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

[Polo GTEye N9]

Dear Polo know it alls, I am in need of guidance with locating and ordering these parts and where to get them: Clutch and pressure plate upgrade maybe lightened flywheel.

My GTi has 132 kilowatts at the front wheels and the original clutch has 60,000 ks and will not last forever.

Please help. I need specific parts suppliers and contact details and what part numbers apply to each item.

Price guide plus postage to Brisbane as well. One recommendation was 'stage one 14ibs one from ECS Tuning'. I emailed them and they could not confirm suitable clutch compatable with my Polo.

Thanks for helping, I need it. Cheers Al

[Jmac]

Thats because they dont have Polo in the US mate, you have the 1.8t , the ECS 14ibs is for the AGU mk4 golf and fits perfectly and have fitted many and on a few members Polos. Also if you are looking at 14bs you are already looking at light flywheel. It has a dual mass from factory and costs the price of an ECS kit alone to replace
From one Know it all
Keen to hear from all the other know it alls
Jmac

[Polo GTEye N9]

Thanks guys, so Jimmy your saying that your recommended ECS 14ibs is for the AGU mk4 golf requires the dual mass to be replaced and I quote 'Also if you are looking at 14bs you are already looking at light flywheel.' ? And if so do ECS have suitable flywheel and a part number also? Cheers Al

[csimpson]

Thanks guys, so Jimmy your saying that your recommended ECS 14ibs is for the AGU mk4 golf requires the dual mass to be replaced and I quote 'Also if you are looking at 14bs you are already looking at light flywheel.' ? And if so do ECS have suitable flywheel and a part number also? Cheers Al

Hey buddy,

Check out this link: Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Search > ES125 > ES#125 Stage 1 Clutch Kit - Steel Flywheel (14lbs.) - ESR198031S1

This is what I had installed in my 2008 Polo GTI. Didn't need anything else, just that kit and new gearbox oil.

HOWEVER, I am not entirely happy with this kit (almost everyone is though, from what I can see), and I am replacing the flywheel with this: Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Search > G60 > ES#250321 20.5lbs G60 Standard Weight Flywheel - 02A105269B and the bearing with this: Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Search > Bearing > ES#257450 Throw Out Bearing - 02A141165M

Hope these links help you get a better idea of what you need to buy for a 'clutch upgrade'. You only NEED to buy the kit in the first link - around $500 including postage - and this can be installed by a mechanic for a simple upgrade solution.

[Polo GTEye N9]

Thanks csimpson for the info and links. You have same Polo and have done the exact clutch upgrade I am interested in, nothing like experience mate, thanks also to Leicth. Cheers Al

[nightphotographer]

Hey - I've been watching this thread because I am putting in a new clutch in the next few weeks and was wondering what everyone thought of this - it's apparently a popular choice for the MK4 GTI and works out about $400 shipped with substancial warranty.

VW GOLF MKIV G60 FLYWHEEL + SACHS VR6 CLUTCH + ALL BOLTS | eBay

[Jmac]

Hey - I've been watching this thread because I am putting in a new clutch in the next few weeks and was wondering what everyone thought of this - it's apparently a popular choice for the MK4 GTI and works out about $400 shipped with substancial warranty.

VW GOLF MKIV G60 FLYWHEEL + SACHS VR6 CLUTCH + ALL BOLTS | eBay

Yep fitted one no less than 2 months ago on a Mk4. Wasnt fitted for spool up but a better upgrade from the OEM, just ask peanutbutterwolf, noting wrong with it and less chatter. Yes the 14ibs does chatter, but thats well known, i fitted penty of them and good few to members cars. They have had zero issues.
Anyway horses for courses.
Cheers
Jmac

[Jmac]

Thanks guys, so Jimmy your saying that your recommended ECS 14ibs is for the AGU mk4 golf requires the dual mass to be replaced and I quote 'Also if you are looking at 14bs you are already looking at light flywheel.' ? And if so do ECS have suitable flywheel and a part number also? Cheers Al

If u have checked that kit out u will notice the kit has all the hardware u need including flywheel. Don't take my word though. I'll humbly take back seat now and let the experts take over
Happy shopping

[Polo GTEye N9]

Thanks Jimmy, clear as mud before but making sense now. It is not your word or knowledge I doubt but my understanding and interpretation, Cheers Al

[noone]

That's the one I'd go for, even if it's nosiy when idling...