Sachs performance clutch problems

[rob929]

Hi everyone.

I have got a few concerns after having a sachs performance clutch fitted along with a sachs smf, my car is running stage 2 and it killed the original clutch.

since having it fitted yesterday at a garage I trust I have found that the biting point is really high and it is quite difficult to pull away without looking like a learner driver kangarooing down the road, but even more concerning is the clutch smells burnt when doing hill starts. I aint abusing it just trying to drive normally. this clutch cost ***t loads and I don't like the thought of it frying its self.

I have spoke to the garage and they said it may need running in but I have done 150 miles on various roads and it still smells and bites to high.

any thought to whether this is normal or have I got a problem coming my way. any one with the same set up experienced any issues. cheers for help guys and girls.

 

[alias]

Are the Sachs SMFs thinner than the OE DMFs? That would explain the higher bite as the friction plate needs to travel a little further before contacting the flywheel.

As for the kangarooing, are you sure you have a driving license? I kid, it could be a different compound on the mating face to an OE clutch and requires a more assertive lift from the pedal.

I'm not familiar with the the Sachs performance stuff (I have a Sachs clutch kit and DMF, but they are OE) but just a couple of ideas for you to consider. I hope it's nothing bad though!

 

[rob929]

I have got a Australian license it can be embarrassing at times, bloody thing is like a on off switch with naff all in between. I aint sure if the flywheels are different thickness, maybe someone on here will tell me. have a good christmas

 

[alias]

There are plenty of blokes on here who can give you a more concise answer.

Happy Christmas to you too, Bruce!