got my replacement slave though, but they've sent me a cheapy one from euro car parts. pretty pissed off with that but no choice but to get it fitted and see how i get on as i have no form of transport atm.
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Abit more of a delay, Awesome sent a set of flywheel bolts but one bolt doesnt have any threads so gave them a call and they said they would send one out when they find one or get one sent from the clutch kit manufacturers. 
Im sure the bolts should also come with thread lock on them too, minor issue and lucky car off road for the time being.
Im sure the bolts should also come with thread lock on them too, minor issue and lucky car off road for the time being.
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Interesting reading this. I'm booking my car in for full polybushing very soon now so the clutch is coming soon after.
I want no hassle from this kit so Awesome need to keep on top of these minor issues or I will be showing them this thread! Lol.
Keep the feedback and info coming guys it's useful for everyone looking at buying one. Cheers!
I want no hassle from this kit so Awesome need to keep on top of these minor issues or I will be showing them this thread! Lol.
Keep the feedback and info coming guys it's useful for everyone looking at buying one. Cheers!
That sounds pretty poor for a tuning firm to be like that, especially for the pricing
yup. the one that came with the kit is one piece aluminum and the euro one is plastic and in 2 pieces. i hope its going to hold up cos thats it built back up. ill keep everyone posted on how i get on with it.
Interesting reading this. I'm booking my car in for full polybushing very soon now so the clutch is coming soon after.
I want no hassle from this kit so Awesome need to keep on top of these minor issues or I will be showing them this thread! Lol.
Keep the feedback and info coming guys it's useful for everyone looking at buying one. Cheers!
AGREED!! much appreciated fellas
Also looking into this clutch before I go with a stage 1 map but I do quite a few mies in mine.
What sort of milage have people done since having this clutch installed ?
What sort of milage have people done since having this clutch installed ?
It kind of p'd me off when speaking on the phone to them there attitude was like we will get a bolt sent when we can and not showing they are going out of their way to have this sorted asap, dont get me wrong they sounded helpful but if that was a customers car who wanted it back asap this would put a 2-3 day delay on things = unhappy customer...Lucky i have spare bolts etc.
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this is also my concern..... im doing 150 miles a week on average an i do give it some welly
Hi guys,
Loving the forum and was wondering where to make my first post...
My name is Andy for CG Motorsport... (hence the name) I'm not here to give it the heavy sell, just give some real advice out and set right a few of the untruths that are sneaking into the clutch game at the minute.
Remapping - just because you have been remapped doesn't mean you need a new clutch the VAG group cars have been blessed with decent enough clutches compared to some of the atrocities that are in other cars. However a remap does mean more power is coming through the transmission and the life of the clutch will be drastically affected by forcing a increase of power through it.
Our Figures - (TDi's)
The stage 1 - Sports kit is good for around 330lbsft of torque
The stage 3 - Paddle kit is good for 420lbsft of torque - We think this is adequate for most cars, we supply tuning companies throughout the UK and Europe and work closely with their figures which suggest around 380-400lbsft of torque is a realistic figure for a stage 3 remapping on the 1.9 TDi's.The stage 3 offers about the same lbsft in the 5, 6 and 8 paddle, with less paddles allowing a more precise but aggressive gear change with the new 8 paddle plate providing a much smoother drive.
There is also a difference between sprung and rigid drive plates. With the more common rigid plates using a SMF driving can be quite harsh, this set up is more suited to track day use. However the newer sprung version will allow for a more natural 'daily drive' feel with the options of track day use.
We are having a lot of feedback that other companies are quoting much higher figures but we like to be more conservative with our figures to enable us to give you a solid guarantee.
Some of our customers have had around 425lbsft of torque out of our kits but this can depend on a host of variables such as engine condition, driving style and the general mechanical state of the vehicle.
'SILENT' SMFs - There is really no such thing as a 'silent SMF.' As a SMF is one unit it transmits a naturally generated harmonic noise, which some people are referring to as chatter. Our SMF does reduce this volume as do other supplier's kits but to call them silent is unrealistic I just wanted to clarify this to avoid any disappoint to an customers down the line.
I hope this helps people, I will be more than happy to offer anyone free technical clutch advice before purchase. Its really important that wherever you buy a clutch from you explain how you plan to use it so we will only sell you what you need not what we make the money on. I don't want any Seat users fitting a standard clutch on a remapped car as much as I don't want someone to fit a 5 paddle kit into a car only used to drive their nan to the shops.
