Clutch Question

[ChrisUK]

Just a passing thought........

There are loads of threads around at the minute regarding slipping clutches on the Leon FR TDI's after a remap.

I was thinking...................The Cupra R clutch must be able to handle a whole lot more BHP & torque as standard than the standard TDI clutch, are the 2 clutches the same or different?, and would the cupra r clutch fit the TDI ? - would it make any difference what so ever ?

Ta

 

[CupraJay]

I dont know mate..But, some interesting Information..I friend of mine has a G60 flywheel, and VR6 cluthc in his mk4 Golf gti. Same engine as LC...and it fits and works well with his 293bhp.

You'd be surprised whats fits..so it may.

 

[InfernalBadger]

The TDI FR has about 30 more lb's of torque standard than the Cupra R does. (Dont think the Cupra R one goes over 300lb with a remap either)

So they probably have a similar, if not the same clutch.

 

[ChrisUK]

Trying to think of a way to save £700+ lol !!

 

[Mitchy]

Im 99% sure both are the same 240mm 6sp clutches.

LCR clutches slip too

 

[ChrisUK]

Ah well - back to selling my body (65p & counting !!)

 

[DIFT]

You can get them cheaper than £700 if you look around mate. Plus helps if you have mates who can fit them

 

[schnipps]

Are they both hydraulic clutches? My clutch is perfect according to SEAT, just had it in yesterday for a whole day of testing etc and they cant fault it. Ah well looks like the maps staying turned off as the thought of dropping nearly 1k on a clutch is out of the question financially unless i win on the scratchcards

 

[Melba Toast]

Will anything else fit from the vag range like the new Octavia vrs diesel clutch, thats rated for 170bhp/350lb.
Or if you buy a new clutch from Seat have they modified it due to the problems?

 

[ChrisUK]

I hope there is a cheaper option, I just can't lay out a whack of cash at this time of the year

 

[schnipps]

I hope there is a cheaper option, I just can't lay out a whack of cash at this time of the year

Is your under warranty Chris? Can you not get the map pulled back a bit for the winter and then look at a clutch in the new year. I would only do it if i could get one fitted for around £400 anymore is too much for me, ive other things i would rather buy than a clutch really. Much rather have a set of 18" RS6's and a new exhaust with an oval tip.

 

[ChrisUK]

Yea car is still under warranty for another 18 months - doubt they'd do anything about it though as it's a wear & tear part !

I could get the map restricted a bit, but it's a 100 mile journey to the mapping place & I really cannot be @rsed lol

Anyways, I've got a conservatory to get built before xmas......

Just been looking at the new 07 WRX's on the allbrandsnew sire for £16k !!!!

 

[schnipps]

Yea car is still under warranty for another 18 months - doubt they'd do anything about it though as it's a wear & tear part !

I could get the map restricted a bit, but it's a 100 mile journey to the mapping place & I really cannot be @rsed lol

Anyways, I've got a conservatory to get built before xmas......

Just been looking at the new 07 WRX's on the allbrandsnew sire for £16k !!!!

Wear and tear it is but if they see it slip they would i assume do something about it, aslong as the mileage isnt sky high i suppose. Mine wont slip in stock so im snookered with warranty. How bad is it slipping now? I found mine a pleasure to drive again with it switch off tbh as it just felt nicer (not as fast of course though) I realise you cant get yours turned off though i dont think.

Would you buy the clutch then take it to a garage? Also do yu need to do the flywheel aswell or is it all part fo the same thing.