owner (can't remember his name) about where he sourced his from....

[schoona]

Isn't there a different clutch in the car now anyway Mal?? Why not find out from old owner (can't remember his name) about where he sourced his from....

Is apparently a Sachs one in it at the moment Corey.
Gave Paul a call last night with no answer.
Have the Mike Webber sticker still on the car, will give him a call on Monday and see what I can find out.

At present the Spec items look like the winner though...

Thanks champion!

[Mr. JLT]

It depends on how you drive your car and what mods you have and if you plan to add some performance upgrades at a later time. Depending on what you want to spend you could get the factory FW resurfaced and just get a clutch, pressureplate, TO bearing and slave cylinder. I think it easier to add fluid to the new slave cylinder/TO assembly before you install it--makes bleeding the clutch easier. I'm running a Spec Stage 3+ with singlemass flywheel I didn't go to light as I didnt want to loose TQ. But I do get a little bit of chatter with the singlemass FW with the clutch pedal out. A mate hooked me up for cheap thats why I got it and its been good so far.. Clutch master, south bend and Streetwerke all make nice clutchs. I think when I get back home and the clutch is done I'm going to switch to a DM clutch as I want to make around the 600-650Awhp.
DM Motorsport - clutch

Clutch Masters- Your High Performance Specialists

Hope this helps J

[Manaz]

Jay - with the single-mass flywheel, is the clutch pressure-plate you have centre-sprung?

I've been considering SPEC for my next clutch setup as well, just a mild upgrade though as I never plan on going to seriously high power levels...

[Mr. JLT]

Jay - with the single-mass flywheel, is the clutch pressure-plate you have centre-sprung?

I've been considering SPEC for my next clutch setup as well, just a mild upgrade though as I never plan on going to seriously high power levels...

Yes it is-its a spec stage 3

[schoona]

Debated over the weekend and decided to go with the SPEC "Stage 2+" and as a necessity the SPEC flywheel must come with it.

Link here:
Volkswagen R32 MKIV 3.2 > Drivetrain > Clutch > ES#2102293 Stage 2+ Clutch Kit & Alumimun Flywheel - SV233H-2

From SPEC website (about halfway down the page):

SPEC Clutches & Flywheels: Auto Parts, Domestic, Import, Truck, Racing, Drifting :: Results By Car

HTH people in the future