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Thread: time for a new clutch!

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    Question time for a new clutch!

    After 158,000k my clutch is basiclly dead...so since I have to get it done I might as well do an upgrade!

    Any recommandation for a good clutch kit? what are your opinions on lightend fly-wheels?

    and how many hours labour am I looking at to get it done by the mechanic?

    Thanks in advance!

    J
    - 95 VW Golf VR6

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    MJM Autohaus have a great deal on the Autotech lightened steel billet flywheel and Sachs OEM clutch kit, they quoted me USD$525 shipped for both which is a bargain when u take in to consideration the exchange rate at the moment, that's about AUD$580 Less than you'd pay for a clutch kit alone from VW I think? Happy days..............
    2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
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    That price sounds great,
    how much difference does it make? Is it a massive difference?

    J
    - 95 VW Golf VR6

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    I haven't got one myself....yet.... I'm told it makes a noticeable difference with the lightened flywheel though, much quicker throttle response and builds up the revs a lot faster etc.
    2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
    Forever blowing bubbles.

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    Fidanza flywheel = best out there.

    I think Black VR6 has one. You will have to import it but its stupidly light and strong. No clue on clutches, sorry.

    Labour will hurt. $500+ easy.
    1996 Golf VR6 Colour Concept Green

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    Thanks for the recommandation matt, had a look on the site but there are no prices, might have to PM blackVR6.

    I also found http://www.advancedclutch.com/ on the useful tuning thread, anyone had experience with them?
    - 95 VW Golf VR6

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    yeah Fidanza is crazy awesome

    I got it from a croud via ebay.

    http://stores.ebay.com.au/gripforce-clutches

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    Thanks for the link, checking it out as I type.

    found this on the ebay store:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SACHS...QQcmdZViewItem

    Is this a good combo?

    Thanks every1 for helping me..appreciate it!


    PS: I'm curious why there are no 94 VR6 products? They all seem to start at 95.

    J
    Last edited by JayVR6; 17-03-2008 at 11:00 PM.
    - 95 VW Golf VR6

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