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Go this fitted yesterday and I've been driving like a granny (easier said than done) since then. What's the best way to go about bedding it in?
T. Spark
07-03-2007, 15:32
Sorry to hi-jack the thread, how much did you pay for the clutch? How much was fitting?
Sorry to hi-jack the thread, how much did you pay for the clutch? How much was fitting?
You have pm.
mattyfab
07-03-2007, 15:56
Dont suppose you mind PM'ing me too do ya. Im also interested in knowing how reasonable these are.
Thanks
All the info is in the JBS section, under "a few offers".
EdButler
07-03-2007, 16:06
Id probably be VERY careful for the first 250 miles;
Careful but not granny style in the second 250;
No launches untill after 1000 miles just to be sure...
Dan will be able to give you more of a solid answer though
I had mine done, took it easy for about 175miles on stop start traffic as recommended, then gently applied some torque and now I think its fully bedded in about 350miles
Done around 180 miles now, really starting to feel OEM, still taking it easy, very frustrating, feels like I'm never gonna be able to use the performance again, it's taking too long to rack up the miles!
Triple D
14-03-2007, 22:50
I took mine easy when i first had it installed :whistle: honest ;) I work for them and they advised to take it easy for the first 500 miles, but tbh the first 200 -300 and it was fine.
Tbh i gave mine some shit over the year i had it fitted in the car, been to santa pod numerous times, done lots of launches, and traffic light gp etc etc and even once a 2nd gear launch........... that made it slip a tad :hide:
The clutch is great, and justgives you that safety piece of mind that the car will beable to use all its power ;)
500 miles?! :blink: That would take a lot of restraint.
triple d...can you get them cheap then?
Hooch
Triple D
14-03-2007, 23:30
:lol: only for myself, have tried and tried with GB etc through work, but they just dont seem interested, and even with buying stuff for other people they will add shit loads on so it works out loads more as they are greedy *******s at times.
j.a.kelly
15-03-2007, 22:00
hoping to have mine done soon, with CC-2...but thats slightly gutting that I'm gonna have to take it easy!! cc2 n not able to use it arrrggghhhhh!!!
JK
Triple D
15-03-2007, 22:33
LMAO all you people udgrading with only stage 2 set ups :lol: awww bless. Just go the whole hog and uprate the turbo and get some proper power.
hoping to have mine done soon, with CC-2...but thats slightly gutting that I'm gonna have to take it easy!! cc2 n not able to use it arrrggghhhhh!!!
JK
Now that would be frustrating, 220 miles in myself and I'm starting to pull my hair out, I might just go for a long drive tonight. :D
triple D...im getting stage 3, does that mean im "going the whole hog"?
or do you rekon stronger?
HoocH
Triple D
17-03-2007, 11:26
id imagine stage 3 will be a sintered type paddle clutch
rashcupra
17-03-2007, 11:35
LMAO all you people udgrading with only stage 2 set ups :lol: awww bless. Just go the whole hog and uprate the turbo and get some proper power.
How bout IHI and stage 3 ;)
gazjones
17-03-2007, 11:38
think he is on about tdi's rash stage two petrol isnt much of problem for our clutches! untill dan drives the car lol
rashcupra
17-03-2007, 11:40
:lol: did he give your clutch some stick then down POD
Triple D
17-03-2007, 11:45
no :whistle: just cant launch shitty petrol cars
gazjones
17-03-2007, 11:46
a bit but only slipped for few days after
NotApplicable
22-03-2007, 14:49
I've had my 2005 Mk I 150 BHP Leon remapped and now definitely need to have an uprated clutch. It is on the original manufacturers clutch and slips a good 'un when I boot it. It's only done 20k miles and it didn't slip at all before the remap
My local VAG mechanic hasn't done a clutch upgrade just replacement with OEM bits, so he had a couple of questions:
1. Is it just a straightforward replacment or are there a load of mods that need doing? I think he is concerned whether he may need to replace a raft of other minor bits
2. What would be the exact parts list from, say Sachs ? Is there a thread with it all in?
I'm probably not going to upgrade the engine much further for now, so expect that I'm in the 185-190bhp bracket. Might get a rolling road done at some point
Any help appreciated
As far as I know it's just replacing like for like parts.
This thread might be some use to you. (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117446)