Mk7 Golf Manual Clutch Issues, Discussion and Questions

[dudgemo]

I'm running the harding performance kit on my stage 2 gti, it has stock like feel with no chatter at idle, but you do get more gearbox noise under load, not enough to be annoying but definitely noticeable over stock. You'd have to expect that on any smf tho...

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[HPRS230]

I'm running the harding performance kit on my stage 2 gti, it has stock like feel with no chatter at idle, but you do get more gearbox noise under load, not enough to be annoying but definitely noticeable over stock. You'd have to expect that on any smf tho...

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How long have you had it mate?
Longer term effect on car been ok?

Cheers

[dudgemo]

How long have you had it mate?
Longer term effect on car been ok?

Cheers

About 7 months so far. Car still feels great. More noise is only because your removing the Dmf which would be tuned to take out the gear noise/vibrations.

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[HPRS230]

About 7 months so far. Car still feels great. More noise is only because your removing the Dmf which would be tuned to take out the gear noise/vibrations.

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Yea I guess that's a major point of the DMF.
Cool. Ill see what a few other say, but they are local so its a no brainier really. Just need to save my penny's I guess

[LukeBrown]

I've also just installed a new SMF clutch. I went with an Australian made Xtreme HD. It's a great clutch that can easily handle stage 2 power levels but I've also noticed a significant increase in chatter and vibration.

I did some research on ways to improve the vibration and came across a product called Fluidampr which helps to dampen down the extra vibration that a SMF clutch creates, and also generally reduces torsional stresses on the engine which should help long term reliability especially with stage 2 power. I've just ordered one so will give some feedback on this thread once It has arrived and been installed.

Fluidampr Engine Damper - 2.0TSI - 551231 - 5983

[dudgemo]

I've also just installed a new SMF clutch. I went with an Australian made Xtreme HD. It's a great clutch that can easily handle stage 2 power levels but I've also noticed a significant increase in chatter and vibration.

I did some research on ways to improve the vibration and came across a product called Fluidampr which helps to dampen down the extra vibration that a SMF clutch creates, and also generally reduces torsional stresses on the engine which should help long term reliability especially with stage 2 power. I've just ordered one so will give some feedback on this thread once It has arrived and been installed.

Fluidampr Engine Damper - 2.0TSI - 551231 - 5983

I'm actually running one of them too ha. Forgot about it until you mentioned it. Don't expect miracles from it. I didn't have any chatter before I installed it, but I was hoping it would reduce the gear noise. Which it did to a certain extent, but not entirely. In the long term it probably will be better for the longevity tho.

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[LukeBrown]

I'm actually running one of them too ha. Forgot about it until you mentioned it. Don't expect miracles from it. I didn't have any chatter before I installed it, but I was hoping it would reduce the gear noise. Which it did to a certain extent, but not entirely. In the long term it probably will be better for the longevity tho.

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Yea I know it won't be 100% effective, but even a small improvement would be appreciated, and like you say it can't hurt in terms of better longevity etc.

[dudgemo]

Yea I know it won't be 100% effective, but even a small improvement would be appreciated, and like you say it can't hurt in terms of better longevity etc.

True that.

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[merlin6014]

I just order directly form Sach in Germany. Only took a week - They have a new clutch and pressure plate that can easily handle Stage 2 and works with DMF. Beautiful feeling clutch and no noise.

[HPRS230]

Any new Clutch installs? Feedback?