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April 04, 2007, 02:30:08 pm

stewardc

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« on: April 04, 2007, 02:30:08 pm »
I'm building an AAZ for my Mk 1 Caddy and need a good strong clutch. Any suggestions as to what, and where I can get one???

Reply #1April 05, 2007, 07:57:14 am

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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2007, 07:57:14 am »
clutchnet.com
thats where i got mine
im using their "red"
but a yellow would probably be ok too
Throttle cables ftw

Reply #2April 08, 2007, 05:04:22 pm

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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2007, 05:04:22 pm »
Dave at Passenger performance had a nice 4 puck a little while ago. Maybe he ran out, but he is up your way and would save you on shipping.
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Reply #3April 08, 2007, 06:56:54 pm

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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2007, 06:56:54 pm »
How long do those 4 puck clutches last? I mean, if you light it up at every stop nothing will last long,  but what can you expect with average use?
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Reply #4April 08, 2007, 08:33:16 pm

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« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2007, 08:33:16 pm »
http://www.vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=4961&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

supposedly one customer has gone 40'000km on his clutch with a 6 lbs flywheel...

i just tore apart the clutch on my newly acquired TDI engine (approx 130'000km) and the clutch looks beat.  i really want dave's 4 puck setup.


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Reply #5April 09, 2007, 03:58:43 am

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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2007, 03:58:43 am »
Quote from: jtanguay
http://www.vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=4961&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

supposedly one customer has gone 40'000km on his clutch with a 6 lbs flywheel...

i just tore apart the clutch on my newly acquired TDI engine (approx 130'000km) and the clutch looks beat.  i really want dave's 4 puck setup.


Dave no longer offers the 4-puck, but said he could accomodate me with another type. I'm presently awaiting the cost.

Reply #6April 09, 2007, 09:52:16 am

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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2007, 09:52:16 am »
So thats only around 24,000 miles right? Man, I would be replacing those things all the time.  I do around 4-500 miles a week.
2009 Jetta TDI Loyal edition, 6-spd. 16V 2.0CR


1985 VW Golf 5-spd, 4-door, 1.6NA  Bought from orig. owner in Savannah with 42,000 miles.
"Making the jump NA to TD" slow but sure.

1980 VW Rabbit LS 5-spd, 4-door 1.6NA almost 450,000miles  RIP

Reply #7April 09, 2007, 09:55:04 am

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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2007, 09:55:04 am »
Quote from: subsonic
So thats only around 24,000 miles right? Man, I would be replacing those things all the time.  I do around 4-500 miles a week.


No, you don't understand. He presently has 40,000 km on it and it's still going strong. He hasn't had them out there all that long, so noone has had time to put more than that on one.

Reply #8April 09, 2007, 12:09:50 pm

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« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2007, 12:09:50 pm »
Quote from: "subsonic"
So thats only around 24,000 miles right? Man, I would be replacing those things all the time.  I do around 4-500 miles a week.


hehe... that clutch can hold about 200 hp, and i highly doubt your motor is pushing 200 hp.  this clutch would last a very long time for you as long as you didn't dump it too often.

and yes... he merely said that one customer has gone 40'000km so far... so that doesn't mean that the clutch is only good for 40'000km... (i would never EVER buy a clutch rated for 40'000km... that is just ridiculous!!!)


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Reply #9April 15, 2007, 04:16:43 am

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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2007, 04:16:43 am »
I got one. Dave will be shipping it this week.