Loving the forum and was wondering where to make my first post...
My name is Andy for CG Motorsport... (hence the name) I'm not here to give it the heavy sell, just give some real advice out and set right a few of the untruths that are sneaking into the clutch game at the minute.
Remapping - just because you have been remapped doesn't mean you need a new clutch the VAG group cars have been blessed with decent enough clutches compared to some of the atrocities that are in other cars. However a remap does mean more power is coming through the transmission and the life of the clutch will be drastically affected by forcing a increase of power through it.
Our Figures - (TDi's)
The stage 1 - Sports kit is good for around 330lbsft of torque
The stage 3 - Paddle kit is good for 420lbsft of torque - We think this is adequate for most cars, we supply tuning companies throughout the UK and Europe and work closely with their figures which suggest around 380-400lbsft of torque is a realistic figure for a stage 3 remapping on the 1.9 TDi's.The stage 3 offers about the same lbsft in the 5, 6 and 8 paddle, with less paddles allowing a more precise but aggressive gear change with the new 8 paddle plate providing a much smoother drive.
There is also a difference between sprung and rigid drive plates. With the more common rigid plates using a SMF driving can be quite harsh, this set up is more suited to track day use. However the newer sprung version will allow for a more natural 'daily drive' feel with the options of track day use.
We are having a lot of feedback that other companies are quoting much higher figures but we like to be more conservative with our figures to enable us to give you a solid guarantee.
Some of our customers have had around 425lbsft of torque out of our kits but this can depend on a host of variables such as engine condition, driving style and the general mechanical state of the vehicle.
'SILENT' SMFs - There is really no such thing as a 'silent SMF.' As a SMF is one unit it transmits a naturally generated harmonic noise, which some people are referring to as chatter. Our SMF does reduce this volume as do other supplier's kits but to call them silent is unrealistic I just wanted to clarify this to avoid any disappoint to an customers down the line.
I hope this helps people, I will be more than happy to offer anyone free technical clutch advice before purchase. Its really important that wherever you buy a clutch from you explain how you plan to use it so we will only sell you what you need not what we make the money on. I don't want any Seat users fitting a standard clutch on a remapped car as much as I don't want someone to fit a 5 paddle kit into a car only used to drive their nan to the shops.
What would you guys say about this clutch kit by awesome, for everyday use in my LCR and heavy right foot owner now and again with some 1/4 mile sprints? I didnt want chatter and from the feedback i thought i wouldnt get any/be hardly noticeable. After reading your post im thinking otherwise.
What would you guys say about this clutch kit by awesome, for everyday use in my LCR and heavy right foot owner now and again with some 1/4 mile sprints? I didnt want chatter and from the feedback i thought i wouldnt get any/be hardly noticeable. After reading your post im thinking otherwise.
Hi, I don't want to comment on any other suppliers kits but as a rule no SMF kit is silent. They can be quiter but I've not heard one as yet that is actually silent.
The honest truth is you will probably get some harmonically transmitted noises but how they come through the car will depend on a host of variables based on your cars age and condition. As with the chatter its all a matter of opinion and taste.
What kit are you looking at buying from them and how much have you been quoted.
Andy
I've driven El's stage 2 LCR with the Awesome kit and I couldn't hear any chatter at all really if I'm honest. Was very quiet in operation and the pedal feel was similar to OEM which I really liked.
I have heard Sachs' SMF's which have been quite a bit noisier in operation.
I have heard Sachs' SMF's which have been quite a bit noisier in operation.
Hi Matt, I understand you just spoke to Linda, did you find her helpful? Let me know if you need anymore info on you clutch and let me know of any developments and prices.
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Already bought and fitted this kit from Awesome, waiting for gearbox to be sorted then the car is back on road. The flywheel bolts arrived today also.
ye she was gonna email me with some details but iv not recieved it.... could you ask her to try again please its- [email protected]
cheers
or you could give me the details....!? i wanted to know the details of the £599 kit and the £700 kit that she was reccomending to me. components, price, which would be best for my car. its a seat leon fr 1.9 tdi 150 mk1 thats been re-mapped to 185bhp and 300 lb/ft
cheers
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