big turbo = fried spec clutch

[ceedubya]

it would apear my spec clutch cannot handle 353 lb/ft

i fried it on route to elsecar at the weekend

can anyone recommend me a suitable replacement

spec = o2m 6 speed, solid ally flywheel, uprated pressure plate, 1.8t, 373bhp 353 lb/ft

i dont really want to go down the full paddle clutch on/off style

this is the kit i have broke/ slipping under full boost =

 

[DPJ]

Bummer!

Favourable things being said about Southbend Clutches.....

 

[phil_m]

What Spec clutch was you running?

 

[HTC]

Indeed, what was the spec clutch rated at? Any warranty?

Also consider clutchnet. There was a deal going on vwvortex a while back. You'll probably end up with a heavier pedal but you should be able to retain feel with the kits available.

 

[singh123]

Iv been looking into clutchs and south bend has some good reviews and good ratings

 

[barnsley]

top picture looks like a 2+ and the bottom a 3

im running a spec 3+ feels better than a 3

 

[devonmikeyboy]

I have a Spec 3+ and is very smooth around town plus handles 490lb torque no problems so far.

 

[ibizacupra]

3+ in my ibiza
tyres rip off tarmac before anything else slips

BUT
it does'nt mean I wish to deal with SPEC commercially.. I deem them too high risk given the warranty seems amost irrelevant vs costs incurred to remedy a failure

 

[Backdraft]

Im on stage 4+ now. I destroyed the stage 3+. We tend to steer people over to Helix now. There 6 paddle is very nice on the road and track. Not on/off at all.

 

[JBS Sales]

South Bend are favourable at the minute with ourselves as well as Sachs.

We are currently running a number of South Bend clutches in turbo'd R32's with no issues upto yet

Helix or Sachs are also decent quality if you can find one to fit your setup

Leigh

 

[ceedubya]

top picture looks like a 2+ and the bottom a 3

i was told it was a stage 2+

it has only covered about 2k miles since being mapped and running full boost ?

it is drivable as it is but it doesent like foot down 3 or 4 times in a row in 5th and 6th at 3500rpm, thats when it starts to slip

i dont have any warranty as it came from ebay

 

[lc_allan]

Another Spec clutch failing

 

[ceedubya]

Backdraft = We tend to steer people over to Helix now. There 6 paddle is very nice on the road and track. Not on/off at all.

JBS Sales = South Bend are favourable at the minute with ourselves as well as Sachs.

We are currently running a number of South Bend clutches in turbo'd R32's with no issues upto yet

Helix or Sachs are also decent quality if you can find one to fit your setup

Leigh

could you pm me prices and availability on the clutch plate only that you can supply, ta

 

[pj1985]

The joys of ebay!

 

[ceedubya]

The joys of ebay!

eye win some lose some

 

[phil_m]

i dont have any warranty as it came from ebay

You would have ya work cut out if ya did have one

 

[ceedubya]

You would have ya work cut out if ya did have one

so it would apear

i am happy i didnt pay the rrp, i would be very