Ecs Clutch

[Chipped]

Lighter flywheel = more power (kw/hp) and less torque (NM). This is due to inertia of a fixed mass object. Easier to turn but then also easier to slow down.

Sharkie I guess we are talking small amounts of Power?..a few kilowatts etc?....so the question begs which flywheel should I get for my APR V2 Polo Gti?

[Sharkie]

I'd have thought only 3-4kw atw (read somewhere ECS claims 7-9hp) but taking Shaneth's excellent dyno results into consideration have been thinking maybe more, like 7-9kw atw .....

For APR V2 (and V1 for that matter) I'd go with the lightened kit as described here by Jimmy.

It is on my to-do list .... if my clutch packs up while I still have the GTI.

[VWindahouse]

Hey Jmac,

Also looking the ECS website the flywheel for the VW stage 1 clutch kit is a standard weight flywheels...I guess this means its not a lightweight wheel?
Which came with your kit?

Thanks again

+1 please Jimmy? I was thinking of going with the 14lbs flywheel and the Stage II kit.

[h100vw]

The flywheel in Shane's car is lightened to about 14lbs.

Gavin

[RoSonic]

kai,

Sounds good to me!!

Jmac - any chance of the VW part number for that release bearing. I know the delaer here in WA will struggle without a part number?

Cheers

I think it is: 02A 141 165 M

[Jmac]

Ok the part number for tha bearing is 02A141165A and the Flywheel in this kit is 14ibs. Just one more thing have a good looka t the release arm as they are bad for cracking, best to find it when the trans is out.
Cheers
Jmac

[Chipped]

Jmac thanks for the part number..great help.
Looks like the ECS Stage1 kit comes with a 20.5lb flywheel which they still term light weight......

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ok I'm stupid. I just saw there was the 14lb kit available as well.

[mozzzy_2000]

ok I'm stupid. I just saw there was the 14lb kit available as well.

And for about twice as much again there is a 7lbs lightweight flywheel version which is crazy light.

Does anyone know roughly how much a similar clutch kit would cost here in Australia?

[Kai]

bump..

Was this clutch always on special?

836.225 AUD???

[Jmac]

At the time was around $950 landed

[HOLEIN1]

thought id post up a bit of a heads up...

my clutch needs replacing, and i was able to get a ECS stage I kit with lightened flywheel for 650 plus postage from bug_racer

although i found the price great, it was more his willingness to give advice/suggestions to absolute spanners like myself who dont know the nitty gritty of everything... not too many are willing to help others out for nix these days...

thumbs up from me

[shaneth]

Holein1 that's interesting. To import it direct cost $834.24 so it would be interesting to see how he would supply everyone for $650. And this is the same bug_racer who quoted me $1000 + p&h for a ecs clutch to fit the polo only a couple of months ago.

On another note I know Jmac pretty well and can assure he isn't one to rip people off

[Chipped]

Hi Jmac and Rosonic,

Can I pick your brains on the release bearing part no.l
From what I can ascertain.
02A 141 165A has been replaced by 02A 141 165M.
VW say the latter part is all they have in their system and it corresponds with the description and "think" its the replacement for the former.
Rosonics VW clutch image shows the bearing with the new number.
Sorry guys just wanna make sure I get it right.

[h100vw]

It's likely that the number has been superseded to M, if that's what VW say.

Gavin