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performance clutches pro's and cons please
by
gldgti
on 06 Feb, 2009 17:39
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hey guys,
my clutch noise has not been fixed with the replacement of the release bearing, so now i'm going to have to pull the trans... i dont really feel like it though.
if i'm going to, im gonna make sure i do the big end crank seal (this time, i forgot last time).... now i'm still running a standard clutch in my aaz - 210mm - should i upgrade to something like this?
http://www.techtonicstuning.com/showpart.asp?partnum=141.613i have never used a solid hub clutch before - can anyone advise me about how much feel i will lose, and how it will be? i'm not so worried for myself, but my partner is still learning to drive and i dont want to make it too difficult.
any advise is appreciated.
cheers
aydan
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#1
by
truckinwagen
on 06 Feb, 2009 17:51
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solid center clutches make for hard launches, which can lead to premature failure of driveline parts if you don't know what you are doing.
for a street driven car(grocery shopping going to work etc...) I would recommend getting a sprung center clutch, you can still get performance clutches with sprung centers, you can even get a three puck sprung center clutch for vw's.
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#2
by
gldgti
on 06 Feb, 2009 18:02
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know who makes them?
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#3
by
commuter boy
on 06 Feb, 2009 18:10
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The normal upgrade is the stock Sach/Valeo clutch and a 16v pressure plate. The 020 trannies aren't known for their strength, putting more stress on them with a "racing" clutch isn't going to help I imagine.
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#4
by
gldgti
on 06 Feb, 2009 21:12
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true... i guess i'll just have to stick with what i've got and see what happens
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#5
by
53 willys
on 06 Feb, 2009 21:43
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I would get a sprung hub FOR SURE!!! solid hubs are SOOOO rattley on a diesel..and if you daily drive it you will get sick of it FAST.
I don't have a solid hub on my VW...but I Do on my cummins and it's BURLY!! lugging it=BIG VIBRATIONS!! you have to keep the RPM's up all the time to keep it from vibrating like crazy...
sprung hub for the win!!!
unless it's a full on race car.
my .02
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#6
by
Jettagli16v
on 08 Feb, 2009 12:58
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I agree with the above sentiments...
A friend of mine just took me for a ride in an 85 golf 1.8 with a similar clutch.
You cannot launch in first without spinning tires, and second and third chirp every time as well.
Racing clutches are good and bad for the following reson:
The clutch plate has no give, and the friction material is VERY stiff.
That means instead of half of the pedal travel between beginning and end of engagement zone, you have 1/8 or 1/16 of the travel for engagement.
It operates like an electric toggle switch.
I highly reccomend the Sachs sport clutch.
(and most of the ones available now are Sport replacements) I used one of these for 4 years in my 2.0 Mk3 GTi. You have the extra clamping force you are looking for, without the additional stress (on you, the drivetrain, and the poor girl trying to learn a stick!)
You already have the big PP, I would leave that (assimung it is OK, but I dont know the back story on your noise) and just get a Sachs Sport disc.
My $0.017 (Thats my two cents with the conversion to Aussie dollars!)
-Brad
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#7
by
commuter boy
on 08 Feb, 2009 16:42
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Spend the $10 while you have it apart and replace the clutch pushrod and tranny shaft seal at the same time you do the rear main. Really cheap insurance.
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#8
by
gldgti
on 09 Feb, 2009 07:50
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indeed...
i changed the throwout bearing and it changed nothing, haha.
trans out on the weekend..... actually i think i will pull the whole engine/tranny as a unit, swap in my new engine mounts and do the clutch stuff while the engine/tranny is out of the engine bay so i can makse sure it goes back together nicely.
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#9
by
theman53
on 09 Feb, 2009 18:42
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Is there a 4 or 6 puck ceramic clutch that has a spring hub? I would like to go that route if possible.
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#10
by
spencebm
on 09 Feb, 2009 18:59
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so what is the best dual spring clutch disk you can get?
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#11
by
53 willys
on 09 Feb, 2009 19:39
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#12
by
monomer
on 10 Feb, 2009 21:14
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A few member (Including myself) are using SPEC clutches available at 034 motorsports
I have a Stage 3 clutch here waiting to be installed. 6-puck Carbon; sprung.