"Bed-in" time on spec 3+

[Prebs]

I´ve recently fitted a spec 3+ clutch with G60 fly together with my k03s setup (a bit overkill but might go larger or BT later)

Read on different forums that the clutch need time to bed in???

The reason for asking is cos I wonder if the clutch will get less harsh after some use(abuse) as I´ve alredy manage to "stall" the engine twice at lightstops
I guess it all comes down to getting used to it as Im not using the car as a everydaycar...

Anyone with experience of spec3+ over some time use vs. newly fitted???

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[pj1985]

Iv got a stage 3 which is a paddle clutch so its quite 'on' / 'off' but I thought stage 3+ was a puck clutch which is the same as standard so should be just as easy to drive and pull away with? My stage 3 got easier after a few weeks but you also get used to it more.

 

[PhilW]

My stage 3 hasnt really got any easier, although i think i need to bleed my clutch again.

 

[Wilkeh]

Mines quite nice to be honest, really light and has a nice bite. It's the VR6 clutch with G60 flywheel. I didn't realise how light it was until I stalled it pulling off the drive when I bought it. Never stalled it since though. They defo need time to bed in thought.

 

[PhilW]

Mines quite nice to be honest, really light and has a nice bite. It's the VR6 clutch with G60 flywheel. I didn't realise how light it was until I stalled it pulling off the drive when I bought it. Never stalled it since though. They defo need time to bed in thought.

Great reply. Doesnt the thread topic give you any idea what the thread is about?

 

[Wilkeh]

I know. I was just saying :/

 

[nogutsnoglory]

lol

 

[Reuvers]

harsh phil

 

[ibizacupra]

you will need a few extra revs to pull away without judder on these clutches which you get used to

 

[GarryGti]

Yeah, there a bit of a pain to park late at night in a tight spot without reving them to hard.

 

[Prebs]

Thanks for replies lads...

I guess it all about what you get used to... havent driven the car much (only a few runs to do some logging with vag-com red. Bill I normally dont use the car during winter time cos of the salt they put on the roads over here in norway:-((( Have had a few runs thou but I guess the clutch/fly will need a small bit of time/use to settle.

I´ve not only noticed that I need some more revs when pulling off from start but also need to slip the pedal out a bit slow when changing gears up at high revs, if I slip it to fast (like I did with my old one) it gets a bit brutal when engaging, but again I guess it´s all about getting used to and a bit of wear as for now Ive only driven for about 2-3 hours with it since fitted.
Enough said, all in all I´m very pleased with it and the pedal actually feels lighter than standard does.

I´ll be looking forward to spring time and dried up roads.-))) might have to do a bit of practice on hill-starts thou))

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