Clutch slip on remapped PD150's.

[Jon TDI]

Fabia vRS PD130 Custom remap @ 5K - no slip.
Same remap @ 15K - slight slippage in fourth & fifth @ max boost/torque.
Same remap @ 25K - slippage in third, fourth & fifth @ max boost/torque.


An uprated clutch was on the cards ever since I had the remap done, but I didn't really need until now (two years down the line).
I've been "driving around" the clutch slip by not giving it a welly full @ 2Krpm in the higher gears. But what's the point in having all that torque & not using it!!

 

[schnipps]

2005 (55) 150 PD Leon

Revo done in September and immediate slip, Revo removed for a refund about 6 weeks later as i couldnt live with it and there was no was i was paying for a better clutch, nobody seemed to have a clue about what a better one was anyway from the garages i rang.

 

[Jamie123]

Think this ahs just put me off getting a remap tbh

 

[S3 AKR]

Lucky bugg**s!! I think the issue is more with Revo and other more aggressive remaps as they push the car upto and beyond the 300lbft limit. Having read a lot more recently, quite a lot of remaps are a little more progressive or peak at a little less power/torque.

We live and learn! I'd still go for an aggressive map tho - personal choice I s'pose even tho a little better informed now!

 

[Jamie123]

Tbh i would probably still go for the revo remap aswell but it just a big 'put off' when you hear this many people having clutch slip.

 

[S3 AKR]

Yeah, you're right but for me I'd go into it with eyes open and budget for the clutch upgrade too.

I don't know if Revo would entertain a more gentle and less peaky map for those that trust the company but are put off by the costs of a clutch swap. I just know if there's a map out there that is known to be safe (other than the clutch) and has more power, I'd opt for it every time!

Mmmmmm Greed!!!!

 

[muddyboots]

Think this ahs just put me off getting a remap tbh

If you use one of the tuners that will tweak/customize the map in case you have a problem, you should be fine.

 

[Jamie123]

Your sig says Allards plate, is that the cluth plate your are adding and does this solve the slip? How much does this come in at?

 

[Jamie123]

If you use one of the tuners that will tweak/customize the map in case you have a problem, you should be fine.

Ive looked at these maps aswell mate but you cant 'switch' these back to standard without going back to the dealer which would be a major problem for me when considering a remap

 

[S3 AKR]

The plate is just the clutch friction disk. I don't need (according to trusted advice) the pressure plate or any other upgraded components with just a remap. Allards confirmed this with my car only having covered 28k. They reckon that higher mileage cars may need an new pressure plate etc and for a straight remaped motor the OEM products are fine. They also advised to ensure that the dual mass flywheel was OK too (there's a lot of discussion on DMF's in here!).