1 Word...WOW!
This is one fantastic bit of kit!
Rated to 480lbft it is never going to slip on any of our cars no matter what we throw at it, some garages said it was a bit of overkill going for such an uprated clutch but jesus it makes such a difference.
Previously I had the organic clutch kit from Sach which was rated to 380lbft - the limit when on a hybrid TDI.
This lasted 2.5years which isnt aslong as i would have liked but it did serve well considering.
The problem I has was that my gearbox dropped gears 1 and 2 so i went off and got that refurbed, soon realising that the whole clutch system would need doing soon after. because of damage the gearbox had done.
Its got a lower biting point than the organic plate
Its suprisingly lighter than the organic
not that snatchy as most people say paddle clutches can be, just a case of getting used to it i guess
will never slip unless its well and truely dead
Im just suprised as to how much faster the car now feels, its made a world of difference!
Price may be a bit steep but of those getting a new clutch will know most places for the Sach are around 1k anyway.
I paid:
DMF and slave cylinder - £240 - Eurocarparts
Sach Sindered friction plate - £305 - Awesome GTI
Sach Uprated Pressure Plate - £286 - Awesome GTI
Fitting - £200
Didnt want to replace the pressure plate initially but it had cracks all over it from the heat off the organic had buggered it when slipping, same story crackwise with the DMF if not worse.
Overall I'd highly recommend it.
And anyone from the Preston area if they want to see how heavy it is they are more than welcome to see for themselves.
Hope this helps some people make up their minds and prevents the already stupid amout of 'which clutch should i get' topics
Great bit of kit
This is one fantastic bit of kit!
Rated to 480lbft it is never going to slip on any of our cars no matter what we throw at it, some garages said it was a bit of overkill going for such an uprated clutch but jesus it makes such a difference.
Previously I had the organic clutch kit from Sach which was rated to 380lbft - the limit when on a hybrid TDI.
This lasted 2.5years which isnt aslong as i would have liked but it did serve well considering.
The problem I has was that my gearbox dropped gears 1 and 2 so i went off and got that refurbed, soon realising that the whole clutch system would need doing soon after. because of damage the gearbox had done.
Its got a lower biting point than the organic plate
Its suprisingly lighter than the organic
not that snatchy as most people say paddle clutches can be, just a case of getting used to it i guess
will never slip unless its well and truely dead
Im just suprised as to how much faster the car now feels, its made a world of difference!
Price may be a bit steep but of those getting a new clutch will know most places for the Sach are around 1k anyway.
I paid:
DMF and slave cylinder - £240 - Eurocarparts
Sach Sindered friction plate - £305 - Awesome GTI
Sach Uprated Pressure Plate - £286 - Awesome GTI
Fitting - £200
Didnt want to replace the pressure plate initially but it had cracks all over it from the heat off the organic had buggered it when slipping, same story crackwise with the DMF if not worse.
Overall I'd highly recommend it.
And anyone from the Preston area if they want to see how heavy it is they are more than welcome to see for themselves.
Hope this helps some people make up their minds and prevents the already stupid amout of 'which clutch should i get' topics
Great bit of kit