PARTS where to get these: Clutch and pressure plate upgrade maybe lightened flywheel

[nightphotographer]

Just bought mine getting it installed in early september alongside my Viezu tune

[nightphotographer]

Hey Jimmy - you know you say about replacing the ECS release bearing? Why is this? Also my ECS bearing as a VW part number on the bag - 02A 141 165M, but there's no marking's whatsoever on the bearing itself - so should I replace it before fitting? It's not a big deal, my mum can bring one over from the UK in like 2 weeks.

[Stuwey]

Anyone tried the Adelaide-made Xtreme clutches?

[h100vw]

Anyone tried the Adelaide-made Xtreme clutches?

From South Rd/Grand Junction? I had one in my A3 and sold a couple, once they got the cover sorted they were a good option. Just too pricey, that would be much worse now unless their prices have dropped through the floor.

[s4mmie]

Is ECS tuning def the best place to get the 14lb flywheel kit then?
It's currently on sale for $309 USD + $250 shipping.
I was going to chuck in their clutch installation kit (new stretch bolts and what not) and an OEM bearing.

Clutch Kit
Throw-out bearing
Clutch installation kit


Just double-checking before I click the button...

[VWindahouse]

Yes Sam, can't go wrong!

[s4mmie]

Anything else worth ordering while I'm there?
I always place an order and then remember something else I needed...

[VWindahouse]

Grab the turbo install kit mate. Also injectors if you don't have them, 4 bar reg & fuel pump. All the gaskets for your engine build. Forge 008 diverter with spring kit. New spark plugs. And a big F-OFF 6 piston Porsche front brake kit

[s4mmie]

Hmm injectors you say? Fuel pump you say?
You're like the evil little voice that my wallet hates haha

[Polo GTEye N9]

Is ECS tuning def the best place to get the 14lb flywheel kit then?
It's currently on sale for $309 USD + $250 shipping.
I was going to chuck in their clutch installation kit (new stretch bolts and what not) and an OEM bearing.

Clutch Kit
Throw-out bearing
Clutch installation kit


Just double-checking before I click the button...

Just placed my Order 14.09.2012:
description quantity each total
ES#125 Stage 1 Clutch Kit - Steel Flywheel (14lbs.) ES#125
Great for daily driven, and mildly tuned cars holding up to 250 whp.
ESR198031S1 1 $309.95
Sub Total: $309.95
Shipping - (UPS - World Wide Expedited): $174.55
Total: $484.50 to Brisbane 4109.

[Polo GTEye N9]

ES#125 Stage 1 Clutch Kit - Steel Flywheel (14lbs.) ES#125 Delivered to my door today! Well d.one ECS tuning

[nightphotographer]

was meant to comment in this thread after getting my install done on the ECS stage one kit - anyone unsure about doing this mod/upgrade/maintenance because of the 'noisy idle' is IMO absolutely insane. The reality is there is possibly a 15% increase in noise when the car is stationary, AC on and foot off the clutch, I come from a car with a LWFW which was about a 300% increase in noise when stationary and the foot off the clutch (don't know about AC, it's too cold for it in the UK). Even the absolutely disgusting, embarrassing tractor-like idle was nothing to worry about - you just kept your foot on the clutch. Anyways I'll stop rambling and say that I did not notice the additional noise until I tried all of the above to see if I could hear it, and it was only slightly audible and for all I know it could've been like that with the stock setup.

[Polo GTEye N9]

Better late than never, your comments very welcome. Cheers Al